Jon Wilcox
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appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek is working to get residents their own ZIP code. City officials are awaiting a response from the U.S. Postal Service after sending the agency a letter in March. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff joined Mayor John Bradberry in sending letters requesting the ZIP code change. The Postal Service requested a list of all Johns Creek addresses in May but has since provided no update.
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appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a property tax rate of 5.75 mills during the first of three public hearings on the fiscal year 2026 budget June 16. The city has maintained the rate since 2009. One mill generates $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, which by state law, is 40 percent of a property’s real – or fair market – value.
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appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A fire training center is expected to give local firefighters the specialized training they need to battle Forsyth County fires. At a June 10 work session, the Forsyth County Commission reviewed an almost $760,000 management services contract for construction of the training and logistics center. Comprehensive Program Services would manage the project off Martin Road.
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appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek City Council members said they support asking residents to vote on a bond to pay for a $60 million performing arts center they say could transform the city. At its June 9 meeting, the council discussed several funding options for the center, settling on a $40 million general obligation bond. City Manager Kimberly Greer asked members to think about how the center would be used, saying that factor would determine the best way to fund it.
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2 weeks ago |
appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission will review an almost $760,000 management services contract for the construction of a firefighting training and logistics center. Commissioners will consider an agreement with Comprehensive Program Services to manage the project off Martin Road at their June 10 work session. The meeting is open to the public and scheduled for 2 p.m. at 110 East Main St., Suite 210. To view the meeting online, visit forsythco.com/Meetings.
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