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Various portions of State Bridge Road from Morton Road to Kimball Bridge Road will be closed between 8 a.m. and noon for the City of Johns Creek Founders Day Parade Saturday, Dec. 5.


Parade planners are staggering closure times along the 1.3-mile route to minimize the impact to area residences and businesses.

The closures along State Bridge are as follows:

East Morton to West Morton, 8 a.m.-noon

West Morton to Jones Bridge Road, 9 a.m.-noon

Intersection with Jones Bridge Road (both northbound and southbound lanes), 9:45 a.m.-noon

Jones Bridge Road to Kimball Bridge Road, 9:45 a.m.-noon

Morton to Medlock Crossing Parkway, 9:45 a.m.-noon

Closures include all side streets accessing State Bridge Road.


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Labels: city of johns creek, founders day parade, Johns Creek, Traffic

This Fourth of July, Johns Creek Police will set up sobriety check points in various locations across the City, joining other law enforcement agencies in both state and national impaired driving enforcement initiatives.

The check points will be in effect before, during and after the holiday at undisclosed times and places. This is to discourage drivers from drinking and driving.

The goal of the enhanced enforcement of DUI laws is to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents in the City.

Officers will use the Department's new portable intoxilyzer trailer, which contains an Intoxilyzer 5000 non-invasive breath alcohol testing machine. The JCPD is one of a few law enforcement agencies in Georgia to have the state-of-the art trailer

Labels: 4th of july, city of johns creek, sobriety checkpoints

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 1:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Location: Jones Bridge Park (map)

Category: Community Events

Description:
The Georgia Dept of Natural Resources, Gwinnett Co. Parks & Recreation, the Kiwanis of Johns Creek, Tailwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Rainbow Ranch, and several of our partners are hosting a FREE Kids Fishing Event!

Bring rod and reel if you have them, if not, we’ll have some loaners. Bait is provided or feel free to bring your own. Fishing demonstrations and volunteers are available to assist baiting hooks and removing fish.

Fishing license not required for children 16 and under.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and kids need have no experience!

Life jackets are recommended.

Email: info@johnscreekkiwanis.org

More Info: http://www.johnscreekkiwanis.org

Location Details

Jones Bridge Park
4901 E Jones Bridge Road
Norcross GA 30092 US

Labels: city of johns creek, free kids fishing event, Georgia, georgia department of natural resources, Gwinnett COunty, jones bridge park, norcross

The eastbound lanes of Hospital Parkway will be closed for road repairs starting May 27 from 9 am to 4 pm daily. Work is expected to last about a week.

The closure begins east of Emory Johns Creek Hospital and extends to the City Hall access road. Traffic entering the hospital will not be affected but exiting eastbound traffic (right turn) will be detoured onto McGinnis Ferry Road.

Labels: city of johns creek, eastbound lane closures, hospital parkway, may 27

It’s not even 3 years old, but Johns Creek has been ranked the wealthiest city in Georgia and the 95th wealthiest city in the nation.

Using census data, the company Bizjournals compared income level, home size and value, number of cars owned, education and other factors to rank Georgia cities.

Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said he was proud but not surprised by the ranking for the bedroom community of about 70,000 people. “It’s a nice acknowledgement of the great things we’ve got going in Johns Creek,” he said Monday.

The median household income in Johns Creek is $108,416 and the average home price is $335,900. Bizjournals said almost 40 percent of the homes have nine or more rooms and

5 percent of the city’s households have four or more cars.

Arlington, Va., was ranked the wealthiest city in the nation and Brownsville, Texas, the poorest.

Labels: city of johns creek, Georgia, wealthiest city

Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a Community Health Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Hospital's campus.

The festival is an expansion of the health fair programs the hospital has offered in the area since 2006, even before it opened in February of 2007.

"We are so proud to host a community-wide event that incorporates free screenings with participation from so many community organizations," said Beverly Miller, director of Community Relations for the bospital.

Banks and Shane will perform for the crowd, there will be plenty of activities for children (including face painting, tattoos and a bouncy house) in addition to the many screenings that will be offered.

Physicians, including primary care, specialists and surgeons will be on hand to provide free screenings and information, including: vision, glucose, BMI Measurement, blood pressure, ABI (Ankle Brachial Index), asthma screening, oxygen level, skin cancer screening, pulmonary function tests, foot screenings, free AHA Friends & Family CPR Class

Talk with physicians and get information about urology, allergies, colon health, joint replacement, Bariatric surgery, OB/GYN topics, cardiac health, medication interactions, mammogram information and scheduling, UFE information.

In addition to the wide range of health related topics, many community organizations will participate, including: Johns Creek Fire Department, Johns Creek Police Department – K9 Unit Demonstrations, LifeSouth Blood Drive, Rural Metro Ambulance, Johns Creek Women's Society, Boy Scout Troop 3143, face painting, tattoos, graffiti and spin art for children.

