City

June 2024

Juneteenth Celebration set for Saturday, June 15

Celebrate and recognize the day when freedom from slavery reverberated throughout the United States of America. Join our community for a Juneteenth celebration at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park!

View Juneteenth Celebration details

Summer Concert Series featuring Chuck Martin and Leah Belle Faser, set for Friday, June 7

Grab a bite to eat from food trucks, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the concert at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park.

View concert details.

Movies at Newtown Park set for Friday, June 21

Watch "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem" at Newtown Park.

View movie details.

Cast your vote for Newtown Dog Park

The dog park has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice 2024 Best Dog Park! Vote once per day until the polls close on Monday, June 24 at noon.

Vote today for the Newtown Dog Park

Mayor's Art Competition winners announced

City Council recognized the winners at its meeting May 6 meeting.

View winning entries.

Free Outdoor Fitness classes continue in June

Classes are held at Newtown Park and Cauley Creek Park.

Register for pickleball lessons

Multi-week sessions of pickleball group lessons will be held at Newtown Park and Cauley Creek Park.

City stripes fields for football

In April, the City completed work on the large fields at Cauley Creek and Shakerag parks to install temporary football field striping. The football field striping coincided with the free football training sessions which occurred at the parks from late April to mid-May.

The City works with partners and area sports organizations to offer a variety of enriching recreational programs for all ages and abilities. Visit the City website to sign up for a program, join a team, or participate in an activity!

Council approves 2024 neighborhood, main roads repaving program

Beginning this month, the Johns Creek Public Works Department launches its 10th year of repaving the City’s neighborhood streets.

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.

Johns Creek welcomes new Economic Development Director

The City of Johns Creek hired Kim Allonce to serve as Economic Development Director, responsible for overseeing the City's economic development activities, including business retention, entrepreneurship, and community placemaking.

Construction Project Progress

Medlock Bridge Road improvements with Bell Road, Abbotts Bridge Road, and Skyway Drive

Crews reconfigured traffic signals at Abbotts Bridge Road and Skyway Drive. Permanent signage installation is underway. Temporary striping will be installed and the third lane traffic section signals are operational.

Autrey Mil Nature Preserve hiking trail

Crews have cut in all of the natural surface hiking trails, and have completed two of the four foot bridges. Two small boardwalks will be competed in the next few weeks and trail signage will be installed in June.

Sargent Road at Ashwick Place roundabout

Silt fence and construction signs have been installed around the project area, and utility crews have begun relocation activities. Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures while utilities are being relocated. Please use caution in the area. Construction of the roundabout will begin this summer.

Buice Road Sidewalk

All underground drainage has been completed and the sidewalk and catch basin concrete was poured. Crews are finishing final grading, installing sod, and completing a small portion of asphalt paving.

Council Meeting Recap

At its April meeting, City Council:

Announced Kimberly Greer as Mayor Bradberry's nomination for the City Manager position
Introduced Kim Allonce, the City's new Economic Development Director
Approved the submittal of the Buice Road Trail Project for Local Maintenance Improvement Grant funds
Authorized agreement with Sawnee EMC to attach traffic fiber infrastructure to utility poles
Recognized Mayor's Art Competition winners
Presented Life Saving Awards to three Johns Creek Police officers
Approved an ordinance amending the zoning map for 5825 Abbotts Bridge Road to allow for a single-family detached residential subdivision
Adopted the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Approved a resolution regarding the acquisition of a portion of 11555 Medlock Bridge Road for Creekside Park
Amended the FY2024 Budget for the Chattahoochee Greenway and Abbotts Bridge Road projects
Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for various transportation projects
Approved a construction contract and task order for the Town Center Stream Restoration and Trail project
Approved an amendment to the memorandum of understanding with Forsyth (JCAF) Narcotics Task Force
Approved a contract for janitorial services
Approved a construction contact and task order for Rogers Bridge and Bell Road trails
Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County and accepted funds for water and sewer relocations for Rogers Bridge and Bell Road trails
Remanded the public hearing and consideration of RZ-24-0002 (6350 Hospital Parkway) from Mix Used District to Townhome Residential District to the Sept. 10 Planning Commission meeting

Cars for Causes benefits local non-profit organizations

Hot rods, muscle cars, and sports cars lined the parking lot of City Hall for the Rotary Club of Johns Creek - North Fulton's Cars for Causes car show last Saturday.

The annual event benefits various Johns Creek-based non-profit organizations, such as Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek Arts Center, and the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. Thanks to all who attended!

Event & Meeting Calendar

Planning Commission Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m.

City Hall

Zoning Public Participation Meeting

Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m.

City Hall

Summer Concert: Chuck Martin and the Line Up

Friday, June 7, 6 p.m.

Newtown Park

Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Committee

Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.

City Hall

Bulky Recycling Day

Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

City Hall

Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 15, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Newtown Park

City Council Work Session

Monday, June 17, 5 p.m.

City Hall

City Council Meeting

Monday, June 17, 7 p.m.

City Hall

Board of Zoning Appeals

Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m.

City Hall

Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee

Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.

Movies at the Park

Friday, June 21, 7 p.m.

Newtown Park

June Health, Wellness, & Innovation Highlight

Johns Creek represented at 2024 BIO International Convention

In June, City of Johns Creek Economic Development Director Kim Allonce is attending the 2024 BIO International Convention, an annual event which gathers the world's top companies and innovators in the fields of biotechnology and life sciences.

The City’s presence at the conference, which is being held in San Diego, CA, helps enhance Johns Creek’s position as a hub for health, wellness, and innovation. Johns Creek is home to more than 700 healthcare and life sciences companies and the conference was an opportunity to showcase the variety innovative ongoing projects and new opportunities that the city has to offer.