5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 23

1. Have a Green Thumb? Applications for Community Garden plots are now being accepted through March 15. Membership in the Johns Creek Garden Association is required. To apply click here. 

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. Today's Weather. Today will be mostly sunny with highs reaching 63.

5. Road Watch. New signal construction on State Bridge Road at Publix, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 28. Lane closures and delays possible.