City of Johns Creek April Newsletter

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA |April 2021

City of Johns Creek Newsletter

Free Outdoor Fitness returns this spring

Get ready to get fit! Free Outdoor Fitness returns to Newtown Park in April. The free classes are a great way to stay healthy and have fun!

Rogers Bridge Replacement project underway

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, Mayor Pro Tem Lenny Zaprowski, Council members John Bradberry, Chris Coughlin, Erin Elwood, Brian Weaver, city staff, Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, and representatives from the City of Duluth and Gwinnett County gathered for a ground breaking ceremony near the bridge in late March.

City begins Stormwater Utility Program outreach

The City of Johns Creek began analyzing a potential stormwater utility fee for all property owners. This fee would be used to operate and fund a stormwater management program.

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.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter class set for April 5

Would you know how to respond to an active shooter situation? The Johns Creek Police Department's training is designed to help you recognize and respond appropriately to an active shooter situation in order to increase the likelihood of survival.

JCPD offers Drug Take-Back event April 24

Bring your expired prescription drugs to dispose during the Johns Creek Police Department's Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, April 24.

Pitch, Hit & Run returns April 24

Pitch Hit & Run™ is a FREE, one-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14, and is the official skills competition for Major League Baseball.

'Wild About Autrey Mill' set for May 1

Wild About Autrey Mill, an annual fundraising event, will celebrate the unique natural beauty at the nature preserve.

View the April 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.

Project Spotlight

Project Spotlight: What’s the construction project near the future Cauley Creek Park?

City of Johns Creek City Engineer Erica Madsen provides an overview of the Cauley Creek Park trail, a 14-foot wide and approximately 2,500-foot long trail made of a durable rubberized material, which makes it one of the only rubberized 5K trails in the United States.

View the Project Spotlight video.

Project Progress

Project Progress: From breaking ground on bridge construction to completing work on a major intersection, the City of Johns Creek has been working on a variety of projects throughout the last several weeks.

View the Project Progress video.