October 2011 Newsletter
City of Johns Creek, GA

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Johns Creek
Call Center

Answering
non-emergency calls
about the City.
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Call:  678-512-3200

City Hall

Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
12000 Findley Rd, Ste 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097

City Meetings

Mon 10/10
5 p.m. - Work Session
7 p.m. - Council Meeting
Tue 10/18, 7 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mon 10/24
5 p.m. - Work Session
7 p.m. - Council Meeting
Tue 11/1, 4 p.m.
Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee
Tue 11/1, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission
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Johns Creek's 'Music in the Park' returns Oct. 15

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Enjoy an autumn evening with the Johns Creek Symphony Brass in Newtown Park - for FREE! Pre-event children's activities begin at 4 p.m., followed by a diverse program of music from 6-8 p.m. Read more.

National Take Back Prescription Drug Day Oct. 29

unused prescription disposal
The JCPD is hosting Take Back Prescription Drugs Day so you can safely dispose of unwanted prescriptions. Bring your items to the Target parking lot, 5950 State Bridge Rd., Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Read more.

JCFD holds October 'Smoke Detector Blitz'

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As part of Fire Prevention Month, a Johns Creek firefighter with hands-on experience in fire prevention and safety will inspect your home for fire hazards. Call 678-474-1641 to schedule a visit. Read more.

Atlanta Braves Dance Team in Founders Day Parade

Homer the Brave
Sponsored by Alcon (formerly Ciba Vision), the Atlanta Braves' Tomahawk Team, Heavy Hitters drum line, and Homer the Brave will participate in the Founders Day Parade on Dec. 3 for the 3rd straight year. Read more.

Plants saved from road project now beautify trail

Yaupon Holly bush
A road-widening project removed dozens of mature Yaupon Holly bushes on Abbotts Bridge Road. But rather than adding to a landfill, 60 of the healthiest were replanted along the Johns Creek Greenway. Read more.

JCFD launches quarterly 'Fire Watch' e-newsletter

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Covering topics from smoke alarms to emergency planning to water safety, Fire Watch helps prepare your family in case of a fire emergency. You can subscribe online and read the first issue here.

Park Place at Newtown School offers more new programs

Park Place logo
Park Place, Johns Creek's newly opened active adult center, is unveiling some new programs - such as Pilates, tax return assistance, and wellness workshops - for October and November. Read more.
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