5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 10

1. State of the City. Mayor Mike Bodker will deliver his annual State of the City Address at the  on Friday at 7:30 a.m. The event, hosted by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Johns Creek Business Association, includes a breakfast buffet, the mayor's address, and a Q&A session. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here or at the door.

2. Paperwork Time. Own a business in Johns Creek? It's time to renew your business tax certificate. Deadline is March 31. Own a home? The deadline to file a 2011 basic homestead exemption with the Fulton County Board of Assessors is April 1

3. Whiz Kids Wanted. Johns Creek Patch is looking for overachievers, star students and all-around great kids to be featured weekly on Wednesdays on our website. E-mail ann.quill@patch.com with nominations.

4. More Winter Weather. This morning's commute could be tricky with any ice patches left from last night's and this morning's wintry weather, but today will become partly cloudy with highs reaching 45.

5. Road Watch. Installation of new traffic signal at State Bridge at Publix/Target could cause lane closures and delays through Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northbound lane of Johns Creek Parkway south of McGinnis-Ferry will be closed all day through Feb. 11 due to discovery of an unmarked, paved-over manhole. Expect delays.