December News from City of Johns Creek

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

December Featured Event:

Johns Creek Founders Day Parade, Saturday, Dec. 2

The City's 11th annual Founders Day Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. along State Bridge Road. Motorists are advised to review the planned road closures for the parade. Read more.

Mayor Bodker's December message

Read Mayor Mike Bodker's December monthly message, which highlights the City's upcoming International Festival this spring. Read more.

Johns Creek ranks #1 Safest City in GA, #35 in nation

Johns Creek is ranked the #1 Safest City in Georgia and #35 in the nation for cities with populations greater than 50,000, according to SafeHome.org . View the ranking.

Motorists advised to limit use of Barnwell Rd during construction

Construction of the Reuse Irrigation Main Line along Barnwell Road is underway through the end of the year. Read more.

SR 120/Kimball Bridge Road widening construction begins

The 1.25-mile project will widen Kimball Bridge Road from two to four lanes and also includes adding some turn lanes, beautification, and pedestrian trails. Read more.

Shakerag Park's synthetic turf field opens for play

The City's third synthetic turf field opened and is now ready for play. Read more.

City approves Parsons Road sidewalks

City Council approved five sidewalk segments along an elementary school walking route and near several religious institutions. Read more.

City looks to build on positive 2017 Community Survey results

The Community Survey was designed to ascertain the opinions of Johns Creek residents on a number of issues related to city management and services, quality of life in the city, public trust, and policies. Read more.

City approves funding for concept, design phase for new road in Tech Park

The new road in Technology Park would run from Bell Road to Johns Creek Parkway. Read more.

#CompleteTheMap: Residents can participate in street sign location project

The City of Johns Creek is looking to capture street locations and types on local neighborhood street - and we need your help. Read more or view the video.

Runoff Election set for Tuesday, Dec. 5

The Special Runoff Election for Johns Creek City Council Post 3 will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Ocee Park baseball registration open through Dec. 14

Registration for Ocee Park spring youth baseball runs through Thursday, Dec. 14. Read more.

Donate to Toys for Tots campaign through Dec. 15

This holiday season, bring a smile and a message of hope to a less-fortunate child's face by donating a new toy to the City of Johns Creek's 11 ^th annual "Toys for Tots" campaign through Dec. 15. Read more .

City Offices closed Friday, Dec. 22 & Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, Park Place, and Newtown Community Clubhouse) will be closed Friday, Dec. 22 in observance of Christmas Eve and Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

Register for January-February Clubhouse Fitness classes

Kick-off the New Year by registering for one of our Clubhouse Fitness Classes held in Newtown Park.

Save the Date: New International Festival coming to Johns Creek on April 18, 2018

The City of Johns Creek will host its first international festival next spring, April 21, 2018. The festival will include food, drinks, performance art, and vendors representing cultures from around the world. Learn how you can participate as a sponsor, vendor, or performer: Read more.

City receives Gold MarCom Award for The Wall That Heals video

Johns Creek received a 2017 MarCom Award for its recap video of The Wall That Heals exhibition, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that visited the City last spring. Read more or view the video.

Register for Park Place programs, activities

It's a great time to try something new at Park Place at Newtown School. Registration for activities and programs at the active adult center is currently underway. Read more.

Johns Creek City Hall moved to temporary space

City Hall moved to its temporary space at 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190, while renovations are made to the new, permanent City Hall building at 11360 Lakefield Drive. Read more about the move .

Recent Event Videos

Honoring Our Veterans celebration

Patriotic songs, moments of silence, and tributes to service men and women culminated in a celebration of veterans at last weekend's "Honoring Our Veterans" event at the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk inside Newtown Park.

Mayor Mike Bodker, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Broadbent, Councilmembers Lenny Zaprowski and Chris Coughlin, Fulton County Commission Vice Chair Liza Haussmann, and Rep. Karen Handel attended the ceremony that featured performances by the Mount Pisgah Christian School chorus.

The event also featured the swearing-in of new Johns Creek Veterans Association board members. Thanks to all veterans for your service!