Johns Creek News

Johns Creek commuters who use GA 400 take note: Back in March we told you that the tolls are coming down in November , and now we have more details.

About 71 percent of Fulton County high school students graduated within four years in 2012, according to new figures the Georiga Department of Education released this week .

The Johns Creek Farmers Market, now in its third year, will return June 1 at Newtown Park with 30-35 vendors offering locally grown and organically grown produce, and homemade food.

The Johns Creek Foundation Board of Directors recently presented grant awards to both the Johns Creek Arts Center and the Northview High School PTSA.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads.

Forsyth County resident Hugh Pirkle places a dot on a map showing where he lives as Kristine Hansen-Dederick, with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and his son-in-law Jason Vandergrift look on.

See the new movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' playing at Regal Medlock Crossing in Johns Creek this weekend.

Along with 378 new alums, Kevin Elston of Johns Creek graduated from Berry College with a BS degree in Accounting, Finance, according to the school.

A Johns Creek man who was initially reporting missing has been charged with faking his own kidnapping.

Several Georgia College & State University students from Johns Creek made the President's List for spring semester 2013, according to President Steve Dorman.

Noa Bashuk uses a tablet to follow along with her teacher in an eighth grade Spanish class at Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek, Ga.

Jmaal Malik Keyes Case: Human Remains Found Near Murder Suspect's Home - South Cobb Patch Human remains have been found near the home of Robert Kane Rolison , the 17-year-old Middle Georgia State College student who was arrested last week in connection with the death of a fellow student from Austell.

Gwinnett Police ID Slain Suspect as Buford Man - Buford Patch Gwinnett Police have identified the person who was shot dead Monday in Buford in an officer-involved shooting as Rodney Pike, 38, of Buford.

Fulton County Schools Superintendent Robert Avossa recently hosted Joel Klein, former chancellor of New York City schools and current CEO of Amplify, a company dedicated to re-imagining K-12 education by creating digital products and services that empower teachers, students and parents in new ways.

Parenting website Macaroni Kid is giving away two tickets to the upcoming American Idol Live! tour in Gwinnett County.

Linda McCain, who represents the majority of Johns Creek on the Fulton County Board of Education, will host a community meeting this week.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Baz Luhrmann's take on "The Great Gatsby," which is at times more style than substance - just like like the novel's main character himself - say some critics.

Rainbow Village 18 th annual Golf Classic May 8 raised more than $57,000 this year, setting a new record for the fundraiser.

Three local special needs educators were honored by the Johns Creek Civitan Club during an awards breakfast this past week.

Five more Johns Creek area school seniors have been named 2013 National Merit Scholars.