Johns Creek council launches investigation into Mayor Mike Bodker Updated June 18 at 6:20 p.m.: Johns Creek City Councilman Randall Johnson sent a prepared explanation Tuesday afternoon of the city council's decision to investigate the actions of Johns Creek Ma...
Johns Creek citizens to learn how police department operates The work of Johns Creek police officers is more than just responding to calls that come in through the 911 center, said Sgt. Debra Kalish with the department’s community services unit.
She is hopin...
Saunders named Johns Creek Firefighter of the Quarter The Johns Creek Fire Department has named Anthony Saunders as the “Firefighter of the Quarter” for the first quarter of 2013.
“Anthony is an excellent firefighter who works hard every day,” said Jo...
The Drake House in Roswell banking on Casino Night When rain washed out the annual Drake Walk in early May, it also took a big chunk out of the sponsoring nonprofit’s funding.
“Because so much of the financial support for the walk is realized the d...
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Fulton school district recognizes two as top professionals The Fulton County school system has selected Ron Willhite of Milton High School and Patricia Caffrey of the Professional Leaning Center South as the district’s 2013-14 School Professional of the Ye...
More tax money coming in; Cascade salon a go More money will be in the budget this year and next, Chief Appraiser David Fitzgibbon told the Fulton County Board of Commissioners last week.
“It does appear that the overall [maintenance and oper...
Fulton tax appraiser: more money coming in More money will be in the budget next year, Chief Appraiser David Fitzgibbon told the Fulton County Board of Commissioners Wednesday.
"We have some preliminary reports on the digest. It does appear...
Kayakers prepare for ‘Back to the Chatt’ in Roswell If history is any indicator, many of the kayakers out on the water during the 11th annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race & Festival on June 15 will have learned what to do with their crafts f...
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Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra forms chorus The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is looking for singers to start an inaugural chorus for a December performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.”
“We’ve always had this desire to ad...
NFCC taking its aid program to the streets For the first time in its history, North Fulton Community Charities is taking its mission on the road.
With a grant from The Bank of America Foundation’s Neighborhood Builder program, the nonprofit...
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A Hero’s Life spotlights first responders A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance to injured and disabled first responders has created an opportunity to meet some of these public safety officials and hear their stories.
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MUST Ministries reaches children of north Fulton MUST Ministries is teaming up with Roswell United Methodist Church, as well as North Springs United Methodist, this summer to once again rescue hungry children by providing and delivering sack lunc...
North Fulton students named National Merit Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 28 recent Fulton County graduates as National Merit Scholars last week, according to the Fulton County School System.
Twenty-six of the 28 attended ...
Johns Creek to expand sidewalk project on Abbotts Bridge Road A public works project to construct a sidewalk and trail along a stretch of Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek may be modified to include turn lanes, curb and gutter, pedestrian crossings and bike ...
Alpharetta's Brew Moon festival moves to June Fans of the Brew Moon Fest in downtown Alpharetta will not have to wait until fall to take part in the festivities as organizers decided to plan a Brew Moon SummerFest, which will be held Saturday ...
Churches in north Fulton assist with tornado relief Local churches in North Fulton are engaged in efforts to assist those affected by the tornados that ripped through Oklahoma and the central United States last week.
Mount Pisgah United Methodist Ch...
Traffic relief ahead for Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek Motorists who travel on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek may experience some traffic congestion relief with an improvement project in the planning stages for a section of roadway from Old Alabama...
Johns Creek cook featured on baking competition TV show Johns Creek resident Darlene Pawlukowsky will compete on the new CBS reality series “The American Baking Competition,” premiering tonight.
Pawlukowsky, who specializes in cakes and cookies, will j...
Graduation rates increased in Fulton County The graduation rate of high school seniors across Fulton County rose from 2011 to 2012 with many North Fulton schools experiencing graduation rate increases, according to the Fulton County School S...
Johns Creek police top fundraisers for Special Olympics once more The Johns Creek Police Department raised about $20,000 during the fifth annual Johns Creek Police Special Olympics Golf Tournament on May 6, making the department the most successful law enforcemen...