With the arrival of springtime, the City of Johns Creek is offering a cornucopia of opportunities and events. Spring is a time of optimism and new beginnings. It’s a time for shaking off the lethargy of winter, getting outside, and trying new adventures.
The City is taking this to heart, exploring a bold vision to create a downtown sense of place on a 728-acre area centered around Technology Park. “The District” will be a catalyst to transform Johns Creek into a world-class city, and create an economic engine to sustain our local tax digest.
We need your input to ensure The District reflects the best of Johns Creek. During the week of April 13, drop in and share your thoughts with our multi-disciplined team of experts who are crafting a plan for The District. The team will share the feedback received at the initial public meeting in February, as well as the beginnings of the master plan. The District will be our legacy to future generations – I encourage you to be part of the legacy. Visit our website to learn more including ongoing opportunities for the public to weigh in.
The City is also offering new and exciting things for residents to explore.
People who want to try new foods should come to our Farmer’s Market, which was so successful that we expanded it by three months. Instead of just being open during the summer, it now runs on Saturday mornings from April 18 to Oct. 31. It’s now at the Amphitheater at Newtown Park so people can get out of the weather while they look for the perfect apple or that special pasta. We require all our vendors to sell organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables. To make the experience even more fun, we’ve included stuff for kids to do and live music.
Now that it’s spring, baseball and softball players from 7 to 14 years old can test their skills April 25 at the Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition at Ocee Park.
The contest is free, and winners from each category and age group move on to the Sectional Competition, and then to the Team Championship at a Major League Ballpark. At the end are National Finals, and bragging rights to last a lifetime.
Also on April 25, the Johns Creek Fire Department will sponsor one of our CPR Saturdays to teach cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator. The classes are free and take two hours but the knowledge can give a lifetime. So please consider learning these precious skills.
For the chronologically advanced but young in spirit and even body, the North Fulton Golden Games commence April 29. The Olympics-style competition allows seniors to try their hand at multiple sports and events. To learn more, visit www.RoswellRamblers.org
So enjoy the spring and be daring!
to your business!