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. 

A Message from the Mayor of Johns Creek

Happy New Year! I hope you have been enjoying the holidays. As we conclude this second year of this city council’s term, I am once again proud of our work towards our strategic goals in 2023.

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Speed limit changes on Medlock Bridge Road/State Route 141

After conducting a speed study and reviewing the results, GDOT officially approved lowering the posted speed limit to 45 mph on Medlock Bridge Road/State Route 141 from the State Bridge Road intersection up to the McGinnis Ferry Road intersection. 



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2023 City Council Year in Review

As we head into 2024, let's take a look at City Council's 2023 Strategic Priorities and get a glimpse into what we accomplished this past year! 

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Renew your Johns Creek business tax certificate

As of Jan. 1, 2024, Johns Creek business owners can begin to renew business occupation tax certificates for the 2024 calendar year.

You can renew your business tax application online using the the City's Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal. The 2024 Business Tax renewals will not be mailed this year.

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City Offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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City seeks vendors, sponsors for Lunar New Year celebration

Be a part of the exciting Lunar New Year Celebration! 

We’re accepting food vendor and sponsor applications for the City of Johns Creek Lunar New Year Celebration set for Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club.

Presented by Dezhu US, the City of Johns Creek’s Lunar New Year celebration is a family-friendly event that embraces cultural diversity in our community with a Taste of Asia and performances. Commonly known as the Spring Festival in East Asia, Lunar New Year commemorates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.

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Project Complete: Haynes Bridge Road at Old Alabama Road intersection improvements

City staff marked the Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road intersection improvement project’s completion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The project, which included the addition of dedicated turn lanes, assists in reducing congestion and allow more turning traffic to move through the intersection. The project also improved pedestrian connectivity along the corridor.

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.

2023 Health, Wellness, & Innovation Highlights through Economic Development

Our Johns Creek economic development initiatives and business community continued to thrive in 2023, where innovation fostered growth in the life science industry in the City.

Some notable achievements in 2023 include:

• Johns Creek named the #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. (Livability.com)
• Johns Creek is the winner of the Golden Helix Award for the 2023 Economic Development Life Sciences Deal of the Year (Boston Scientific)
• Johns Creek was designated as the state’s first BioReady Community, which means the City is uniquely capable to meet the needs of companies seeking redevelopment, renovation, or new construction of biotech laboratory and manufacturing facilities (Georgia Bio)
• Boston Scientific, a leading manufacturer of medical devices, broke ground for construction of its $65 million research and development facility in the Johns Creek Town Center area

Johns Creek continues to shine as a leader in health, wellness, and innovation and this year’s achievements further enhance our community’s quality of life and thriving business ecosystem.

Stay tuned for exciting project updates in 2024!

Construction Project Progress

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

• Old Alabama Road Trail: Crews have completed clearing and continue to work on the sidewalk installation. Sidewalk pouring continued through the month of December, and should be completed in early January, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution in the project area.

• Medlock Bridge Road intersection improvements (Skyway Drive to Bell Road): Crews continue utility relocation and saw-cutting the existing roadway on northbound Medlock Bridge Road to prepare for the storm drain installation. Crews worked on the road widening for the southbound third lane on Medlock Bridge Road at and south of its intersection with Skyway Drive.

• Jones Bridge Road Widening (Waters Road to State Bridge Road): Crews continue installing storm drain lines near the Jones Bridge Road and Buice Road intersection and are working on constructing retaining walls. Curb and gutter construction has begun along portions of the roadway.

• Taylor Road Pedestrian Lights: In an effort to expand pedestrian visibility and safety, the City has installed nine new street lights along Taylor Road from Anclote Drive to Starfire Lane. The corridor has a high volume of pedestrian traffic due to the proximity of several subdivisions and Chattahoochee High School.

View all construction progress updates on the city website.

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City Council Recap

During its December meeting, the Johns Creek City Council:

• Amended the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Amended the City Code to incorporate water efficiency code regulations required by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
• Awarded the Cauley Creek Park and Shakerag Park youth sport provider facility usage agreements to Newtown Recreation Association
• Awarded the construction contract for Parsons Road shoulder improvements
• Amended the engineering contract for Nesbit Ferry corridor improvements
• Renewed facility usage agreements for park athletic associations
• Renewed the "Parks without Borders" memorandum with Alpharetta
• Authorized the purchase environmental mitigation credits for Creekside Park
• Recognized Diwali Celebration volunteers
• Recognized Holly Jolly Block Party event volunteers
• Recognized the Public Works Department for the 2023 Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality Awards
• Amended the City Code to codify protections and standards for trees on public property to comply with the Arbor Foundations' Tree City USA Program
• Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for Animal Control Services

View the Dec. 12 Meeting Agenda Summary. 

City Council will meet:

• Tuesday, Jan. 2, 5 p.m. (work session)
• Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. (meeting)
• Monday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. (work session)
• Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. (meeting)

View agendas & watch meetings online.