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City
Newsletter
May 2024
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Summer Concert Series returns May 3 | Interstellar Echoes, a Pink Floyd Tribute Band, takes the stage on Friday, May 3, at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park. | |
International Festival set for Saturday, May 4 | |
Enjoy food, shopping, and performances from around the world on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the field across from the Atlanta Athletic Club.
View festival details.
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T0uch-A-Truck set for Saturday, May 18 | |
The annual event features construction equipment and fun activities for the whole family on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at City Hall.
View Touch-A-Truck details.
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City receives award for its DRIVE program
City Council recognized the City's Driver Risk Intervention & Vehicle Education (DRIVE) online teen safe driving program, which received the 2024 Georgia City-County Management Association Community Program Award.
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Sign up for summer sports, camps, activities in Johns Creek parks
There are a variety of fun youth sports, camps, and activities scheduled this summer at our parks including Cauley Creek, Newtown, and Shakerag.
Read more.
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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Concert: 'Celebrating the Maestro' set for Saturday, May 4
Celebrate Maestro J. Wayne Baughman’s impact on the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) and the Johns Creek community, highlighting some of the greatest moments in JCSO history.
Read more.
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Adaptive Recreation Bingo Night set for Friday, May 17
Individuals with special needs and their families are invited to play fun games of bingo. Participants will receive prizes!
Register today.
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City Offices closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day
City Offices (City Hall, Municipal Court, and Park Place) will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
View the City Calendar.
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City hosts building permit workshop May 30
The City of Johns Creek Building Division will host a free working, “Building Permits: What Homeowners Need to Know,” on Thursday, May 30, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive.
Read more.
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Register for Bulky Recycling Day set for Saturday, June 15
The event is for Johns Creek residents only and requires pre-event registration. Attendees must provide a valid photo ID that displays your address.
Register today.
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Vendor, performance applications open for Juneteenth Celebration
Apply today to be a vendor or performer at the City’s Juneteenth Celebration set for Saturday, June 15 at Newtown Park!
Register today.
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Register for the Teen Car Care Class
This hands-on car care workshop will teach teens ages 15-18 the essentials of maintaining a car.
Register today.
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Construction Project Progress | |
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Old Alabama Trail & Bike Lane
City staff marked the Old Alabama Road Trail & Bike Lane project's completion with a ribbon cutting ceremony in April.
The project included a trail along Old Alabama Road from Autrey Mill Road to Spruill Road. It also included the addition of a four-foot bike lane along the roadway and a right-turn lane for motorists turning from Spruill Road onto Old Alabama Road.
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Barnwell Road at Holcomb Bridge Road
The Barnwell Road at Holcomb Bridge Road intersection improvement project is now complete! City staff marked the project’s completion in April.
The project included the addition of turn lanes, and the reshaping and regrading of the intersection to help traffic flow. It enhances pedestrian connectivity with the new pedestrian bridge along Barnwell Road, and new sidewalk and designated crosswalk areas at the intersection.
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Jones Bridge Road Widening (Waters Road to State Bridge Road)
Crews continue construction of the retaining walls and concrete has been poured for sidewalk in several areas along the project route. All Sawnee EMC utilities have been relocated from Waters Road to Buice Road, and additional utility providers have started their relocations. Additional storm drain lines will be installed and curb, gutter, and sections of sidewalk will continue to be poured along the project route.
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Buice Road Sidewalk
The underground storm water system has been installed. Crews are forming and pouring new curb and gutter as well as pouring some of the new sidewalk near the Doublegate neighborhood entrance.
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Summer Concert: Interstellar Echoes (Pink Floyd Tribute)
Friday, May 3, 6 p.m.
Newtown Park
Johns Creek International Festival
Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fields across from Atlanta Athletic Club
City Council Work Session
Monday, May 6, 5 p.m.
City Hall
City Council Meeting
Monday, May 6, 7 p.m.
City Hall
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
City Hall
Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.
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Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Committee
Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall
Adaptive Recreation Bingo Night
Friday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Park Place at Newtown Park
Touch-A-Truck
Friday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
City Hall
Board of Zoning Appeals
Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m.
City Hall
City Council Work Session
Monday, May 28, 5 p.m.
City Hall
City Council Meeting
Monday, May 28, 7 p.m.
City Hall
City Offices Closed
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day
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May Health, Wellness, & Innovation Highlight
Free Outdoor Fitness classes offered in Cauley Creek, Newtown parks
Classes include yoga, bar-less barre, Fitness 108, Jazzercise, and Zumba.
Free Outdoor Fitness is one way Johns Creek offers ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle as the city enhances its position as a leader in health, wellness, and innovation.
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City of Johns Creek, Georgia
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
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