Johns Creek residents can comment Thursday on the city’s proposed 3.492-mill property-tax rate.

The first public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. October 15 at City Hall.

This guide explains what the hearing covers, why a millage rate is not the same as a complete property-tax bill, and how residents can prepare specific questions before the City Council’s October 26 vote.

It also explains how to prepare useful questions, what to verify in the city’s official materials and how to follow the council’s final action.

Johns Creek High’s Lady Gladiators won the program’s first-ever region championship Thursday.

The team beat Milton 6–5 in a walk-off finish, finished 21–5 overall and will host a first-round state-playoff series October 14–15.

The story follows the decisive seventh-inning rally and explains where families should check for game times, tickets and postseason updates.

It also notes the difference between the region title and the upcoming playoff assignment.

The piece also identifies the official source for postseason changes.

Early voting begins Tuesday, October 13, in Fulton County.

Johns Creek voters can use the advance-voting period before the November 3 election, which includes a proposed 0.75 percent transportation sales tax question.

This guide explains the dates, voting-location checks, identification reminders, absentee-ballot deadline and the importance of reviewing official ballot information.

Readers should confirm the current location and hours with Fulton County before voting.

The page is written for Tuesday-morning readers who need current election guidance.