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Clever Tip Of The Week...

The simplest way to slice a bunch of cherry tomatoes is to sandwich them between two plastic lids and run a long knife through all of them at once! And yes, watch out for the palm of your hand!

March 6, 7:00-8:30am, Atlanta Athletic Club

The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and The Johns Creek Business Association are proud to host the 2015 State of the City Address for Johns Creek.

Join Mayor Mike Bodker and Johns Creek City Council Members as they share the latest news and developments of our beautiful town.

Cost is $5.00 which includes breakfast. Click 'Read More' for further information.

February 12, 13, 14 - 10am-4pm

Our friend's beautiful home in the gated community of St Ives Country Club is offering an estate sale next weekend. Don't miss the opportunity to purchase quality home furnishings at a great value!

The estate sale is being hosted by The Vintage Girls Estate Sales Company. Click 'Read More' to learn how to contact them by email to have your name added to the gate list for entry. Happy shopping!

February 10, 7:00pm

The public is invited to help shape and secure the future of the City of Johns Creek. Bring your neighbors and your ideas to this kick-off meeting that will help our Mayor and City Council decide the future course for Johns Creek's Central Business Planning District!

Mayor Bodker stated, "At this point, there are no bad ideas. We want to hear them all."

The meeting is at City Council chambers, 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 300. Click 'Read More' for further details. Look for Maria and me at the meeting :-)

Applications accepted Feb 16 - March 16

Johns Creek gardners can sign up for a plot in the Newtown Park Community Garden! Only 41 plots available so register soon! 

To be eligible for a spot, you'll need to join the Johns Creek Garden Association. Membership costs $10 annually.The plots are $60 each; $25 for seniors. JC residents are given first priority. Click 'Read More' for further details. Get those tulips planted!

Starting in February

Shakerag Park in Johns Creek will be upgraded when the City begins replacement of the playground with new, state-of-the-art play equipment in February. Future upgrades include a fishing pier, sidewalks, a renovated baseball field, a wildlife observation deck, new restrooms, and a handicapped accessible parking lot. Wow - great news that further advances the quality of our city!

Click 'Read More' for further details.

Spring 2015

The recently dedicated Johns Creek Memorial Walk at Newtown Park is entering into Phase II with the installation of new landscaping at the Main Entrance Plaza. Multiple enhancement projects will continue throughout 2015 aimed at turning the Veterans Memorial Walk into a "Park within Newtown Park" making the Memorial a contemplative venue to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices of our Veterans and those Men and Women still serving in our Armed Forces.............our future Veterans.

Landscaping will be the most expensive of the 5-part plan for Phase II, so fundraising is still very important for the JCVA to continue. If you’d like to help, click ‘Read More’ to access the donation link. The JCVA thanks you for your generosity and welcomes you to tour and enjoy the beautiful Memorial. They're also accepting new members in the Johns Creek Veterans Association - click here if you'd like to join!

*An additional note: Many thanks to Sammy Robinson of Memories Last Forever, Talapoosa, GA, who is graciosly replacing 1000 engraved pavers ar the Memorial that did not meet quality standards.The new pavers will be installed for each plaza in the months of Feb-April.

3rd Tuesday each month, 5-6:45pm

The city has implemented a monthly program designed as a planning and zoning resource for residents and businesses. The best part is it's offered after business hours, at City Hall, 3rd floor in the Taylor Farms Conference Room.

If you have questions about property zonings or pending permits this meeting will be a great resource that helps open up the lines of communication between residents and the City's Community Develpment Department. Click 'Read More' for further information.

Called JC Now, sign up to receive push notifications for emergency info as well as maps, articles, meetings and contact info for the city of Johns Creek.

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ALSO - how cool is this! Johns Creek has a "JC Fix It" app for mobile devices that allows all of us to report public works issues the minute we see them! Report pot holes, litter, illegal signage and more with this easy to use app!

Download it here for FREE

Johns Creek residents are welcome to attend regular city council meetings each month. Bring your ideas or concerns; the City Council does a good job of listening!