Mayor Joe Lockwood
Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:44 pm
Mayor Joe Lockwood, Milton

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It's hard to believe 2015 is here. But I guess time flies when you're working as hard as Milton building the future of our great city. The coming year is going to be huge for us, and today I want to tell you about some of the great things you can expect from our city.

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1. New facilities: From the Bell Memorial Park expansion to the new Milton Senior Center to the Broadwell Pavilion, all the way to our new City Hall, in 2015, we will see a lot of projects moving forward or to completion in Milton. We have a wealth of information at the city's website about exactly what's going into these projects, so I encourage you all to visit and take a look.



2. Leading the standard in local government: We continue to strive for innovation in the ways we connect with residents and provide services, and 2015 will be no different. Over the next 12 months, we'll make tremendous progress in our efforts to engage transparently 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We'll update our Strategic Plan, roll out a new, responsive website built for your busy lifestyle, lead the fire department through an Insurance Services Office (ISO) review and select a new chief of police. Each one of these initiatives gives Milton's staff and elected officials the exciting opportunity to interact with residents on a new and deeper level.


3. Intersection improvements: In 2015, you'll see us take serious steps toward improving your trips through Milton at heavy commute times. Early spring will bring completion of the Birmingham Highway, Providence and New Providence roundabout. Construction is slated to begin on a major overhaul of the Crabapple Crossroads, and we'll start buying land needed for an improvement the intersection of Birmingham and Hopewell roads - one of our most requested projects.

Well, that's all the space they'll give me. But, I want to make sure that each and every one of you knows that Milton's City Hall is your City Hall. This staff is your staff. We're here to serve you. Don't ever hesitate to contact us or a staff member to find the information you need.

Here's looking to a great 2015!

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European Market on Milton Avenue is a 2-day European-style shopping experience unlike any other!
The market is held underneath 2 enormous tents that will cover the street. Local Artisans and Gatherers will create a European marketplace to sell their treasures in Downtown Alpharetta.
From the moment you step inside you can feel the thrill in the air. You'll find your senses bombarded with colors, sounds, smells and activity, suggestive of a marketplace in a distant land.
An eclectic gathering of merchandise – art, hand-crafted jewelry, vintage furnishing & décor, women & children’s fashion, garden what-nots, and gourmet edibles and much more!
The market is open Saturday from 10am to 6pm & Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
For more information website www.europeanmarketonmilton.com or email tsc678@yahoo.com or 404-226-0351.

Directions
GA 400 North or South, exit 9, left on Haynes Bridge Rd. Left on Old Milton Parkway. Right at light onto Main Street (SR9). Go through light at Milton Avenue; you will be passing the festival by the city park on your left.

Parking
Alpharetta City Hall (South Main Street)
Milton Center (Milton Avenue)
PAL Parking Lot (Haynes Bridge Road)
Downtown Parking (on Roswell and Old Roswell Streets)

Road Closure
Friday, September 21 at 5 pm until approx. 12 am Sunday, September 23 on Milton Avenue from Main Street west to the intersection of Roswell St.-Canton St. will be completely closed.

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Earth Day is coming up this Sunday, and the perfect place to celebrate is in a Sharp Residential new home in Milton! Milton’s Third Annual Earth Day Festival will be held just a few minutes from their Milton Place and Vickery Crest communities.

The festival will be held in Birmingham Park on Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the City of Milton and Milton Grows Green, and is a free, family-friendly event held to increase environmental awareness within this great city. Event festivities include entertainment acts, a rock wall, unique crafts, horse drawn carriage and pony rides, inflatable hamster balls , environmental games and free food. “Green” products and services from local vendors will also be on display.

After a day of environmental fun, be sure to stop by the Milton Place and Vickery Crest communities. Milton offers some of the hottest Atlanta real estate for sale today! Milton Place is an exclusive, gated community of 27 homes. Brick homes feature spacious lots of up to two acres, full basements, three-car garages, fantastic interior finishes and more. Homes are priced from the $360,000s, and the community is conveniently located off of Hopewell Road. Home owners in this community also receive exclusive access to the swim/tennis club at Vickery Crest located just across the street!

