The state Department of Transportation has hired a consulting firm to exclusively monitor the heavily traveled road, officially Ga. 141, across multiple jurisdictions. Read more.
Movie in the Park Sept. 4: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
Pack a picnic, take a blanket, some pillows, load up the kids and head on over to Newtown Park on Sept. 4 to watch "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." The movie starts at 8:15 p.m. with pre-show activities at 6 p.m.Read more.
Arts on the Creek Sept. 4-5 offers juried art
Need something really nice for that empty space on the wall? Come to Arts on the Creek Sept. 4 and 5, and see some fine artwork from among the best artists in the area. Read more.
Fall Family Festival Sept. 11 promises fun
This year's Fall Family Festival, set for Sept. 11 at Newtown Park, features carnival games, DaveFM radio promotions, the Atlanta Thrashers' mascot, and the fastest pie-eating contest this side of the Chattahoochee. Read more.
City wants your input on gateway signs
In an effort to establish a Johns Creek sense of place, the City Council is thinking of erecting gateway signs at some key entrances so people know they have arrived in our proud city. Let us hear from you. Read more.
What work is scheduled along your commute?
Sept. 1 is the first step in a new service to provide updates on local road projects. Click the Road Work icon to see what's scheduled along your commute! Read more.
'Super CPR Saturday' is Sept. 18
In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, "Super CPR Saturday" returns Sept. 18 with free lifesaving classes for residents and business owners in how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator. Read more.
JC Citizens Police Academy starts Sept. 7
The next class of Johns Creek's Citizens Police Academy starts Sept. 7 and residents interested in participating are encouraged to sign up quickly for one of the 25 available spots. Read more.
City Council to consider budget Sept. 13
The City Council is scheduled to vote on a $55.6 million budget at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 following a public hearing. The property tax rate will remain at 4.614 mills. Read more.
Submit application for Founders Day Parade
The Founders Day Parade keeps getting bigger and better so apply early! Last year, the parade had 82 groups and 1,400 participants. The event is Dec. 4, but the deadline is Nov. 12. For more information call 678-512-3351. Application.
Add an event to our community calendar
Check out the community calendar. Do you have an event to add? We're happy to list Johns Creek events of general public interest sponsored by non-profit organizations.
Just send us this form two or more weeks in advance so people have an opportunity to see it. We will post it as soon as possible.
Labor Day Holiday observed Monday, Sept. 6
All City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day, reopening for normal business hours at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
