City of Johns Creek May Newsletter

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA |May 2021

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

City starts seventh year of Neighborhood Repaving

This spring, the Johns Creek Public Works Department will launch its seventh year of repaving the city’s neighborhood streets. Crews are slated to pave eleven neighborhoods this year.

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Free Outdoor Fitness continues in May

Stretch and tone your muscles at our Free Outdoor Fitness classes held at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park.

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Outdoor Burn Ban runs May 1 - Sept. 30

A state-mandated burn ban on all outdoor burning is in effect from May 1 through Sept. 30.

Fulton County Libraries to reopen May 4

The Fulton County Library System's phased reopening plan calls for limited in-branch services like browsing shelves, printing and computer use, twice per week, allowing for one hour visits per patron, per day.

Local businesses invited to complete online survey, public input meeting set for May 12

As a way of better understanding the needs and challenges facing the Johns Creek business community, the City of Johns Creek invites all business owners and operators to complete the 2021 online survey.

Save the date: Summer Concert series returns June 4

7 Sharp 9, an Atlanta-based cover band of pop, rock, country, and dance will take the stage at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater on Friday, June 4 as the city's Summer Concert Series returns to Newtown Park.

Watch 'Onward' at Movies at Newtown June 11

Watch the Disney hit, "Onward" (PG) as Movies at Newtown Park returns Friday, June 11.

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Johns Creek partners with St. Vincent de Paul, North Fulton Community Charities for JC CARES Vulnerable Populations Grants

The City of Johns Creek has partnered with St. Vincent de Paul Georgia and North Fulton Community Charities for the JC CARES Vulnerable Populations Grant Program. The program aims to help Johns Creek residents with overdue rent and mortgage payments, utility assistance, food assistance, or other unforeseen financial/ emergency needs directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

K9 sworn in as newest JCPD officer

Welcome to the Johns Creek Police Department’s (JCPD) newest K9 officer, Pandora! The Hanover Hound was sworn in by Mayor Mike Bodker as the newest JCPD officer with her handler, Corporal Robert Lemke, during a City Council meeting last month. Pandora is a dedicated K9 that can track hours and day-old scents and will assist the JCPD in locating missing individuals and suspects.

View the May edition of the Park Place Post

Park Place is thrilled to be slowly reopening its doors for a few programs! Pre-registration will be required for events and programs. Available spots per event will be limited and social distancing will be observed.

View the Park Place Post.

City Offices closed for Memorial Day

City Offices, including City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

View the city calendar.

Project Spotlight

Project Spotlight: What's the construction project along Buice Road? City of Johns Creek Transportation Engineer Matthew Simpson talks about the 8 to 10-foot trail project on the south side of Buice Road.

View the Project Spotlight video.

Project Progress

Project Progress: From breaking ground on trail construction to completing renovations on the Newtown Dream Dog Park, the City of Johns Creek has been working on a variety of projects throughout the last several weeks.

View the Project Progress video.