New Teachers Report July 28 For Orientation

Approximately 1,100 new Fulton County pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school teachers will gather July 28 – August 1 for the Fulton County School System’s annual New Teacher Orientation.

Johns Creek hosting youth baseball regional tourney

The City of Johns Creek and the Ocee Park Athletic Association will host the 2008 Southeast Regional 12U/60 Cal Ripken baseball tournament July 23-29.

GaDOE Invites Parent Input On Curriculum

Since June, the Georgia Department of Education has been receiving comments on its curriculum web site....  Parents are invited to visit the web site and provide input

Additional National Merit Scholars Named

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. announced this week that 14 recent Fulton County graduates have been named National Merit Scholars. In addition to the prestigious National Merit Scholar distinction, these students earned National Merit scholarships from participating colleges.

Notice of NCLB – Public School Choice opportunities 2008-2009

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires that parents/guardians of children attending “Needs Improvement” schools be notified of their school’s academic achievement. 

Johns Creek Fire Department Recruitment In Full Swing New Service Attracts Firefighters From Afar

Following a June 21 Job Fair, which introduced the upcoming Johns Creek Fire Department to firefighters from across Metro-Atlanta, a total of 300 applications have been received, to date, for the Department’s 78 firefighter positions.

Fulton Expands Advance Voting Sites

In anticipation of record turnout for the 2008 Primary and General Elections, Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections will double its number of advance voting sites, and expand hours at all sites during the advance voting period.

Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Announces 2nd Annual Johns Creek Arts On The Creek Festival

With a new name, new venue and a newly created city, Johns Creek will proudly present Arts on the Creek, a music and arts festival Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.

What Makes An American Idol?

The huge success of American Idol worldwide has done a great thing for young singers- it has given them hope.

Smog ‘Red Alert’ – A Red Flag For Everyone

The smog red alert issued recently by weather forecasters should raise the proverbial red warning flag with everyone --- not just those who are most vulnerable

Metro Atlanta Mayors Association elects Bodker 2008-09 chairman

The Metro Atlanta Mayors Association elected Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker as its 2008-09 chairman during the Georgia Municipal Association’s 75th Annual Conference June 23 in Savannah.

Help Stock our Shelves

Bring your food items the Global Commerce Bank, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, during the week of June 17-19 and help stock the shelves of North Fulton Community Charities and the Community Action Center.

Win MOE tickets on NorthFultonTimes

UPDATED North Fulton Times is giving one winner one pair of free tickets to MOE. with Keller Williams LIVE in concert this Saturday, June 21, 2008 playing at the NEW Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. 

Johns Creek Fire Department staffing up Firefighter Job Fair set for June 21, 10a-3p

The new Johns Creek Fire Department is gearing up, with recruitment in full swing and a Firefighter Job Fair set for Saturday, June 21

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Statement Regarding May Revenue Figures

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle released the following statement regarding the May revenue figures..