The creek's name is believed to have originated with John Rogers, one of the earliest white settlers in the area.

[3][4] Johns Creek originates at Vaughn Lake, a reservoir in southern Forsyth County.

From there, the stream flows south through the city of Johns Creek, passing through the Standard Club and under Abbotts Bridge Road.

From there, stream passes through RiverPines Golf before emptying in the Chattahoochee River.

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