Thursday, January 13, 2011
What's going on in Johns Creek? Click on links for more details.
1. Winter weather update. Skies will be sunny but temperatures will once againg struggle to reach above freezing. 2. City offices open. Johns Creek City Hall and Municipal Court open at 10 a.m. 3. Another snow day for the kids. Fulton County students and teachers have a fourth day off from school. 4. After Hours event canceled. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours event has been canceled due to inclement weather and will resume Feb. 3 at Abbott's Bar & Grill. 5. Road watch. Northbound lane of Johns Creek Parkway south of McGinnis-Ferry will be closed all day through Jan. 14 due to discovery of an unmarked, paved-over manhole. Expect delays.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Johns Creek has seen little in the way of weather-related traffic incidents.
As more people have emerged on the roads with Wednesday’s appearance of the sun, Johns Creek, which has seen little in the way of weather-related accidents since the storm began, has reported five accidents today. However, according to Doug Nurse, the city’s communications manager, police typically respond to five and six accidents on a normal day. “We still have [Public Works] crews going 24-7,” he said, adding that 450 tons of sand and salt mixture have been spread. “Anecdotally, I would say more people are out on the roads today, but it’s still about half the normal amount.”
What's going on in Johns Creek? Click on links for more details.
1. Winter weather update. Skies will be sunny but temperatures will struggle to reach above freezing, so the snow and ice may stick around for a while. 2. City offices opening. Johns Creek City Hall and Municipal Court open at noon. 3. Another snow day for the kids. Fulton County students and staff have a third day off from school. 4. Networking meeting canceled. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce's weekly networking meeting has been canceled due to inclement weather and will resume next week. 5. Road watch. Northbound lane of Johns Creek Parkway south of McGinnis-Ferry will be closed all day through Jan. 14 due to discovery of an unmarked, paved-over manhole.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
No weather-related accidents in Johns Creek have been reported since start of winter storm on Sunday.
"People are staying home," said Doug Nurse, Johns Creek's communications manager, explaining why no weather-related incidents had been responded to as of 1 p.m. Tuesday since the start of the winter blast. He also gave credit to the city's Public Works Department, whose staff are working 12-hour shifts salting and sanding key points and major thoroughfares. "We brought out a couple of road graders today, and they seem to be working to good effect," said Nurse, who was stationed in the city's Emergency Operations Center. He said city officials are concerned that residents will start to get cabin fever or run out of supplies and venture out as temperatures drop and ice begins forming again. But so far, "people are heeding the warnings." …
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Schools closed Tuesday; some residents venture out.
Johns Creek slowly came to life Monday as some residents ventured out on foot to enjoy the snow, take in the winter wonderland sights or simply get to work. The Waffle House on Jones Bridge Road was open and saw a steady stream of customers. According to employee Mark Shelton, as of 2 p.m. Monday the restaurant had served some 95 diners. Shelton was able to make it to work because he lives nearby and decided to walk. "The Waffle House is always open," he said. "Customers are here so we have to be here." He added that from his observations it seemed that motorists with front-wheel drive were having more luck in the weather. Meanwhile, Rosemary Taylor, public information officer for Johns Creek, said the city had seen little in the way of …
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What's going on in Johns Creek? Click on links for details.
1. Winter storm. Light freezing rain early this morning should move out and make way for partly cloudy skies tonight. Highs will reach 35. 2. City closings. Johns Creek City Hall and Municipal Court are closed today. 3. Snow day. Fulton County schools closed again today. 4. Power outages. Sawnee EMC customers can report power outages at 770-887-2363 or at www.sawnee.mobi/reportoutage.htm. Georgia Power customers can report outages at 1-888-891-0938. 5. Road watch. Northbound lane of Johns Creek Parkway south of McGinnis-Ferry will be closed all day through Jan. 14 due to discovery of an unmarked, paved-over manhole.
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Snow and ice not going away soon; motorists urged to stay off roads.
The metro area is still reeling from the effects of the winter blast that came through Sunday evening and Monday. As temperatures remained below freezing, the snow and ice did not go away, creating havoc on area roadways and forcing schools, government offices and many businesses to remain closed on Tuesday.
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As snow arrives in Johns Creek, news of closings start rolling in.
UPDATE: As the sun rose Monday morning, the snow turned to light sleet and some freezing rain. The National Weather Service reported as much as five inches of snow in the north metro area. Sleet and freezing rain will continue into the evening, with the winter storm warning in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday evening: As three to four inches of snow starting falling and sticking in the metro area Sunday night, warnings to stay off the roads and reports of closings started rolling in. If you know of any other closings or cancellations, please tell us in the comments. We also welcome your snow day pictures!
