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Celebrated Early Childhood Educator Expands Atlanta Offerings with New Child Care Center

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Blue Marble Academy, known for excellence in early childhood education, is pleased to announce its child care center in Johns Creek, Georgia is now open and enrolling children ages six weeks to 12 years. The latest expansion in the Atlanta area marks another milestone in BBMA's commitment to providing top-tier infant and toddler care, preschool, before care, aftercare, and an enriching summer camp program. This location offers morning drop-off and after-school pick-up for Brookwood, Findley Oaks, Johns Creek, Lake Windward, Medlock Bridge, River Trail Middle, Shakerag, Sharon, and Wilson Creek.

With Big Blue Marble Academy's mission to Nurture Little Minds and Grow Big Hearts, this location combines the best in early childhood care, hands-on experiences, and a research-backed global curriculum that nurtures cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth while introducing children to diverse cultures and languages. This global curriculum is embedded with STEAM and service learning to inspire children and instill a love of learning.

"We are proud to announce Big Blue Marble Academy's latest expansion in the Atlanta area and the 22nd location in Georgia," noted Jeff Wahl, CEO of Big Blue Marble Academy. "We look forward to enriching the lives of families in the Johns Creek community and supporting their youngest learners as they embark on their education journey."

On October 20, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM local families are invited to a Fall Festival/Open House to tour the school, learn about the unique curriculum and offerings, and meet the education staff.

Big Blue Marble Academy Johns Creek is located at 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30024, and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. For more information, visit bbmacademy.com.

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# 1 Senior Care provider expands! Now offering top-tier post-surgical care services in Johns Creek, GA.

Roswell, United States - August 31, 2023 / Family Private Care LLC /

Family Private Care, a leading provider of excellent healthcare solutions, is excited to announce expanding its services to include post-surgical care in Johns Creek, GA. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for high-quality in-home care services for residents and families in the area.

As the #1 Johns Creek and Roswell home health care, Family Private Care has established a reputation for delivering expert healthcare services focusing on compassion and personalized care. With their team of highly skilled and dedicated nurses, they are committed to providing exceptional care right in the comfort of their patient's homes.

"We are thrilled to announce that Family Private Care is expanding its services to include post-surgical care in Johns Creek, GA," said Jarod Carter, owner of Family Private Care. "This new offering reflects our commitment to providing expert healthcare solutions to the community. With our team of highly skilled and dedicated nurses, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care right in the comfort of our patient's homes. Our expansion into post-surgical care in Johns Creek reinforces our mission to enhance the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families in our community. We look forward to serving the healthcare needs of the Johns Creek community and making a positive difference in the lives of those we care for."

By offering post-surgical care services in Johns Creek GA, Family Private Care aims to address the specific medical needs of individuals who require advanced healthcare support. This includes a wide range of services such as medication management, wound care, pain management, monitoring of vital signs, and more.

Residents and families in Johns Creek, GA, can now benefit from Family Private Cares post-srugical care services, ensuring their loved ones receive the highest level of care while remaining in the comfort of their homes. The #1 home care company in Johns Creeks expansion into the Johns Creek area demonstrates its commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare solutions to the local community.

For more information about Family Private Care and their home care in Johns Creek, GA, please visit their website at https://familyprivatecarellc.com/

About Family Private Care: Family Private Care is a trusted provider of comprehensive healthcare solutions, offering a range of in-home care services to individuals and families in Johns Creek, GA. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, they deliver exceptional care while promoting independence, well-being, and improved quality of life. Family Private Care is committed to providing personalized and compassionate healthcare services to meet the unique needs of each individual they serve.

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Tony Plummer (770) 525-3252 https://familyprivatecarellc.com/

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In the next fiscal year, Johns Creek residents will see property tax bills based on the rollback millage rate of 3.646 mills.

The Johns Creek City Council passed the new rate in a 6-1 vote at the Aug. 8 regular meeting, the last of three public hearings on the millage rate. Councilman Bob Erramilli cast the dissenting vote, preferring to keep the millage rate steady at 3.986 mills so the city could fund more projects in fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1.

Erramilli argued the lower rate would result in minimal savings for residents on their tax bills, whereas the city would lose nearly $2 million in extra revenue.

“By depriving ourselves of these capital projects, we are losing in the long run,” Erramilli said.

While Councilwoman Stacy Skinner voted to roll back the rate because “every little bit helps,” she voiced a promise to have better policies going forward when allocating surplus for capital projects.

“We currently have our strategic priorities set at the beginning of the year, and we never have had the discussion of where the funding is coming from or if we can accomplish that,” Skinner said. “Meanwhile, there’s some members of the community that think we’re doing these things ... I want to make sure the message we send is that we’re doing what we tell you we’re doing, and we will have it funded.”

Mayor John Bradberry responded by saying the City Council casts a vision for where it wants the city to go and that he’s confident it is heading toward those objectives.

“We might have to pace ourselves, so we stay within a finite range of resources,” Bradberry said.

Also at the regular meeting, Finance Director Ronnie Campbell held the first hearing of the fiscal year 2024 budget, totaling $78.5 million. However, the new budget may see some adjustments based on discussion from the earlier council work session.

