City of Johns Creek October Newsletter

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA | October 2020

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

Drug Take-Back event set for Oct. 24

The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) will participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kroger parking lot, 10945 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 (near the intersection of State Bridge and Jones Bridge roads).

City receives $3 million grant from Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources

Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously to accept a $3 million grant for the development of the future Cauley Creek Park through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program.

City Council approves Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

The Johns Creek City Council approved a $59 million General Fund budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2021, beginning Oct.1. The adopted budget includes $17.9 million for operational expenditures and $26.9 million for personnel expenditures.

JCPD receives prestigious CALEA Accreditation with Excellence Award

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) awarded the Johns Creek Police Department the prestigious National Accreditation with Excellence in the agency’s Law Enforcement Program. This is the fourth consecutive National Accreditation with Excellence award since the department’s inception, recognizing Johns Creek Police for continuing to meet the highest professional standards of public safety.

City extends provision for flexible outdoor operations at restaurants, retail establishments

In continuing the effort to provide businesses flexibility as establishments seek to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Johns Creek has extended the duration of the Temporary Outdoor Operations permit.

Learn tips on paying property taxes

It’s property tax season in Fulton County. Learn some helpful information on how to navigate the property tax process.

Free Outdoor Fitness continues in October

The one-hour Free Outdoor Fitness classes are offered Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. All classes are held at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater in Newtown Park.

Early voting runs Oct. 12-30

The Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections announced its list of early voting locations, including three Johns Creek locations, for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. The county will have 30 polling sites opened when Early Voting gets underway Oct. 12 – 30, 2020.

Park Place plans October programs at Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park

Check out the October edition of the Park Place Post, Johns Creek's active adult center newsletter. While Park Place is currently closed due to COVID-19, some activities and programs are planned for October in the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park.

View the Post [PDF].

Autrey Mill offers new after-school programs

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is offering two new Thursday after school drop off programs for ages 5-11: "Crafts from the Past," and "Explore with Me."

Submit your photos for JCPD's Costume Contest

Calling all ghosts and goblins! Dress in your best Halloween costumes and submit your photo to us for a chance to win the JCPD Costume Contest!

Project Progress

From park renovations to TSPLOST projects and Fire Station 64 construction, the City of Johns Creek has been working on a variety of projects throughout the last several weeks.

View the Project Progress video.

Did You Know: Don't blow/rake leaves into drains

As leaves begin to fall in your yard, please be mindful in how you get rid of them. Please do not blow or rake leaves or lawn clippings into storm drains as they can clog drains and lead to flooding. Please remember: storm drains lead to our watersheds, streams, rivers, and lakes.

City Code (Section 109-56) states: “No person shall throw, drain or otherwise discharge, cause, or allow others under its control to throw, drain, or otherwise discharge into the City of Johns Creek separate storm sewer system any pollutants or waters containing any pollutants, other than stormwater.”

Fulton County libraries open for curbside service; virtual programs available

Fulton County libraries, including Ocee and Northeast/Spruill Oaks libraries in Johns Creek, are open for curbside pickup. The libraries also offer a variety of virtual programs including online storytime for children and adults.