Johns Creek City Attorney Resigns

Johns Creek City Attorney William F. Riley will resign his position on June 2.

That's according to Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, who announced Riley's decision in a press release late Friday afternoon. 

“I think we all appreciate the extraordinary effort put forth by Bill and his firm, not only in his capacity as city attorney, but in his work in literally helping build Johns Creek from the ground up,” the mayor said. in a statement. “He leaves us with my deepest gratitude and best wishes for future success.”

Riley, who served as the city’s lead attorney since the city's 2006 incorporation, will assist during the transition to a new city attorney appointed by the Johns Creek City Council. 

“It has been a very rewarding time,” Riley stated, “but I feel that with a new council in place, it is best that they have the opportunity to newly appoint their choice for city attorney. I thank the Mayor for his kind words and the opportunity to serve this great city.”  

Riley served on the boards of the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation and the Johns Creek Foundation, and was instrumental in establishing the city’s STOP (teen driver safety) program. 

He plans to continue his efforts to address the regional problem of human trafficking, teaching prosecutors state-wide about the issue this summer, the city said in the release.