At the work session, the council agreed to recommit $1 million to property tax stabilization and $400,000 to the infrastructure maintenance accrual fund for land acquisition. One Johns Creek, a coalition that aims to reduce substance abuse among youth, and city efforts to conduct its own municipal election in 2025 will also now see some level of funding in fiscal year 2024.

The council also deliberated how the city should allocate leftover money from the current year. While the city was unable to verify the surplus amount, Bradberry estimated it would be around $9 million.

There was consensus among the council to cede surplus money to Creekside Park, which has an $8 million funding gap, and to the replacement of Fire Station 63.

The council is set to refine the fiscal year 2024 budget at its Aug. 22 work session. The second and final public hearing for the budget is scheduled for the Sept. 12 City Council meeting, where it is also expected to be adopted.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A popular fast food chain is trying to open a new location in Johns Creek, but residents near the spot are pushing back against it.

Shake Shack, known for their burgers and fries, and yes, shakes, would have to cut down a long-standing tree to make room at the location.

The neighbors in the Johns Creek area nearby want to protect the tree, which is 100 years old.

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On Monday night, Channel 2′s Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson learned the neighbors scored a win.

The 100-year-old oak tree could block Shake Shack from opening its planned location on State Bridge Road.

There’s a final vote in two weeks, but a city commission voted to keep the tree where it is.

By doing so, the commission gave Johns Creek neighbors at least a temporary win, while potentially putting the popular burger chain in a pickle.

One of the neighbors opposed to the Shake Shack spot is Joan Compton. She told Channel 2 Action News that the 100-year-old, 69-foot-tall tree was important.

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“It’s a little oasis in a large suburban shopping center and we felt it was worth keeping,” Compton said. “We didn’t want to sacrifice this tree.”

For Shake Shack to make their restaurant, developers would have to cut the old tree down so they can make room for the drive-thru.

Compton is one of several neighbors fighting the business’ proposal.

“These old trees are a conduit for people who might not think about the history her to start thinking about it,” Compton said.

Shake Shack wants to build their new location on State Bridge Road near Medlock Bridge Road. It’s the business intersection in Johns Creek.

Not everyone is against Shake Shack removing the tree. Some people say that the tree standing in the restaurant’s way is dying.

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“We do feel like this tree has to be addressed because of the potential hazard it now poses,” Tyler Morris, Willow Capital Partners, said.

A representative linked to the project made a case for the restaurant’s plan to the Johns Creek Planning Commission on Monday. He said a study by an arborist revealed the water oak has defects that might cause limbs to fall over the next decade.

Still, neighbors who want to protect the long-standing tree pushed back.

“People say this tree is not going to last long, these fast foods are going to last less than this tree,” Royce Reinecke, another neighbor, said.

The planning commission denied Shake Shack’s proposal, but the final say lies with the city council in two weeks.

Compton said she has nothing against Shake Shack itself, just the location, echoing the sentiments of other residents.

“We need to save it and enjoy it for its entire natural and full lifecycle,” Lynn Pennington, of Johns Creek Beautification, said.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Nine young professionals and college students shared their perspectives on city planning and future needs to Johns Creek officials at a NEXT Gen Forum July 10 at City Hall.

The group expressed their observations about the city’s strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of a new generation preparing to engage with the community.

Community Development Director Ben Song led a presentation on demographics and key developments in Johns Creek that include:

Addressing the young guests, Song said that he hopes sharing information about some of the city’s major projects would give future leaders a chance to add their own perspectives for how Johns Creek develops.

“It’ll be a great way for us to get that information out, but at the same time to get your input, because I do believe it's a valuable, valuable asset that we need to take into consideration — from what we typically hear on a day-to-day basis,” Song said.

The guests were asked a series of questions centered around the city's assets, challenges, cultural resources, housing and defining characteristics.

Cultural diversity, they said, was one of Johns Creek’s assets. But guests also said the city lacked diversity in both business, housing and transportation options.

Most of Johns Creek is residential, Song said, primarily consisting of “single-family residential.”

“If we're trying to make it a place where people will want to come back to for a younger demographic, then that's inherently going to offend some people's sensibilities,” said Varun Vishwanath, a civil engineering student at Georgia Tech.

Vishwanath called the city’s zoning code “very prescriptive,” suggesting its standard of density is narrow.

“If it's going to be an area of density, then it should be actually dense,” Vishwanath said.

Gabi Rolader, a rising junior at Virginia Tech and a Johns Creek Communication Department intern, said there has been a lot of business turnover around the corner of State Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road. The city is now working on a revitalization plan for that area, using community input.

“All these places get closed down and then replaced with other ones, so you kind of lose your connection to that area,” Rolader said.

Rolader and Alex Arabis, a rising junior at the University of South Carolina, helped organize the NEXT Gen Forum. Song said he hopes the forum will become at least an annual gathering.

Another college student commented on frequent visits to Avalon in the summer but has a difficult time finding parking.

“If there’s another thing like it, like Medley, then I’ll probably go there,” she said.