Vickery Crest is a 60 home community in the heart of Milton. Priced from the $390,000s, these beautiful brick homes have gorgeous interior finishes, side entry three-car garages and more. Community amenities include a pavilion, two lighted tennis courts and a junior Olympic pool.

The City of Milton is a great place to live, and this Earth Day festival is just one of many great events held throughout the year!

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Attention residents who want to be heard when it comes to the future of Highway 9: The fourth and final meeting of the City of Milton's Ga. 9 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study will take place March 7 at Milton's City Hall.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m., said City Planner Michele McIntosh-Ross. Click here for directions to City Hall.

"This meeting will bring to an end the public workshop process of this study," said McIntosh-Ross. "If you have not made it a priority to attend one of these meetings, this is your last chance before the draft plan is created."

McIntosh-Ross said the draft plan containing public input from each of the four meetings will be presented to City Council at its work session March 12. There will be a subsequent public hearing where residents can provide public comment on the draft plan April 9. Staff will request the plan be adopted with revisions from the previous two meetings April 23.

This is the fourth and final public workshop held as part of a planning study of the Ga. 9 area from Bethany Bend in Milton to Mayfield Road in Alpharetta and the areas east of Ga. 9 to Ga. 400, which includes Deerfield Parkway. The study is funded by a $100,000 LCI grant (with a $25,000 city match) awarded to Milton by the Atlanta Regional Commission in February 2011.

The LCI grant program provides funds for small area studies to determine strategies that link transportation improvements with land-use development. Ultimately, these studies aim to help improve the livability and sustainability of the area.

After the completion and adoption of the plan, the areas become eligible for additional money to implement the transportation projects identified in the study.

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Registration is now open for Camp Joyful Soles, Milton's special needs day camp for children age 12 to 18.

Additionally, the city is hiring three camp counselors to help staff and run the effort, said Tom Gilliam, Milton's recreation programs coordinator.

"For the second year, we will offer this camp for children with mild disabilities as a partnership with the City of Alpharetta," said Gilliam. "Last year was a great success, and we had overwhelming support from parents looking for options after Alpharetta's Camp Happy Hearts."

HOW TO REGISTER AND CAMP INFORMATION


To register for Joyful Soles, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us and download the form. It may be filled out online, then mailed or dropped off at Milton's City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004. Please make sure if mailing to clearly mark the contents are for Tom Gilliam.

Camp Joyful Soles, held in conjunction with Alpharetta's Camp Happy Hearts, will take place at Hopewell Middle School from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4 to July 27 (with no camp July 4). This small, specialized camp is limited to just 20 participants a week and includes arts and crafts, games, special guests, fitness classes and swimming once a week.

The cost is $125 for Milton and Alpharetta residents and $187.50 for non-residents (a 50 percent increase) per week. Guardians may register for all eight weeks or a week at a time. The first week must be paid in full. There is a $50 per-week, non-refundable, non-transferable fee to hold spaces in future weeks. Remainder of the balance is due prior to the week reserved.

COUNSELORS NEEDED

The City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department is hiring three part-time, seasonal positions - a lead counselor and two counselors - to help run and staff Camp Joyful Soles.

Interested applicants need to have graduated high school by June 1, 2012.

Full information on job qualifications, pay and more is available at the City of Milton's online Career Center. For mobile device users, simply choose the "Careers" tab on the city's mobile site, then choose "Lead Counselor - Joyful Soles" or "Counselor - Joyful Soles."

Applications are due April 6.

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Dreaming of the picturesque communities of yesteryear where children could play freely in a safe environment and Saturday afternoons consisted of leisurely strolls down to the local ice cream shop? Well, now you can make that dream a reality by visiting the Atlanta new homes at Crabapple Crossroads by The Providence Group.

