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City of Johns Creek Newsletter
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November Featured Event:
Christmas Tree & Dreidel Display Lighting, Nov. 30
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The 30-foot Christmas tree and dreidel display lightings help kick off the holiday season at Newtown Park on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6-8 p.m. and will feature Santa, his reindeer, and other fun activities. Read more.
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Mayor Bodker's November message
Read Mayor Mike Bodker's November monthly message, which highlights a few of the City's recent accolades, and an update about the City's Comprehensive Plan. Read more.
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Two new synthetic turf fields open in Johns Creek
Funded by the parks bond, which was approved by voters in 2016, two new synthetic turf fields are open for play at Newtown Park. The third turf field is nearly complete at Shakerag park.
Read more.
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City approves sidewalk, pedestrian bridge installation along Brumbelow Road
The project includes the installation of a half-mile long, 10-foot wide sidewalk including a pedestrian bridge along Brumbelow Road from Mackinac Drive to Stoney Ridge Drive. Read more.
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Johns Creek Parkway & McGinnis Ferry Road turn lane project now complete
The Johns Creek Parkway & McGinnis Ferry Road turn lane project added a right turn lane from northbound Johns Creek Parkway onto eastbound McGinnis Ferry Road.
Read more.
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Medlock Bridge turn lanes extended
Turn lanes on Medlock Bridge at Hospital Parkway and Medlock Bridge Parkway were extended to allow vehicles to move out of travel lanes, improving traffic flow. Read more.
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Provide input on North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Johns Creek residents are invited to provide input on the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan (NFCTP)
through Nov. 29. Read more.
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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. Read more.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Saturday, Nov. 4
The City of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful will conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Target & Home Depot, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Read more.
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Daylight Saving Time Sunday, Nov. 5
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 5 when Daylight Saving Time ends. It's also a great time to check your smoke alarm battery and carbon monoxide detector battery, as many need replacing every six months.
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Election Day set for Tuesday, Nov. 7
The Municipal General and Special Elections will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Read more.
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City Offices closed Friday, Nov. 10
City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, Park Place, and Newtown Community Clubhouse) will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Monthly transportation public meeting to be held Thursday, Nov. 16
The City's next monthly transportation update public meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at Municipal Court / Police Department headquarters, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway. The meeting will highlight four TSPLOST projects.
Read more.
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Adaptive Recreation Bingo Night set for Friday, Nov. 17
Young adults with special needs (age 15+) are invited to Bingo Night on Friday, Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at Park Place in Newtown Park.
Read more.
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Shred your sensitive documents Saturday, Nov. 18
Free shredding of sensitive documents and recycling of cooking fats, oils and grease (FOG), fluorescent bulbs and gently-used clothes and shoes will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18.
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'Honoring Our Veterans' celebration set for Nov. 18
Join the City of Johns Creek on Saturday, Nov. 18 in honoring our veterans and their service. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Walk at Newtown Park and begins at 10 a.m.
Read more.
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City Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, Park Place, and Newtown Community Clubhouse) will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 & 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Founders Day Parade returns Saturday, Dec. 2
The
Johns Creek Founders Day Parade
is set for Saturday, Dec. 2 and will feature some favorites with the return of the Yaarab Shriners, princesses from Olivia's Dollhouse, and more. There's still time to enter your group! Read more.
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Register for Breakfast with Santa
Jolly Old St. Nick is visiting Johns Creek a little early and invites all the good girls and boys to a special Breakfast with Santa on
Saturday, Dec. 9. Read more.
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Special Needs Lunch with Santa set for Saturday, Dec. 9
Register for the Lunch with Santa, an event for children with special needs and their families on Saturday, Dec. 9 at noon.
Read more.
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City launches annual Toys for Tots campaign
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
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annual "Toys for Tots" campaign from Nov. 13 through Dec. 15.
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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.
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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
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Community Safety Day
The Johns Creek Fire and Police departments hosted Community Safety Day,
a free event which helps to heighten awareness about basic safety issues. Firefighters and police officers performed a variety of rope rescue, motorcycle, K-9 and fire extinguisher demonstrations, SWAT exercises, and various other safety demonstrations.
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Johns Creek Arts Festival
The Johns Creek Arts Festival was held on Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 21 & 22 on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club.
There were hundreds of artists, children's activities, food, and more! Thanks to all who attended!
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City Hall is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions? Call
678-512-3200 or email
[email protected]
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| CITY CALENDAR |
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Election Day
Nov. 7,
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting,
Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
(Municipal Court/Police Dept)
Zoning Public Participation Meeting
Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
(Temporary City Hall)
City Offices Closed
Nov. 10
(Veterans Day Observance)
City Council Quarterly Workshop
Nov. 13, 1 p.m.
City Council Work Session & Meeting
Nov. 13,
5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Nov. 14, 9 a.m.
(Temporary City Hall)
Public Art Board Meeting
Nov. 14, 7 p.m.
(Temporary City Hall)
Arts & Culture Board Meeting
Nov. 16, 6 p.m.
(Temporary City Hall)
Monthly Transportation Meeting
Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
(Municipal Court/Police Dept)
Board of Zoning Appeals
Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
(Municipal Court/Police Dept)
City Offices Closed
Nov. 23 & 24
Thanksgiving
Observance
City Council Work Session & Meeting
Nov. 27,
5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
(Municipal Court/Police Dept)
*Please note the meeting location of all City meetings.
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