City of Johns Creek November Newsletter

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA | NOVEMBER 2018

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

November Featured Event:

Christmas Tree & Dreidel Display Lighting set for Nov. 29

Learn about the Christmas Tree & Dreidel Display Lighting event

Mayor Bodker's November message

Read Mayor Mike Bodker's November message, which focuses on the recently approved 2018 Comprehensive Plan.

View the November message

Volunteers needed to serve on City boards & commissions

Residents interested in serving on City boards, commissions, and committees can nominate themselves for board positions.

City completes fourth year of Neighborhood Repaving

Repaving crews resurfaced 34.13 miles of streets in 30 subdivisions in 2018.

Town Hall meeting set for Nov. 1

Mayor Mike Bodker and City Council will host their next quarterly Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Municipal Court, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway.

City adopts new 2018 Comprehensive Plan

City Council adopted the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, which is an official policy document guiding the City's future growth over the next 10 years.

Sponsorship, vendor & performance opportunities now open for 2019 International Festival

The City of Johns Creek will host its second International Festival on April 27, 2019. The festival will include food, drinks, performance art, and vendors representing cultures from around the world.

Turn off, winterize irrigation systems

Turning off irrigation systems can prevent icing problems when spray freezes on sidewalks and streets .

City launches annual Toys for Tots campaign

Donated toys, which will be accepted Nov. 13 through Dec. 14, should be unwrpapped, but still in their original packaging.

JCFD holds fundraiser for Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation

Firefighters will slow-smoke the meat available in a whole Boston Butt or a full rack of ribs. The cost is $8 per pound, $30 for a whole Boston Butt, or $15 for a full rack or ribs.

Walk to School Wednesday continues this school year

Students at Dolvin, Ocee, and State Bridge Crossing elementary schools are encouraged to participate in “Walk to School Wednesday,” which takes its first step towards reducing our carbon footprint and the level of congestion on our roads.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6

Midterm elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Walk with a Doc on Nov. 10

The health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Newtown Park. The walks will continue on the second Saturday of each month.

Scout Day returns to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Nov. 10

The event, held for Cub Scouts and elementary-age Girl Scouts, will provide the opportunity to earn badges and awards.

City Offices closed for Veterans Day

City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day.

Public input meetings for Haynes Bridge Road TSPLOST project set for Nov. 13 & Nov. 14

The meetings will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Haynes Bridge Middle School, 10665 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta; and Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Park Place, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek.

'Honoring Our Veterans' event returns Nov. 17

Join us as we celebrate, honor, and thank those who have served in our nation's military services on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk inside Newtown Park.

City Offices closed for Thanksgiving

City offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Provide input on Bell Road/Medlock Bridge Road intersection project Nov. 27

The public is invited to attend an input meeting about the Bell Road/Medlock Bridge intersection project on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Municipal Court, 11445 Johns Creek Parkway.

Enter your group for the Founders Day Parade set for Dec. 1

The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 1 and will feature some favorites with the return of the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, Scout troops, neighborhood HOAs, and more!

Breakfast with Santa registration now open

Breakfast with Santa gives our special guests time with the Big Elf himself, lots of delectable goodies, music and holiday crafts. Breakfast includes two seating times, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Lunch with Santa registration now open

Lunch with Santa is a private event just for children with special needs and their families on Saturday, Dec. 8 at noon.

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 .