For more information, please visit emoryjohnscreek.com

Labels: city of johns creek, community health festival, emory johns creek hospital, free screenings, Georgia, health festival, may 16

What would spring be without Newtown Park's annual Spring Egg Hunt! It's free and open to children, ages 1-10.

Thousands of filled eggs will be "hidden" on the Park's main soccer field at 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 (directly across the street from Johns Creek Fire Station #3).

The Hunt begins promptly at 11 am, but pre-Hunt activities (face painting, moonwalk) start at 10 am, including having your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

During the Hunt, there will be separate areas designated for different age groups and special prize eggs will be hidden in each age group area. Parents/adults must remain out of the hunt area, except for the younger age groups.

Please bring your own basket to collect your eggs. Contact Johns Creek Recreation & Parks at 678-512-3200 for more information.

Labels: childrens easter egg hunt, city of johns creek, newton park

Newtown Park's annual Spring Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 4, free and open to children ages 1-10.

Thousands of filled eggs will be "hidden" on the Park's main soccer field at 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek (directly across the street from Johns Creek Fire Station No. 3).

The Hunt begins promptly at 11 a.m., but pre-hunt activities (face painting, moonwalk) start at 10 a.m., including having your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

During the Hunt, there will be separate areas designated for different age groups and special prize eggs will be hidden in each age group area. Parents/adults must remain out of the hunt area, except for the younger age groups.

Please bring your own basket to collect your eggs. Contact Johns Creek Recreation & Parks at 678-512-3200 for more information.

Labels: april 4, childrens easter egg hunt, city of johns creek, newton park

Throughout the year, Northside Hospital offers mammogram screenings and breast health education through ScreenAtlanta, Northside's mobile mammography van, at Kroger stores across North Atlanta.

Participants must meet American Cancer Society and Northside Hospital screening guidelines to qualify and appointments are required. Insurance can be filed. For more information, to schedule an appointment or for additional locations, call ScreenAtlanta at 404-851-6070.

Upcoming dates and locations include:

Alpharetta

Kroger, Hwy 9

at Windward Pkwy

April 7, May 12

Kroger, 5665 Ga. Hwy 9

at Frances Rd.

April 16

Kroger, 10945

State Bridge Rd

April 27

Kroger, 12460 Crabapple Rd

May 8

Cumming

Kroger, 540 Lakeland Plaza

April 1, May 4

Kroger, 2655 Freedom

Pkwy at Hwy 306

April 6, May 14

Kroger, 2325 Bethelview Rd at Hwy 20

April 10, May 26

Kroger, 1595 Peachtree Pkwy at Sharon Rd.

April 24

Labels: Alpharetta, american cancer society, city of johns creek, mammogram screenings, north atlanta, northside hospital, screenatlanta

Construction on the Johns Creek Greenway – a continuous network of trails throughout the City – is scheduled to begin Monday, March 23.

A groundbreaking ceremony for Segment 1 of the Greenway (along Medlock Bridge Road from Old Alabama Road to Findley Road) is scheduled for 2:30 pm that afternoon at the start of Segment 1 on the grounds of Perimeter Church.

Mayor Mike Bodker and City Council members will join Fulton County Commissioner Lynne Riley, community members of the Fulton County Johns Creek Greenway Master Plan Technical Advisory Committee and representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation, Fulton County Public Works, TSD Engineers, Inc., American Contractor, Inc. and Johns Creek Public Works to launch this important phase of the six-year long project.

Greenway discussions began in 2002 with volunteer citizens on the former Johns Creek Greenway Technical Advisory Committee, initiated by the late Fulton County Commissioner Bob Fulton. In November 2008, the City adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which includes details of the future network of trails and sidewalks in the City.

The Segment 1 project will connect existing walkways, which have been built by local developers and entities, such as Perimeter Church, as part of a public/private approach to overall development of the Greenway.

Anna Shmukler of TSD Engineers designed the Greenway, American Contractor serves as the contractor and the Georgia Department of Transportation will manage the project.

The Greenway Project is funded through Federal Highway Administration funding of 80% of project cost. Johns Creek provides the matching 20% through local tax dollars for the construction phase. The total project costs are $2.4M.

Future plans call for the Johns Creek Greenway to connect all current and future City parks, trails in the National Park Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and greenways and parks of adjacent jurisdictions (city of Alpharetta and Forsyth and Gwinnett counties).

Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road/Ga. 141
Enter parking lot from Ga. 141 and look for white tent in northeast corner.

Labels: city of johns creek, greenway project, march 23, medlock bridge, Old Alabama, perimeter church

Undersized and older bridges in Johns Creek are forcing the Fire Department to reroute trucks, adding distance and increasing response times.

