City of Johns Creek October Newsletter

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA | October 2019

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

Final Summer Concert:

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to perform Oct. 5

Join us for the final Summer Concert of the season as the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater this Saturday!

Learn more about our final Summer Concert!

City of Johns Creek adopts Fiscal Year 2020 Budget

The Johns Creek City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget, providing the revenues and spending plan to continue the high-level, high-quality services desired by the community.

Johns Creek seeks nominations for Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee

Applications for the open seat on the Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee will be accepted through the close of business on Thursday, Oct. 24. Apply today!

Johns Creek receives Distinguished Budget Award

The City of Johns Creek received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the city’s 2019 Annual Operating and Capital Budget book.

Johns Creek Police unveil four vehicles decorated in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Johns Creek Police Department unveiled four police vehicles decorated in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor those affected.

Free Outdoor Fitness continues in October

Free Outdoor Fitness at Newtown Park continues this October! These free fitness classes are a great way to stay healthy and have fun! Classes end in October and will resume spring 2020.

Clubhouse Fitness registration now open

The November-December session features the new class, Yin & Restore Yoga, as well as favorites like Zumba dance fitness, HIIT circuit training, 20/20/20 cardio & resistance training, and movement yoga.

Walk with a Doc on Saturday, Oct. 12

Join us for the Walk with a Doc program, which features a different health topic and the opportunity for walks to ask one-on-one questions with participating physicians.

Johns Creek Arts Festival returns Oct. 19 & 20

More than 130 artists will exhibit paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art, and more at the annual Johns Creek Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club.

JCPD's Trunk or Treat returns Oct. 23

Join the Johns Creek Police Department for its annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6-8 p.m.

Provide input on potential Old Alabama Road intersection projects Oct. 24

The community is invited to attend a public input meeting about four potential projects along Old Alabama Road. Plan to attend on Thursday, Oct. 24. at 6 p.m. at Park Place (inside Newtown Park).

Take Back Drugs event set for Oct. 26

Dispose of your prescription drugs in a safe and convenient way by dropping them at the Johns Creek Police Department's Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Kroger parking lot, 10945 State Bridge Road.

Fall Family Festival & Community Safety Day set for Oct. 26

The Fall Family Festival is now combined with Community Safety Day. This free event, packed full of games, activities, and demonstrations, is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newtown Park.

Autrey Mill offers Spooky Mill Oct. 25-26; Jr. Spooky Mill Oct. 27

Spooky Mill, a Halloween-themed, family-fun evening event designed to spook and delight, returns Oct. 25-26 at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. For younger children, Junior Spooky Mill is set Oct. 27.

Founders Day Parade application now available

Enter your neighborhood group, civic organization or business in the annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade/Kickoff to the 2019 North Fulton Holiday Season scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7.