🌱 Johns Creek Addresses Trash & Waste Issues + City Construction Bids

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Here are the top four stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Yesterday, Dec. 6, the City of Johns Creek said it was aware of city residents experiencing service and operations issues with individual solid waste and trash service providers. The City does not provide trash and recycling collection services, but said it is in contact with trash and recycling collection providers, including Waste Management, in an effort to have them better address service issues. The City recommends that residents contact their solid waste and recycling collection service provider directly. (City of Johns Creek)
2. The City of Johns Creek is searching for qualified construction firms and extending an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the intersection improvement project at Medlock Bridge Road (State Route 141) and Johns Creek Parkway. Interested construction firms can attend the Prebid conference on Dec. 13 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. All ITBs must be received electronically via BidNet, the City's bid platform, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 29. (Appen Media)
3. The Johns Creek Art Center is currently hosting a holiday artist’s market through Dec. 23. Althea Foster, program director and curator, said the market consists primarily of community artists and is "a great place to shop for gifts and things." The market is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. (Appen Media)
4. Congratulations to the Holly Jolly Block Party's "Christmas Tree Decorating Contest" winners! Kids R Kids Johns Creek won first place and Imagix Dental won second place. The trees will be on display at Johns Creek City Hall through December. (City of Johns Creek)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Holiday Artist's Market At Johns Creek Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Wednesday Weekly Networking At Johns Creek Chamber Offices (9:30 AM)
• Santa's Workshop At North Point Mall in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Today, Dec. 7, is the public input meeting on the Buice Road Trail (Spruill Road to Haverhill Lane / TSPLOST II Project) at 6:00 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall. Click here for project details and the online public comment form. (City of Johns Creek)
• Congratulations to Corporal James Tait! He has served at the Johns Creek Police Department for six years and currently serves in the Criminal Investigations Division. (Johns Creek PD)
• A three-bedroom home with a spacious and modern kitchen is for sale in nearby Buford! Click the link to see more homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!