City plans are calling for

According to a project map, this work represents the first phase of a five-phase proposal to improve Medlock Bridge for nearly its entire length through Johns Creek, from McGinnis Ferry Road on the north to the Chattahoochee River on the south, as well as a portion of State Bridge Road.

JCCA board member Chris Coughlin turned in his resignation to the organization as he prepares to announce his bid for the Post 4 seat on the Johns Creek City Council.

Coughlin plans to fill the seat which was vacated when City Councilman Bob Gray resigned to run for Georgia’s 6th Congressional seat.

“We will miss the creativity and wisdom that Chris added to the JCCA,” said JCCA President Judy LeFave. “But we absolutely wish him the best.”

Coughlin briefly served on the City Council in 2015, as he won a special election to serve out the unexpired term of Brad Raffensperger, who was elected to the State House of Representatives.

Summer is less than four months away! It’s almost time to prepare your pool for summer fun, and JCCA Sponsor Sears Pool Management will return on March 22nd to bring us up to speed on all we need to know about pool safety.  He will be joined by Joe Dreher, of Dreher Insurance, who will update you on all of your insurance needs and Bill Gourley, of NowackHoward, who will address any additional legal issues before your HOA pool opening

If you’re on the board of your HOA, this is something that you won’t want to miss!

The City of Johns Creek will begin the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan this fall. The plan, adopted in 2008, includes the City’s vision for the future and strategies for achievement, encompasses transportation planning, policy objectives, future development, issues and opportunities, long-range activities and more.

Get connected and get involved! There will be several opportunities for the community to provide input and feedback throughout the next several months.

Dear JCCA HOA Member,

At the JCCA we always try to engage our members as soon as we hear about new issues/projects that arise within the City of Johns Creek. Since the City was established ten years ago, most of the issues brought to the JCCA have involved zoning regulations, which is part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

According to Georgia State law, the Comprehensive Plan must be reviewed every 10 years. The Comprehensive Review is currently under review and will be updated with new zoning regulations that will affect how our city is developed between now and 2027.  Some development projects being discussed include: an increase in higher density housing (apartments, condos, townhomes), the redevelopment of major intersections, a new town center at one of four potential sites, and more.

As a JCCA member and a homeowner within your community, we ask for your involvement in this process. Please take the time to respond to the survey posted by the City of Johns Creek, which requests citizen input as they establish new guidelines which will remain in effect for the next 10 years.

To date, only 300+ citizens out of 80,000+ residents have responded. We need everyone’s involvement in order to have a viable sampling from our residents in order to develop our city in a manner that our families can enjoy. Please check Nextdoor for daily updates by searching “Comprehensive Plan” as well as the Connect Johns Creek city website. The survey link can be found at:

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We ask for your participation in order to best represent your desires over the next 10 years. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Best Regards,

The JCCA

The City of Johns Creek has called for a special election on April 18, 2017 to fill the open City Council Post 4 seat.

The qualifying dates for the available seat will be March 6-8, 2017, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (GA Election Code 21-2-132).

Qualifying will be held in the City Clerk’s Office at Johns Creek City Hall, which is located at 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. The qualifying fee is $450 for each Council Seat which is 3 percent of the total gross salary for the preceding year.   Each candidate must meet the qualifications of the Charter and Code of the City of Johns Creek, as well as all applicable state and constitutional laws.

• 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.

The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center, is scheduled to visit the City of Johns Creek March 30 – April 2 at Newtown Park.

The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces during the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

Hosting The Wall That Heals provides a community with a multi-day experience of reflection that includes an educational experience for local schools and organizations on the history of the Vietnam era and The Wall.

“We are both very honored and excited about the opportunity to host The Wall That Heals in Johns Creek,” said Mayor Mike Bodker.  “We will never be able to repay those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country; however, we can keep their memory alive and demonstrate our deep respect and gratitude by visiting the memorial, reflecting on the names listed on The Wall, and learning more about the Vietnam era.”

This is the first of only two stops in Georgia that The Wall will make in 2017, and it will be open 24-hours a day and free to the public.  The second visit will take place in Meter, Georgia.

The JCCA is now on Facebook!
Make sure you like our page to stay informed of events and information.

The Johns Creek Farmers Market is looking vendors for the 2017 market season. We are looking for vendors who make it, bake it, or grow it to be a part of this year’s market. Applications will be accepted through April 7, 2017.

The 2017 Farmers Market is anticipated to have more than 30 vendors selling locally grown produce or locally made foods and products. No re-selling is allowed and vendors must provide their own liability insurance.

The Farmers Market is in session each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 6 to August 26 at Newtown Park’s Burkhalter Amphitheater.

For more information and an application, please contact Recreation Manager Kirk Franz at

678.512.3200.

There are a few things that will take place before our April 2017 newsletter and we want you to remain aware of these things throughout the month of March: