
03/01/2022
Johns Creek City Council approves smoke shop zoning ordinance
Johns Creek City Council members unanimously approved a zoning ordinance Feb. 28 that will severely hinder the influx of new smoke shop businesses to the city.
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The Johns Creek Herald is one of the weekly newspapers in the Herald family of publications. Thirty years ago, Ray and Christina Appen bought a bi-monthly newspaper in Alpharetta called The R***e, left their positions at The Miami Herald and moved to run the newspaper. In the following years, they renamed the paper The R***e & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly. Following the su
The Johns Creek Herald is one of the weekly newspapers in the Herald family of publications. Thirty years ago, Ray and Christina Appen bought a bi-monthly newspaper in Alpharetta called The R***e, left their positions at The Miami Herald and moved to run the newspaper. In the following years, they renamed the paper The R***e & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly. Following the su
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Johns Creek City Council members unanimously approved a zoning ordinance Feb. 28 that will severely hinder the influx of new smoke shop businesses to the city.
Five City Council members trekked to Athens Feb. 23-25 for the Georgia Municipal Association’s Newly Elected Officials Institute. The training is mandatory for all municipal officials in the state.
Four former students of Alpharetta’s Bailey Johnson School spoke at a special program Feb. 27 on their educational experiences while also looking forward to the property’s upcoming redevelopment.
Georgia lawmakers are debating House Bill 1217, known as the “Student Technology Protection Act" in an attempt to create "safe lanes" on the internet highway for students.
City and county leaders across north Metro Atlanta are decrying two bills in the Georgia Legislature, Georgia House Bill 1093 and Senate Bill 494, that could remove local control of rental developments.
City and county leaders across north Metro Atlanta are decrying two bills in the Georgia Legislature, Georgia House Bill 1093 and Senate Bill 494, that could remove local control of
Ray Appen shares his thoughts on how road rage is a symptom of a larger disconnect with empathy and humanity among drivers today.
In a column, Publisher Emeritus Ray Appen shares his thoughts on how road rage is a symptom of a larger disconnect with empathy and humanity among drivers today.
Dozens of residents gathered at Mount Pisgah Christian School Feb. 22 for the annual State of the City address in Johns Creek. It was Mayor John Bradberry’s first address of his term.
Dozens of residents gathered at Mount Pisgah Christian School Feb. 22 for the annual State of the City address in Johns Creek. It was Mayor John Bradberry’s first address of
The Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society will hold an educational event Feb. 27 at St. James First United Methodist Church to explore the history of Alpharetta’s Bailey Johnson School.
The Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society will hold an educational event Feb. 27 at St. James First United Methodist Church to explore the history of Alpharetta’s Bailey Johnson
Fulton County is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests at select Board of Health centers and libraries. Residents can receive two kits, which allow anyone over the age of 2 to check their COVID-19 status.
Fulton County is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests at select Board of Health centers and libraries. Residents can receive two kits, which allow anyone over the age of 2 to
A group of local visionaries have joined forces to build Impact Johns Creek, a new organization focused on civic engagement and community service in the city.
Now Hiring: Phillips Partnership is looking for a Receptionist to join its team. #ad
Phillips Partnership is looking for a Receptionist to join its team.
Feeding Fridays have returned to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Twice a month, families are invited behind the scenes of the Nature Preserve to learn about, and feed, the animals that call it home.
Feeding Fridays have returned to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Twice a month, families are invited behind the scenes of the Nature Preserve to learn about, and feed, the animals that
Now Hiring: Ashford Advisors is looking for a Client Relations Manager to join its team. #ad
Ashford Advisors is looking for a Client Relations Manager to join its team.
Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce members, local business owners and community leaders gathered at the Chamber Feb. 16 for a weekly networking event. Attendees mingled and heard elevator pitches from each other and then split into small groups to furt…
Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce members, local business owners and community leaders gathered at the Chamber Feb. 16 for a weekly networking event. Attendees mingled and heard elevator pitches from
“I trust parents, and parents know what's best for their kids,” Cantrell said. “And why shouldn't they be able to take a portion of their tax money and find a better path for their children?”
Private school vouchers have taken a front seat under Georgia's Gold Dome this session as one group of legislators push for more education options, while others lobby for more public
The Newtown Park community garden, run by the Garden Association, provides an oasis for its tenants. Through March 15, the association is accepting applications for open plots in the garden.
For the second year in a row and the third time in four years, the Johns Creek High School boys swim team won the Georgia High School Association state championship on Feb. 5.
For the second year in a row and the third time in four years, the Johns Creek High School boys swim team won the Georgia High School Association state championship
The city of Johns Creek is joining surrounding municipalities in efforts to limit the growth of smoke shop businesses within its borders through updates to the city's zoning code.
Johns Creek Beautification, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving community wellbeing through beautification efforts, is seeking increased involvement in the new year.
Johns Creek City Council approved a pilot program Feb. 7 that will use temporary, portable lights to light up a lacrosse field at Newtown Park at night.
Dignitaries from across Metro Atlanta came en masse to Johns Creek High School Jan. 27 for the premiere of four student-produced documentaries about the Macedonia African Methodist Church Cemetery.
Randall Toussaint joined Johns Creek city staff Jan. 3 as the new economic development director and has hit the ground running. For the first month, Toussaint said he’s been focusing on listening.
