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Public Safety
Senator joins Flock camera task force after Johns Creek concerns
State Sen. John Albers, who chairs the Senate Public Safety Committee, joined a Georgia law enforcement task force examining potential legislation on Flock camera misuse, days after Johns Creek residents discussed the technology at a community town hall with Chief Mitchell.
Public Safety
20-year-old charged in Johns Creek DUI stop as police log 24 incidents
Johns Creek Police logged 24 incidents on Wednesday, Aug. 19, including a DUI-under-21 arrest on Jones Bridge Road, a stalking report on Starfire Lane and a hit-and-run on State Bridge Road.
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Public Safety
Senator joins Flock camera task force after Johns Creek concerns
State Sen. John Albers, who chairs the Senate Public Safety Committee, joined a Georgia law enforcement task force examining potential legislation on Flock camera misuse, days after Johns Creek residents discussed the technology at a community town hall with Chief Mitchell.
Johns Creek, GA
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Feels like 72° · 39% rain
SatPatchy Fog88°F20%
SunPatchy Fog89°F20%
MonMostly Sunny91°F12%
TueSunny92°F10%
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Public Safety
Senator joins Flock camera task force after Johns Creek concerns
State Sen. John Albers, who chairs the Senate Public Safety Committee, joined a Georgia law enforcement task force examining potential legislation on Flock camera misuse, days after Johns Creek residents discussed the technology at a community town hall with Chief Mitchell.
Johns Creek, GA
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Feels like 72° · 39% rain
SatPatchy Fog88°F20%
SunPatchy Fog89°F20%
MonMostly Sunny91°F12%
TueSunny92°F10%
WedSunny93°F9%
ThuSunny94°F9%
FriSunny94°F20%
Public Safety
Johns Creek man sentenced to 6 years in NFL impersonation loan fraud scheme
Johns Creek resident CJ Evins, 29, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for a wire fraud scheme that impersonated NFL players including Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans.
Public Safety
Johns Creek logs stalking, larceny reports on first day of school
The Johns Creek Police Department's daily bulletin for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, logged nine incidents including a stalking report, a five-day larceny on State Bridge Road, two traffic crashes on the first day of school and a surrendered-license arrest.
Public Safety
Johns Creek logs battery arrest, four crashes over the weekend
Johns Creek police arrested a 40-year-old man on a misdemeanor battery charge at the 9900 block of Buice Road late Sunday, Aug. 2, while four traffic crashes were also logged across the city that day.
Public Safety
West Nile detected in Fulton, DeKalb as rain fuels mosquito surge
Mosquito traps in Fulton and DeKalb counties have tested positive for West Nile virus, and recent heavy rain is fueling new breeding conditions as the Fulton County Board of Health urges Johns Creek-area residents to take precautions.
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Fulton County health official warns Johns Creek residents of heightened West Nile virus risk ; Fulton Health Officials Warn of Worst West Nile Outbreak Since 2004
Fulton County Environmental Health Deputy Director Chris Kumnick warned Johns Creek-area residents about West Nile virus in a July 23 interview, as the CDC reports the worst early-season outbreak nationally since 2004 and Fulton County mosquito traps have already tested positive.
Public Safety
McGinnis Ferry Road closes for a week amid weekend traffic crashes
Johns Creek Police Department announced a weeklong closure of McGinnis Ferry Road starting July 20 for road work, while the department's Sunday, July 19 daily bulletin recorded three traffic crashes and a non-criminal death call.
Public Safety
Georgia officers disciplined for misusing Flock cameras; Johns Creek oversight unclear
At least 20 Georgia officers have been disciplined or charged for misusing Flock Safety license plate readers for personal purposes, raising oversight questions for Johns Creek, where police have accessed the same system since 2019 with no publicly confirmed safeguards.
Public Safety
Johns Creek named America's safest city for 2026–2027
Johns Creek earned the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report's Safest Places to Live list for 2026–2027, with Police Chief Mark Mitchell crediting a five-tier community partnership model and longtime city employee Elizabeth Warren pointing to nearly two decades of cross-sector alignment.
Public Safety
Fulton County Sheriff arrests "Most Wanted" sex trafficking suspect in Decatur
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office arrested James Anthony Zachery, a "Top 10 Most Wanted" fugitive, in Decatur on Friday, July 17, on charges including rape, aggravated sodomy and sex trafficking involving a 10-year-old child.
Public Safety
Fulton County health officials warn Johns Creek residents of rising heat dangers
The Fulton County Board of Health issued a heat safety advisory on Thursday, July 16, warning Johns Creek residents about rising extreme heat risks and directing them to call 211 for cooling center locations.
Public Safety
Fulton health officials urge produce washing as parasite outbreak spreads to 34 states
The Fulton County Board of Health issued an advisory Monday, July 13, urging residents to take extra precautions with fresh produce as a national cyclosporiasis outbreak has confirmed 1,645 cases across 34 states, with over a dozen in Georgia.
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