JC has bolstered eight of its bridges so firetrucks can cross them, shaving minutes off response times in emergencies -- a real difference in making people safer. Read more.
Johns Creek resident wins Beneful contest
Newtown Dog Park is getting a $500,000 facelift, thanks to Beneful, a dog food company, and a video and essay by JC resident Pat McNeely about his ideal dog park. Read more.
City Council holds the line on property taxes
The 2011 $55.2 million budget was approved without raising property taxes. Most of the money, $45.2 million, is in the general fund, which covers day-to-day services. Read more.
Jones Bridge traffic relief to start soon
Needed improvements are planned for three intersections on Jones Bridge Road, which should speed motorists' commute on the heavily traveled roadway. Read more.
What work is scheduled along your commute?
Traffic is one of the major issues facing JC commuters. Click the Road Work icon to see what's scheduled along your commute! For longer term plans and maps, read more.
National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9
The Johns Creek Fire Department urges all residents to take a few minutes to make sure their smoke alarms comply with important safety guidelines. Read more.
JCFD brings fire safety to local youth Oct. 3-9
Hundreds of preschool and elementary students are visiting the city's three fire stations throughout the week for fire safety demonstrations by Johns Creek Firefighters. Read more.
Beat the Nov. 2 rush and vote early or absentee
Residents can vote early if they want to beat the lines at polling places for the General Election on Nov. 2. Council Post 5 is the only Johns Creek race on the ballot. Read more.
Signs shouldn't be in public right of way
Yard signs are sprouting up all over the place - including in the public right of way. Please note that code enforcement will pick up illegally placed signs. Read more.
JCPD is non-profit's top fundraiser
In just its second year of participating in Special Olympics Georgia's Law Enforcement Torch Run, the JCPD raised $57,636 and is the non-profit's top fundraiser. Read more.
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.