“A fire can really get going in a minute or two, which puts everyone at risk, citizens and firefighters,” said Fire Chief Joey Daniels. “When we respond to a fire, there’s a lot of things we need to do in a hurry.”

Four bridges have been identified as potential problems, all on key routes: two on Medlock Bridge Road; one on Parsons Road; and one on Bell Road. Daniels couldn’t say how much longer it takes to reach particular areas. The Fire Department is tracking response times, he said.

The new policy was enacted about a week ago after Daniels and the city Public Works Department queried the state Department of Transportation.

“I had concerns about the safety of our trucks traveling over these bridges,” Daniels said.

“You don’t want to take a heavy apparatus over a bridge and have it collapse.”

The bridges can handle between 15 tons and 30 tons. A fire engine weighs 17.5 tons, and a ladder truck weighs 40 tons.

Bolstering and repairing each bridge would cost $2 million to $3 million each, and Johns Creek doesn’t have the cash, said Public Works Director Ken Hildebrandt. He said the city could try for some federal stimulus money.

Fire officials in Gwinnett, DeKalb and Cobb counties said their bridges can support their vehicles.

“That’s one advantage to being a newly developing county,” said Gwinnett Fire Chief Steve Rolader.

Labels: bridges, city of johns creek, fire trucks, Georgia

Johns Creek's first "Go Green–Be Green" 5k Fun/Run takes place Saturday, March 14 at 8 am.

The race through Technology Park/Johns Creek kicks off with registration at 6:45 am in the parking lot of Lifetime Fitness, 1480 Lakefield Drive in Johns Creek.

Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female and to all first-place age group finishers.

The entry fee is $20 (until March 7); $25 afterward and day of race.

Presented by the Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Department, "Go Green–Be Green" features organic refreshments, music and environmentally conscious benefits for race participants, including organic cotton t-shirts and race bags with eco-conscious products.

All proceeds benefit Johns Creek Beautification, a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification of public spaces in Johns Creek.

Visit www.rungeorgia.com or Active.com for race information and registration.

Labels: 5k run, city of johns creek, city of johns creek recreation and parks division, go green be green, march 14

As the American Cancer Society celebrates its 25th anniversary of "Relay for Life," the City joins the effort by hosting its first edition of the fund-raiser April 17-18.
The event takes place from 7 pm to 7 am at Taylor Road Middle School, capping a four-month local fund-raising effort going on now to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

The community event involves teams of people camping out, sharing their stories of cancer battles and remembering those lost to the disease. They take turns walking, jogging, or running around a track or path as they celebrate, remember and hope.

Last year an estimated $420 million was raised through "Relay for Life" by nearly 5,000 communities around the world. Organizers of the local event hope to raise $75,000.

Labels: 25th Anniversary, american cancer society, april 17 - 18, city of johns creek, Georgia, relay for life, taylor road middle school

City contractor CW Matthews Construction Co. will begin work on the Buice Road resurfacing project from Alabama Road to Jones Bridge Road on Monday, November 17. Work is expected to be completed in 30 days.

The road will remain open to traffic throughout construction, but there will be lane closures between 9 am and 4 pm, and delays are expected.

Labels: 150th anniversary of alpharetta, buice road, city of johns creek, Georgia, jones bridge, old alabama road, road work

Monday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.

City Hall Tree Lighting

Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek; Lighting of Christmas tree and dreidel with traditional holiday music by Shakerag Elementary School chorus; Low Country BBQ plates for sale.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Kids' Holiday Craft Making

Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek; Sponsored by the Johns Creek Arts Center. Supplies provided by city. Registration required. Please visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, times vary

Holiday Book Readings

Mayor Bodker and Council Members read holiday stories to students at the nine Fulton County elementary schools in Johns Creek.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"Toys for Tots"/Holiday Cards for Soldiers

City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek; Kick off campaign to collect toys for needy kids and greetings for soldiers overseas; Toy boxes and cards in fourth floor lobby. Continues through Dec. 15.

Friday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.

"Holiday Workshop"

Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek; Kids put together Kids First Aid Kits and make holiday crafts; Adults can take advantage of several medical screenings while their kids play.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.

Second annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade

State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge Road & West Morton Road in Johns Creek; Karyn Greer, Emmy Award-winning anchor of 11Alive news and Johns Creek resident, returns as Emcee of the 2nd Annual Founders Day Parade, with marching bands, floats and Santa. Info: www.JohnsCreekGA.gov

Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m.

Santa at Newtown Park

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Santa will be available for photos. Live entertainment and other activities for children, face painting, etc.

