City of Johns Creek November Newsletter

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA | NOVEMBER 2023

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

Diwali Festival set for Saturday, Nov. 4

The Johns Creek Diwali Festival, presented by Macy's Technology, will feature food, performances, retail vendors, and a spectacular drone light show on Saturday, Nov. 4 on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive.

Johns Creek Designated as Georgia’s First Ever BioReady® Community

The City of Johns Creek became the first municipality in the State of Georgia to be designated as a gold level BioReady® Community. This distinctive honor was presented to Johns Creek at the 2023 Georgia Life Sciences Summit organized by Georgia Bio, a non-profit, membership-based organization that promotes the interests and growth of the life sciences industry in Georgia.

Mizuno USA Inc. breaks ground on new research & development center in Johns Creek

The City of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce jointly announced Mizuno USA Inc., a global leader in golf equipment, has officially broken ground on a new research and development testing center and tour-fit studio called The Foundry. The multimillion-dollar facility will be located at The Standard Club in Johns Creek.

The City of Johns Creek and Keep North Fulton Beautiful are hosting the Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive. This event is exclusively for residents of the City of Johns Creek.

Election Day set for Tuesday, Nov. 7

The Johns Creek Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Check your polling location.

City partners with Forsyth County for recycling pilot program

Johns Creek residents can drop off recyclables and trash at Forsyth County recycling centers.

The City has entered a 90-day pilot program with Forsyth County so Johns Creek residents have more easily accessible recycling and solid waste options.

Volunteers need to participate in the TAKE 10/ASK 10 survey

The City of Johns Creek established a cooperative working relationship with One Johns Creek (OJC), a group of community partners and individuals working together to promote strategies to prevent underaged alcohol and other substance misuse.

To achieve a better understanding of attitudes and behaviors around these important issues, OJC is conducting a community survey. Please volunteer to TAKE the 10-minute survey to help OJC with community assessment and ASK 10 friends to take it as well. All ages welcome!

As a city of Health, Wellness, and Innovation, Johns Creek seeks to assist OJC in supporting a drug-free community and promoting a thriving culture of community wellness. The survey responses will help OJC with planning and student-led activities in the community.

Take a tour of Cauley Creek Park

Have you visited Johns Creek's newest park? Cauley Creek Park opened this past summer and we're taking a look at the park's progress from construction to completion.

Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Director Erica Madsen walks you through Cauley Creek's courts, fields, trails, and other amenities.

The 203-acre property (larger than 185-acre Piedmont Park!) is located in the eastern half of the city at 7255 Bell Road, south of the intersection of McGinnis Ferry and Bell roads. The park is adjacent to the Rogers Bridge connection over the Chattahoochee River to Duluth. The opening of Cauley Creek Park effectively doubles the City's total park and green space acreage and is the latest investment toward enhancing Johns Creek as a hub for health, wellness, and innovation.

Details: Watch the video.

City Offices closed Nov. 10 for Veterans Day

City offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, Park Place) will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

View the City Calendar.

Honoring Our Veterans event set for Saturday, Nov. 11

Join us to celebrate, honor, and thank those who have served in our nation's military services on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk inside Newtown Park.

City Offices closed Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23 & 24

City offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 & 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

View the City Calendar.

View the Walking Tour of the Medlock at State Bridge Revitalization Plan

If you missed the walking tour for the Medlock Bridge at State Bridge Revitalization Plan last month, here’s an opportunity to view an on-the-ground overview of the four corners of the intersection by Community Development Director Ben Song.

The revitalization plan will establish land use, potential housing types, street network, streetscape standards, and conceptual plans with park/open space design.

View more details about the plan.

Holly Jolly Block Party set for Saturday, Dec. 2

Bring the whole family for the lighting of the City's 40-foot Christmas tree, holiday market & displays, Santa Claus, games & activities, food trucks, live llamas, and college football on TVs on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall.

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. 9 at Park Place inside Newtown Park.

Adaptive Recreation Lunch with Santa registration now open

Individuals with special needs are invited to Lunch with Santa! Join us for food, music, and fun on Saturday, Dec. 9 at noon at Park Place inside Newtown Park.

November Health, Wellness, & Innovation Highlight

The City of Johns Creek has launched an innovative way to reduce plastic waste at our events and in our parks through the production of Creekwater.

Through a partnership with Six Bridges Brewing, Creekwater is filtered, canned water. No, it’s not actually from our namesake, Johns Creek. The water is a secondary product of Six Bridges’ beer and spirit-making process that has been filtered and purified, ready for safe consumption.

As part of the Johns Creek Going Green campaign and pursuit of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Communities Certification, City staff explored which operations generated the most plastic waste and found that beverages in plastic were the highest generator of waste. Creekwater is a sustainable alternative to plastic bottled water, which is a commonly-purchased City supply.

Learn more about how Creekwater is made and additional sustainability initiatives.

Construction Project Progress

Construction Project Progress: Crews continue work on important improvements in the city.

Brumbelow Road HAWK light: The High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon project on Brumbelow Road is now complete. The project, which includes a new mast arm pole with overhead beacons, provides a safe, signalized, mid-block pedestrian crossing from the Mount Pisgah Athletic Campus to Newtown Park.

Jones Bridge Road Widening: Crews continue to install the waterline and storm drainage along Jones Bridge Road between Waters and State Bridge roads. Grading and widening operations are ongoing and most of the clearing has been completed. Tree debris will be mulched and removed and additional utility relocations will begin once all the clearing is finished.

Old Alabama Road Trail: Crews are clearing the trees for the trail along Old Alabama Road from Autrey Mill Nature Preserve to Spruill Road. Motorists should use caution when traveling the roadway while there are intermittent lane closures for tree removal. The project also includes the addition of a four-foot bike lane along the roadway and a right-turn lane for motorists turning from Spruill Road onto Old Alabama Road.

View all construction progress updates on the city website.

Stay updated by subscribing to the City's Construction Project Progress email notifications.

City Council Recap

During its October Meetings, the Johns Creek City Council:

Adopted the Comprehensive Plan five year update
Approved support for the Creekside Park grant application for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program
Approved a construction contract for Medlock Bridge Road improvements at the intersections of Skyway Drive, Abbotts Bridge Road, and Bell Road
Approved a construction contract for the renovation of the pickleball courts at Newtown Park
Approved an agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for the Buice Road bridge replacement right-of-way phase
Aligned an ordinance with federal and state law for vape-related products
Adjusted the compensation rate of the chief judge, associate judges, and public defenders of the Municipal Court
Added water efficiency code requirements to enhance efficiency and conservation
Approved a friendship memorandum of understanding with New Taipei City
Adopted the 2024 meeting calendar
Approved a rotating art display program in City facilities in partnership with the Johns Creek Arts Center
Presented a commendation to Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra founder and maestro Wayne J. Baughman
Presented the Georgia Planning Association Distinguished Planning Leader to Chip Floyd
Appointed members to the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee and Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee