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Allison Tarpley

City Clerk

678-512-3212 678-512-3244 11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097

Johns Creek Municipal Elections are non-partisan. Candidates run at-large and the candidate who receives the majority of votes cast wins their respective seat. Public Officials have staggered four-year terms, with elections every two years (Post 2, 4 and 6) and (Post 1, 3, 5 and Mayor).

The Mayor and Council member shall serve for no more than three consecutive terms, four-year terms of office and shall not include any partial terms of office.  In addition, no terms of office served prior to Jan. 1, 2020, and no terms of office of office served as councilmember shall be considered in determining if a person has served more than three consecutive terms of office.

The City Clerk is the qualifying officer for the City of Johns Creek and citizens interested in qualifying to run for Mayor or City Council must:

  • Be 21 years of age
  • Have lived within Johns Creek for 12 months immediately preceding elections
  • If elected, they must continue to live within Johns Creek during their period of service
  • Be registered and qualified to vote in Johns Creek Municipal Elections

In addition, the person must file their candidacy affidavit as prescribed by the Georgia Election Code along with complying with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

Questions? Please call the City Clerk at 678-512-3212.


2024 Election Information

Fulton voting key dates 2024
Fulton voting key dates 2024

Register to Vote

If you prefer to print a blank State of Georgia voter registration application, complete the application, print, sign, and mail or take it to the Fulton County Board of Registrars Office: 130 Peachtree St SW Suite 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303-3460.

The Fulton County Board of Registrars Office:
404-612-2816
Elections.VoterRegistration@FultonCountyGA.gov

Find Your Polling Place

Visit the Georgia Secretary of State website’s “My Voter Page” to locate your polling location.

Absentee Ballot

The State of Georgia allows absentee voting by mail and in-person. Register for an absentee ballot on the Georgia Secretary of State website.

Fulton County Elections

Fulton County Elections | Redistricting information

Download the Fulton County Voter App: App Store | Google Play

Running for Elected Office

All Council member positions are designated by posts numbered one (1) through six (6); however, all Council seats are at-large positions.  All candidates for election to Council member positions shall designate, at the time of qualifying, the post to which they are seeking election.

Any Johns Creek resident who wishes to qualify as a candidate for a Council member post shall file a Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit with the City Clerk’s Office (3rd floor) at Johns Creek City Hall, which is located at 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097 when the qualifying period opens during an election year.  The City Clerk serves as the qualifying officer for the City of Johns Creek. 

Per the City of Johns Creek’s Charter, in order to qualify for office, representatives must: 

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Have lived within Johns Creek for 12 months immediately preceding elections
  • If elected, continue to reside within Johns Creek during period of service
  • Be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections in Johns Creek.

Candidate Resources

In addition, the person must file their notice of candidacy affidavit as prescribed by the Georgia Election Code along with complying with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

Questions? Please call the City Clerk at 678-512-3212.

Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission

Georgia Municipal Association

Campaign Sign Rules and Regulations