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School plans electronic recycling in community
Johns Creek also is home to Alcon, which manufactures pharmaceuticals, medical devices and contact lenses, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, which employs some 384 people. The 2025 economic plan recommends the city expand its foothold in the creative industry with advertising, marketing, design and performing arts businesses. “We are in a great region for creatives,” Allonce said. “Georgia and Atlanta have blossomed in the creative industries.”
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Woodward North Academy invites the community to take part in the Ecycle Drive April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a sustainability initiative, the academy hopes to help keep equipment put of the landfills and properly recycle equipment. The initiative is in partnership with Inspiredu, an organization that aims to drive digital inclusion and literacy. In return Inspriedu will perform a data erase and refurbish the technology donated. Technology items that will be accepted include laptops, tablets, desktop computers, printers, projectors, digital cameras, phone, cables and more. Almost anything associated with technology will be accepted except appliances and non-LCD televisions. Those who wish to receive a taxdonation form from Inspiredu are asked to provide their first and last name, address, phone number, email address and donated equipment quantity. A member of the school will check in and sign the form. An email will be sent by Inspiredu for tax purposes. Drop-off will take place behind the Woodward Academy North multiplex under the covered parking lot 6565 Boles Road Duluth, GA 30097.
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SCREENSHOT
The Johns Creek City Council reviews an update to an economic plan outlining goals for the next four years at a March 10 meeting. The goal recommends investing in the health and wellness sector, creating fun destinations and encouraging smart growth.
Plan highlights goals for city’s growth By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council reviewed an update to the 2025 Economic Development Strategic Plan March 10 with an eye toward fostering the health care and wellness sectors, promoting recreation and encouraging sustainable growth. Economic Development Director Kim Allonce, who penned the report with city staff, said it will guide planning for the next four years by highlighting the city’s strengths and challenges while offering strategic recommendations.
Health, wellness and innovation Johns Creek has focused on health, wellness and technology since a 2016 plan identified the industries as leading sectors in the city, Allonce said. Studies conducted in 2024 support that focus. “We have been an emerging leader in health, wellness and innovation,” Allonce said. In June, the Development Authority of Fulton County approved a $75-million revenue bond and 10-year property tax abatement to attract medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific to Johns Creek, creating more than 300 jobs.
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