Meeting for Water Main Project on Thursday

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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Veterans’ Club Kicks Off in Johns Creek

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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Fulton Science Academy Bonds Downgraded

The failure of Fulton Science Academy Middle School to get a state charter led to the latest drop to a 'C' rating.

Fitch Ratings again has downgraded the rating on the $18.9 million in bonds for Fulton Science Academy to "CC" from "B," according to BusinessWire. Fulton Science Academy Middle School's failure to get either a charter renewal from Fulton County or a state charter led to the downgrade of the Development Authority of Alpharetta educational facilities revenue bonds. Fitch said in the release that lack of management cooperation left it unable to determine if the middle school's proposed conversion to a private school was feasible, and its possible effects on the Fulton Sunshine Academy and Fulton Science Academy High School. All three schools are obligated for the bonds. Fitch won't be issuing analysis or further ratings because Fulton …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 16

What's going on in Johns Creek? Click on links for details.

1. A Capella Concert. The Johns Creek Presbyterian Church Academy of Fine Arts hosts an a capella concert tonight at 7:30. 2. Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly networking event this morning at 9:30 at Perimeter Church. 3. Leadership Johns Creek. Leadership Johns Creek hosts an informational meeting for next year's program tonight at 5:30 at Johns Creek Chamber offices, 10475 Medlock Bridge Road. 4. Readers' Choice. Who serves the best frozen dessert in Johns Creek? Take our poll! Voting closes 9 a.m. on Friday. 5. Today's Weather. Partly cloudy with highs reaching 83.

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Johns Creek Track Team Competes at State

Eric Olsen breaks school 800-meter record.

The Johns Creek High School boys track and field team competed in the state track meet this past weekend.  Clay Phillips placed sixth in the state in pole vault, while Demian Sevciuc finished third in the long jump competition, missing first place by 2 1/2 inches.  Other field event contestants included Denny Victor in the discus and Sevciuc in the triple jump.  The team of Matt Azemar, Andre Hinton, Johnathan Roddey, and Sevciuc ran in the 4X100 relay, while Erik Olsen broke the JCHS 800-meter record and Matt Azemar qualified for finals in the 200 meter, placing seventh in the state in that event. 

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Driver's License Requirements to Change July 1

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 …

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Jobs: Receptionist, Kennel Assistant Needed

Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com.

Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we'll try to post a selection of jobs we've found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting! Part-Time Receptionist – Johns Creek A part-time receptionist is needed to work in Johns Creek from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Applicants should have one or more years of experience in a medical office. Send resumes to Leigh at leigh.cosby@seacapstaffing.com. Service Advisor – Nalley Lexus – Roswell Nalley Lexus is hiring a new service advisor to schedule appointments, generate estimates, handle post-repair follow-up and complaints. Applicants need to have two years of experience as a …

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