Labels: Alpharetta, city hall tree lighting, city of johns creek, Georgia, johns creek city hall, newtown park, upcoming events

This Halloween, join Autrey Mill Nature Preserve for a "Spooky Mill Celebration." The fun begins October 30 and continues through November 1, from 6 to 9 pm each evening.

There will be activities for kids of all ages, including trick or treating, the not-so-haunted house, face painting and tattoos, nocturnal hikes and more. For additional details contact Autrey Mill at 678-366-3511

Labels: 2008 georgia apple festival, Alpharetta, Autry mill, city of johns creek, spooky mill celebration

The City of Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division presents the final installment of this year's Northside Forsyth Hospital Movies in the Park on Saturday, October 4 at Newtown Park with a screening of "Space Chimps."

Ride along with Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, who blasts off into space with two of his simian peers by an opportunity-seeking senator on a mission to rid a far-away planet of their nefarious leader.

Children's activities are available from 5:30 pm until the movie starts at dusk. Food vendors will also be available. No alcohol please!

Labels: city of johns creek, city of johns creek recreation and parks division, final installment, Georgia, newtown park, northside forsyth hospital movies in the park, space chimps movie

Response to the City of Johns Creek’s first Founders Day celebration marking the anniversary of the City’s incorporation was so overwhelming that organizers are expanding the party to a full week, culminating in the Founders Day Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Several thousand people turned out for last year’s event, a day-long affair that featured the parade down State Bridge Road, a visit with Santa at Newtown Park, and culminating with a music and holiday light extravaganza at City Hall featuring performances by students of Johns Creek’s award-winning schools.

This year, city officials are spreading out the events and adding even more activities to engage and delight residents young and old.

The festivities begin with lighting of the holiday display at City Hall on Monday, December 1. Throughout the week there will be a holiday decoration-making event in conjunction with the Johns Creek Arts Center, the Mayor and City Council will read their favorite holiday tales in local schools, there will be a combination holiday card signing for the troops and Toys for Tots drive at City Hall, and Emory Johns Creek will host a holiday workshop featuring crafts and children’s activities.

Details for several of the events are still being worked out, but it’s not too early to make your plans to participate in the Founders Day parade. The first edition drew some 75 entries ranging from the popular Yaarab Shriners to high school marching bands, Scouts, community floats, classic cars and a special appearance by Santa himself. This year, organizers expect over 100 units to take part. If your neighborhood, school or other organization would like to be among them, fill out a parade application and submit it by Nov. 7 to secure your space.

The route remains the same, travelling down State Bridge starting from West Morton Road and ending at Kimball Bridge Road at Ocee Elementary School. Emmy Award-winning news anchor and Johns Creek resident Karyn Greer from WXIA 11Alive News will once again serve as emcee.

Labels: city of johns creek, founders day, founders day parade, Georgia, johns creek arts center

"COPS Connect" to communicate/solve crimes

In a concerted effort to establish good communications and build mutually trustful and respectful relationships with Johns Creek residents, the Johns Creek Police Department will launch its PACT (Police & Community Together) community policing program this fall. The goal of PACT is for police and residents to work together to solve crimes, identify underlying problems in neighborhoods to prevent future crimes, and clarify any misinformation about alleged criminal incidents.

A PACT officer will be assigned to each residential neighborhood or HOA subdivision as a point of contact, meeting on a regular basis with homeowners to discuss any law enforcement concerns. An email database for representatives of each of the City's 249 subdivisions will be used to distribute monthly "COPS Connect" newsletters and any necessary crime e-alerts. Residents can also sign up to receive "COPS Connect" as one of their City e-communications.

Questions regarding PACT should be addressed to Sgt. Debbie Kalish at 678-474-1587 or Community Services.

Labels: city of johns creek, cops connect, Georgia, johns creek police department

Newtown Park hosts fun-filled Fall Family Festival September 13

Celebrate the changing seasons and enjoy a fun-filled day at the City of Johns Creek Fall Family Festival at Newtown Park Saturday, September 13 from 10 am to 3 pm.

Enjoy music, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, moonwalk, giant slide and an obstacle course; it's a day of fun for the whole family.

Held in conjunction with the Newtown Park Athletic Association and coinciding with the Association's fall team photo day, the festival is expected to draw more than 2,000 players, parents and siblings throughout the day. It is a perfect venue for local businesses and organizations that want to gain exposure with hundreds of families living within a few miles.

To participate, contact Sunnie Roth at Sunnie.Roth@JohnsCreekGA.gov or 678-512-3256. You can also download an application. Vendors are asked to make a $100 booth donation or in-kind gift to support Newtown Park and Athletic Association activities. The vendor application deadline has been extended to September 8.

Newtown Park is located at 3150 Old Alabama Road.

Labels: city of johns creek, fall family festival, Georgia, newtown park, september 13 and 14