Johns Creek ranked #1 in Georgia, #5 in nation for best places to live
U.S. News & World Report's 2026–2027 rankings put the Fulton County city atop Georgia and in the national top five.
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Johns Creek has landed at the top of Georgia and near the top of the country in U.S. News & World Report's newly released 2026–2027 Best Places to Live rankings — first in the state, fifth in the nation.
The rankings were announced on the city's official website.
We are proud that our community has once again been r ...— Johns Creek city officials
Not all recent news from the city has been celebratory. In June, the Fulton County Board of Health warned parents, students, and staff at Johns Creek High School about a potential tuberculosis exposure on campus. Health officials sent letters to families and offered two free testing days at the North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta. The identity of the diagnosed individual and the exact exposure dates were not confirmed, and the number of close contacts remained unknown, according to fox5atlanta.com.
For residents tracking the tuberculosis situation, the Fulton County Board of Health can be reached at 770-520-7556.
Why it matters — The top-five national ranking shapes Johns Creek's identity and growth trajectory at a moment when the city is actively expanding development — while residents with students at Johns Creek High School should be aware of the earlier tuberculosis exposure and available free testing.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- The city was named the #1 safest place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
- Exact dates of tuberculosis exposure at Johns Creek High School
- Number of students and staff considered close contacts in the TB exposure
- low crime rates as a key factor
- according to multiple local outlets covering the announcement
- advancing projects including a new Town Center tunnel and gateway and mixed-use developments, while also welcoming new businesses such as Famous Dave's barbecue
Reported by johnscreekga.gov, patch.com, appenmedia.com, fox5atlanta.com