Randall Toussaint joined Johns Creek city staff Jan. 3 as the new economic development director and has hit the ground running. For the first month, Toussaint said he’s been focusing
During a two-day retreat Jan. 28-29 City Council members decided on a slate of strategic priorities including the Town Center, Legacy Center for the arts, transportation, Cauley Creek Park and economic development.
During a two-day retreat Jan. 28-29 City Council members decided on a slate of strategic priorities including the Town Center, Legacy Center for the arts, transportation, Cauley Creek Park and
Since 2012 more than 500 car accidents have been reported on a 1.1 mile stretch of Medlock Bridge Road. The thoroughfare has a speed limit of 55 miles per hour, and residents regularly call on officials to have it lowered.
Since 2012 more than 500 car accidents have been reported on a 1.1 mile stretch of Medlock Bridge Road. The thoroughfare has a speed limit of 55 miles per hour,
Listen for the latest on what's happening on the political battleground in Gwinnett County.
It’s a jam-packed show today as the crew jump into updates on this year’s legislative session, starting with the Speaker’s mental health bill.
January’s weather thus far has been relatively mild save for one bout of snow, but the National Weather Service has announced that Saturday morning’s temperatures will be anything but mild.
National Weather Service has announced that Saturday morning’s temperatures will be in the low 20s, but strong winds will bring the “feels like” temperature to around 5 degrees.
While hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide tune into the Beijing Winter Olympics, Johns Creek resident Bob Lanning will be in a control room in Stamford, Connecticut, calling the shots.
As Fulton County’s current transportation sales tax comes to a close, Johns Creek is assessing where it stands with ongoing road projects and what lies ahead.
On Jan. 13, two-year Johns Creek resident Thomas Holtslander launched a petition requesting installation of lights at Newtown Park courts and fields. Since it began, the petition has garnered nearly 400 signatures.
On Jan. 13, two-year Johns Creek resident Thomas Holtslander launched a petition requesting installation of lights at Newtown Park courts and fields. Since it began, the petition has garnered nearly
Seven months since the passage of the city's stormwater utility, repairs have begun on the Johns Creek's aging drainage network. On Jan. 19 contractors began service on pipes in the Roswell Mill neighborhood.
Seven months since the passage of the city's stormwater utility, repairs have begun on the Johns Creek's aging drainage network. On Jan. 19 contractors began service on pipes in the
Johns Creek residents now have a safe place to dispose of medications in the city. On Jan. 18 the city installed a permanent medication drop box just inside City Hall.
#Trending: Blalock’s Barber Shop closes after 60 years in Alpharetta
After six decades in business, Blalock's Barber Shop gave its final haircut Jan. 13. First opened on South Main Street in the early 1960s, in 1973 the shop moved to
Johns Creek High School juniors Aashwin Sharma, Carter Dessommes and Rohan Gosalves are launching a nonprofit called “GreenUp.” The organization’s mission is to pick up 100,000 pieces of trash in and around Johns Creek.
Johns Creek High School juniors Aashwin Sharma, Carter Dessommes and Rohan Gosalves are launching a nonprofit called “GreenUp.” The organization’s mission is to pick up 100,000 pieces of trash in
The Fulton County Commission signed an agreement Jan. 5 with half a dozen area transit agencies, the Georgia DOT and the Atlanta Regional Commission to collaborate in efforts to foster public transportation.
The Fulton County Commission signed an agreement Jan. 5 with half a dozen area transit agencies, the Georgia DOT and the Atlanta Regional Commission to collaborate in efforts to foster
Featured speakers included Terrie Randolph, a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, and Charles Buffington, an entrepreneur, activist and U.S. Air Force veteran.
While rising COVID-19 cases forced Alpharetta’s St. James United Methodist Church to cancel in-person services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, congregation leaders took the message online.
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"If it keeps going our way I think it will be a win, but I don't think we'll know tonight," Karen Handel said in a final statement at 1 a.m. on election night. The race is too close to call with 50.27 percent of votes going to Handel and 49.73 percent for Lucy McBath.
Karen Handel gives an update to her election night party, saying she's still waiting on results in Fulton County but feels "really, really encouraged and optimistic" based on numbers from Cobb and DeKalb.
Candidates for State House District 50 Kelly Stewart and Angelike Kausche debate at Northview High School Oct. 9 in an event organized by Student Leadership Johns Creek and Johns Creek Community Association.
Clint Boling, a graduate of @chattahoocheehighschool and current lineman with the Cincinnati Bengals, spoke to local players and coaches about his journey to the NFL today at the Fulton County Schools Countdown to Kickoff event.
An estimated 4,000 attended Johns Creek's second annual Independence Day celebration at Newtown Park.
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On the Inside the Box podcast this week we interviewed the two students who were silenced when giving their speech at the Cambridge High walkout. The episode will be available Thursday. In the meantime, subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-box-north-atlantas-investigative-journalism/id1338282089?mt=2
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Johns Creek and Alpharetta getting ready to face off in the state volleyball semifinals with a state championship berth on the line.
Karen Handel greets the crowd and thanks them after the first set of result came in. The crowd replies by chanting her name. #gapol #ga06
We are live at the Karen Handel Election Day party in Brookhaven. Follow us for results. #ga06 #gapol
Northview baseball scored an incredible, 5-4, 13-inning win over Chattahoochee last night on the day it dedicated its park to the Will to Live Foundation, a foundation raising awareness of teen mental illness named after former player Will Trautwein. Read a full recap of the game and more about the foundation in this week's Johns Creek Herald!
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