Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Fulton County hosting public meeting for water main project affecting Johns Creek and Alpharetta.
On Thursday, May 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Fulton County Department of Water Resources will host a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Alpharetta Water Transmission Main capital improvement project. The meeting will be held in the clubhouse of the Glen Abbey subdivision, 3600 Grey Abbey Drive, Alpharetta. The Alpharetta Water Transmission Main involves the installation of approximately seven miles of water mains and its ancillaries in the cities of Alpharetta and Johns Creek. The new transmission pipeline will begin at the intersection of Jones Bridge Road and Buice Road, and will terminate at Mayfield Road in downtown Alpharetta. This project is the most significant of a series of projects identified by the county to improve the …
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3600 Grey Abbey Dr, Alpharetta, GA
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May 16, 23 and June 6 events at city’s Park Place at Newtown Park.
The city of Johns Creek is inviting local U.S. military veterans to create a service club at Park Place, the city’s active adult center. The first gathering of the club, a cook-out, is set for noon, Wednesday, May 16, with other events set for May 23 and June 6. As envisioned, the club would enrich the lives of Johns Creek’s veterans through events, programs and activities tailored to the interests of military men and women. Tentatively called the Veterans’ Club at Park Place, the club would be run and organized by its members with the city providing logistical support and meeting space. Activities could include: Veterans’ Oral History project (videotaping of members’ military experiences for history, children, grandchildren, etc.) …
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Newtown Park
3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
To be fully compliant with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005, the State of Georgia is implementing new requirements when renewing or applying for a driver's license.
Beginning July 1, 2012, the Georgia Department of Driver Services will require additional documentation when applying for or renewing your driver's license or applying for an ID card. It's all part of a national security plan to improve the security of Georgia's DL and ID cards and to be fully compliant with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005. "We all had to go through this process when we first applied for a driver's license," said Susan Sports, communications director for the DDS. Providing the required documents will only be necessary this one time she said. The only visible difference from the current DL/ID is that a gold star will be printed on the top right corner of the Secure DL and IDs. The new licensing process also is aimed at …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.
From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. Alpharetta Marriott - Lobby Bar 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 8, Score: 96, Grade: A Alpharetta Marriott - Vidalia's 5750 Windward Parkway 30005 Date: May 8, Score: 93, Grade: A Anna Lee's 425 Market Place, Roswell 30076 Date: May 8, Score: 95, Grade: A Azul Agave Cantina 4120 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 2, Score: 82, Grade: B Captain D's 705 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30075 Date: May 10, Score: 100, Grade: A Chick-fil-A 5180 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta 30004 Date: May 8, Score: 95, Grade: A Cold Brew's Sports Bar & Grill 880 …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Kids can get an up-close look at big trucks, earn merit badges at city event.
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Thursday, May 10
Put yourself in the seat of a backhoe or a 100-foot ladder fire truck, or get an up-close look at bulldozers, dump trucks and other cool equipment at the City's fifth annual "Public Works Day," Saturday, May 12. Presented by the City's Public Works staff, in conjunction with "National Public Works Week," the event offers all ages the opportunity to learn about the equipment used for public improvement projects from the professionals who actually operate the equipment and plan the projects. The theme of this year's event is "Creating a Lasting Impression," and staff will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the many services provided by Public Works and the Johns Creek Fire Department. The event also features games and prizes. …
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Johns Creek High School
5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Supporters of the 10-year, regional sales tax met in Alpharetta to raise funds to educate voters on the proposal.
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Metro Atlanta Chamber President Sam Williams were two supporters of the transportation sales tax referendum who made their way to Alpharetta Tuesday night to lobby for its passage. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce hosted a fundraiser at its offices to answer questions about the transportation referendum, which will go before voters on July 31. They also were ready to collect checks on behalf of the Citizens for Transportation Mobility to continue what they call an education process. Will you vote for or against the region's transportation referendum this summer? Why? Andy Macke, who heads the local chamber's push to get the transporation referendum passed, touted the predicted four-to-one return on …
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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
11605 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
City council approves amendment to alcohol ordinance, authorizing the sell of beer to go.
The Johns Creek City Council on Monday approved an amendment to the alcohol ordinance, authorizing the sell of growlers, or sealed specialty beer to go, derived from a tap on site. But the vote didn't come without debate, and not just anyone can sell the item, which has been a hot trend lately with nearby Alpharetta and Duluth authorizing growler sales. Limitations on who can sell growlers include: The 90 percent rule sparked the most debate, with councilmember Brad Raffensperger offering up an amendment to strike that limitation. "My feeling is that we let the free market decide," he said, adding that he didn't want to put that limit on a business that might be struggling and looking for another product to sell. Councilmember Bev Miller, …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.
From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. Cafe 1000 11675 Great Oaks Way, Alpharetta 30022 Date: May 1, Score: 95, Grade: A Cascade's Restaurant 5955 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta 30022 Date: May 1, Score: 98, Grade: A El Azteca 9925 Haynes Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30022 Date: April 26, Score: 98, Grade: A Kampai Sushi & Hibachi 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097 Date: April 27, Score: 99, Grade: A Spice Brick Oven Kitchen 10800 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta 30022 Date: April 25, Score: 96, Grade: A Regal Cinemas Concession 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097 Date: April 26, Score: 96, Grade…
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Amenities include stacked-stone benches and shelters.
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Tuesday, May 1
By summer, walkers, joggers and bicyclists will be able to stop and rest at several landscaped seating areas being added to trails and sidewalks along Johns Creek’s Medlock Bridge, State Bridge and Bell roads, thanks to federal/state grants. “These areas were designed to enhance the well-being of the citizens of Johns Creek and can be used as rest areas for users of the trail as well as gathering areas to relax and enjoy,” said Public Works Director Tom Black. “These amenities will greatly help to beautify the Medlock Bridge corridor as well as State Bridge Road and Bell Road.” The city is constructing 19 seating areas/plazas at key intersections and selected spots along the trail (12 on Medlock Bridge Road, six on State Bridge Road; and …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.
From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. 52 Bistro 52 N. Main St., Alpharetta 30009 Date: April 27, Score: 92, Grade: A Artisan Foods 1169 Canton St., Roswell 30075 Date: April 24, Score: 90, Grade: A Bagel Boys Cafe 4620 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta 30022 Date: April 23, Score: 79, Grade: C Violations: Buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine; no consistant date-marking procedure; food container not properly labeled; no conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; no Heimlich maneuver sign posted; areas that previously required …
Lee at rootsinalpharetta.com
9:59 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Lemme get this right. A Georgia DOT commissioner is lobbying for passage of the TSPLOST, a bond/sales tax referendum. If passed he would be responsible for administering the program. sniff_test == fail more ›