Johns Creek: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

JOHNS CREEK, GA — With cases of the new coronavirus increasing daily in Georgia, cities around the state have closed businesses, government offices and cancelled events. See what is closed below, and let us know in the comments if we missed any closings.

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JOHNS CREEK

• As of 5 p.m., Monday, March 16, Johns Creek City Hall is closed to the public and non-essential personnel until further notice. An update on the March 23 City Council Work Session and City Council Meeting is forthcoming.
• Johns Creek Police, Fire and emergency services will maintain continuity of response and emergency operations throughout the city. If you have an emergency, call 911.
• Johns Creek Municipal Court dates scheduled for the week of March 16-20 and March 23-27 are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Municipal Court staff will send those individuals whose courts dates are affected a notice in the mail and you will be rescheduled. The March 25 STOP Class has been cancelled. You can pay your traffic ticket/citation online.
• The Community Development Department will not be accepting any new permits (building, land disturbance, fence, trade, special event, etc.) or applications (rezoning and variance) of any kind until further notice. The Department will attempt to continue review and processing of existing permits and applications and conduct building and land inspections within 48 to 72 hours upon receiving an inspection request.
• All Johns Creek recreation/sports league activities (Newtown Recreation and Ocee Park Recreation) as well as Autrey Mill Nature Preserve activities have been suspended through April 12 and planned to resume on April 13.
• All park facility rentals are cancelled through April 12. All third-party special events in the parks are cancelled through April 12.
• Clubhouse Fitness classes (March-April session) and Free Outdoor Fitness are cancelled through April 12.
• All Park Place programs and activities will be cancelled for the next two weeks (through March 29). Early voting at Park Place has been suspended.
• All public tours of the Johns Creek Fire Department stations have been suspended.
• Johns Creek Event Cancellations & Postponements:
  • The Wall That Heals Grand Opening: The event to be held on March 28 will be rescheduled.
  • Easter Egg Dash: The event to be held on March 28 at Shakerag Park is cancelled.
  • Special Needs Spring Fling: The event to be held on March 29 at Newtown Park is cancelled.
  • Special Needs Bocce Ball: Cancelled through April 7.
• Online resources:
  • Online Services: Online forms, paying traffic tickets, etc.: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/services-resources
  • Open Records Requests: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/residents/city-clerk/request-public-records
  • Business Occupation Tax Online Renewal: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/newsandevents/news-archive/2020-news/johns-creek-business-occupation-tax-certificates-d

FULTON COUNTY

• Early voting has been suspended. The Georgia Presidential Preference Primary and Special Election is now scheduled for May 19. For details on voting, visit the Secretary of State website.
• All Fulton County libraries are closed until further notice.
  • The library is asking that patrons not return books during this closure. Library staff will adjust due dates and waive fines.
  • Digital resources such as Hoopla, Libby, Overdrive, Freegal, and more are always available online.
• All public meetings, events and outreach activities are canceled or postponed at this time. The Board of Commissioners' regular and recess meetings will continue as scheduled. Proclamation presentations will be canceled.
• All Fulton County senior centers will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16. Meal delivery is being arranged for existing senior center clients.
• All Fulton County Arts Centers & Wolf Creek Amphitheater will be closed to the public starting Saturday, March 14, 2020 until further notice. All Wolf Creek Amphitheater programming is suspended until further notice.
• Training centers for Developmental Disabilities will be closed and Group therapy will be suspended. Clients may contact the facility where they receive services for further information.
• Greenbriar Mall and North Fulton Service Center offices will be closed. All other offices will be open with limited staff.
• The Atlanta Judicial Circuit has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency in Fulton County. Effective Monday, March 16, no jurors or grand jurors should report, and no jury trials will be held for 30 days.