City starts holiday season with the Holly Jolly Block party

We had a Holly Jolly good time starting the holiday season last week! The City’s 40-foot Christmas tree was lit with a spectacular display of colors, Santa came to visit all the good boys and girls, we played games and viewed live performances, and how about those adorable llamas!? Thanks to all who attended this holiday event!

Johns Creek passes one-time amnesty program for Stormwater Utility

The City of Johns Creek today launched a one-time 2023 Stormwater Utility Amnesty Program as a means to grant relief to residents and businesses from any penalties/late charges and interest imposed on late 2023 stormwater utility fee payments through Dec. 31, 2023.





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Donate to the City's Toys for Tots campaign

Donated toys, which will be accepted through Dec. 16, should be unwrapped, but still in their original packaging. 

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Recycle Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 6

Recycle your Christmas tree on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Home Depot parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Road. 

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City seeks vendors, sponsors for Lunar New Year celebration

Apply today to be a vendor or sponsor of the Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, Feb.10 from noon to 4 p.m. on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club.

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New art installed near Rogers Bridge inside Cauley Creek Park

Next time you visit Cauley Creek Park, check out the new art installation that has been completed near Rogers Bridge!

Artist Ilan Averbuch created “The Bridge” sculpture, which is made of steel from the original, historic Rogers Bridge structure.

Prior to its removal, pieces of the original steel pin truss bridge were preserved and repurposed as both art and history. The new bridge, a replica of the original, opened this past summer and re-established pedestrian and cycling connectivity over the Chattahoochee River between Cauley Creek Park and Rogers Bridge Park in Gwinnett County.

City seeks updated HOA/POA contact information

The City is looking to update our list of Homeowner Association (HOA) and Property Owner Association (POA) contacts in Johns Creek. We want to ensure we’re reaching as many residents as possible for public input meeting notices, zoning case information, public safety messages, and general announcements.

Share this post with your HOA and if you are an HOA board member, please complete the online form with the appropriate contact information.

What is a HAWK signal?

A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, (HAWK) also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, helps pedestrians cross the street safely by alerting drivers when to slow down, stop, and wait before proceeding through the intersection.

Watch as Johns Creek's Traffic Control Center Team demonstrates how to properly use the signal when crossing the intersection. View the video.

City Offices closed for Christmas holiday

City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 & 26 for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day observance.

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Johns Creek designated as Georgia' first 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. Watch the video.

December Health, Wellness, & Innovation Highlight

Synergies with our community and businesses are at the heart of the City’s branding and economic development efforts, which advance Johns Creek to be a premier City of health, wellness, and innovation.

Through its market analysis and planning, the City identified healthcare, bio and life-sciences as important target industries which would grow and thrive in Johns Creek. Johns Creek is an emerging hub for healthcare, life sciences and innovation. Our talent, existing industries, and pro-business climate allow for companies in these sectors to excel at a rapid pace.

Johns Creek's life sciences sector continues to attract new jobs. In 2021, the number of life sciences jobs increased to more than 4,000 employees. No longer a purely bedroom community, Johns Creek is ready for the next chapter in our story which includes a vibrant town center, an energized business community comprised of healthcare excellence, technological advancement, and thriving small businesses.

From opening new parks and amenities, to strategic economic growth and development, the City is making investments to sustain a high quality of life for all. The City’s new brand narrative aligns with the vision and plan for an exciting future.

Learn more about Health, Wellness, & Innovation.

Construction Project Progress

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

• Creekside Park Phase 1 Trail Project: Crews have completed the new sidewalk trail The project creates a trail connection from Medlock Bridge Road to the interior of Creekside Park adjacent to the Hyatt Place Hotel near City Hall within the Johns Creek Town Center. Crews also landscaped, installed a handrail on the stairs, added a crosswalk and stop bar in the roadway near the trail, and will remove and replace a light pole. A public art piece will be installed in the coming weeks. This trail connection project represents the first phase of Creekside Park construction and is expected to be completed this winter.

• Barnwell Road at Holcomb Bridge Road: Crews have completed the paving work that required the road to be closed at its intersection with Holcomb Bridge Road. While the road has reopened, crews are completing grading on the approaches of the pedestrian bridge and working on the catch basins in the median on Barnwell Road. Crews continue to work on utilities on the west side of the intersection.

• Jones Bridge Road trail & bike lane: Crews have completed the sidewalk installation and sod has been placed throughout most of the project area. Construction continues on the retaining wall on the west side of the road. Crews will overlay asphalt on the roadway in the coming weeks.

• Medlock Bridge at Johns Creek Parkway: Crews have completed bio-retention, drainage, sidewalk, curb and gutter, roadway widening and construction of a gravity wall. A new traffic signal pole and mast arm have been installed. Paving operations and reconfiguration of striping for the new traffic pattern will continue in the next couple of weeks. Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures along Medlock Bridge Road while crews finish paving and the reconfiguration of striping for the new traffic pattern.

View all construction progress updates on the city website.

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City Council Recap

During its November Meetings, the Johns Creek City Council:

• Approved an ordinance to allow one-time waiver/credit of penalties/late charge and interest for 2023 Stormwater Utility Bills through Dec. 31, 2023
• Approved a public property naming policy
• Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for ownership and maintenance of public art created from historic Rogers Bridge steel
• Approved annual renewal for employee health and other benefits
• Approved the annual renewal for employee workers compensation and insurance policies
• Tabled the Medlock Bridge – State Bridge Revitalization Plan to February meeting
• Approved the amendment to the zoning ordinance to regulate medical cannabis dispensaries
•  Approved the annual right-of-way dedication and final plat ratification for completed projects
• Appointed members to the Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Committee; and Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee
• Recognized City Manager Ed Densmore on his retirement
• Presented commendation recognizing retiring Emory Johns Creek Hospital CEO Marilyn Margolis
• Recognized Johns Creek Literary Fair Committee
• Recognized the Communications Department for MarCom Awards
• Recognized Randall Toussaint for the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce 2023 Grow Award

View the Nov. 14 Meeting Agenda Summary. 

View the Nov. 28 Meeting Agenda Summary.

City Council will meet:

• Tuesday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m. (work session)
• Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. (meeting)

View agendas & watch meetings online.