Located in the heart of the historic Crabapple District in desirable North Fulton, Crabapple Crossroads is a fantastic new home community where residents are within walking distance to everything including restaurants, an ice cream shop, bakery, boutiques and medical facilities, as well as award-winning Milton schools.

When you do have to leave Milton, you’ll find that you have easy access to GA 400 for quick drives throughout Atlanta.

Crabapple Crossroads is composed of spacious new Garden-style homes with up to five bedrooms and 3,000 to 3,500 square feet of living spaced priced from the mid-$300,000s. Homes offer spectacular features such as rear-entry garages and private, fenced courtyards.

Inside you’ll find amazing finishes such as owner’s suites on the main level, large sitting rooms, 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, finished third-level retreats, lofts and gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, oversized islands, stainless steel appliances and beautiful stained cabinets.

Although historic Crabapple District has fun just a short walk away, you’ll find that you don’t have to even leave the community to have a little quality time with your family. Crabapple Crossroads has many wonderful amenities including a pool, clubhouse and parks; and a new playground with pavilion and picnic area is on schedule for a spring completion date.

Plus, the community offers low-maintenance living with lawn maintenance provided for the front and backyards.

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Traton Homes is helping homebuyers achieve their dreams of home ownership this year with incentives on move-in ready homes at Westminister Place. Conveniently situated in Milton, a location that was recently recognized as having the best quality of life in the state of Georgia according to an “On Numbers” study, Westminister Place features new price reductions up to $75,900 plus $5,000 in closing cost bonuses.

“Milton is a highly desirable area for home buyers, and the city has seen a lot of recognition lately including being distinguished as having the best quality of life in Georgia,” said Kimberly Garwood, marketing manager for Traton Homes. “In addition to its rich culture and suburban charm, Milton is further distinguished as having one of the finest high schools in the country.”

Westminister Place is an intimate enclave of only 14 full-acre, basement home sites, priced from the $500,000s. Buyers may choose from three move-in ready homes including the Inglewood, Providence, and Lexington designs. These featured homes each offer five bedrooms and 4 to 5.5 bathrooms with popular interior finishes such as granite countertops, deluxe trim, coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchens, fireplaces, three-sides masonry exteriors, 10-foot ceilings, iron balusters, media rooms, three-car garages and more. In addition to the great move-in ready opportunities, buyers may choose their plan and build with new presale pricing.

Children in Westminister Place are served by Summit Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High schools.

To visit this Traton community, travel GA 400 North to Exit 8 (Mansell Road). Turn left off ramp and stay in right lane. Continue approximately 2 miles (crossing Atlanta Rd/Hwy 9), following signs to GA 140W (140W/Houze Road and Arnold Mill Road are all the same Road —it changes names as you travel). Turn right on 140W/Houze Road. Continue 3.2 miles and bear right (at Fire Station) on New Providence Road. Continue on New Providence Road for approximately 2 miles and Westminster Place will be on your right.

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Neighboring communities happy with end-of-year construction numbers


MILTON/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Two neighboring communities are finishing the year in the black when it comes to residential construction permitting.

Forsyth County and city of Milton planning and development officials say their area has seen an overall positive outlook when it comes to new home permits.

"We will permit a few more homes, more homes than last year," said Tom Brown, director of Forsyth County Department of Planning and Community Development.

Commercial permits are a bit harder and a bit more misleading, Brown said.

"You could have a commercial permit for a Walmart and a commercial permit for someone doing a dumpster enclosure," Brown said. "A residential unit is pretty comparable."

In the case of a residential construction, one may be taking about a detached home, an apartment or a townhome.

"You're talking about a new household coming online," Brown said.

Percentage-wise, it may seem like a small increase, but it's still more than the previous year.

"The good sign is that people still find this area attractive, people want to move here," Brown said. "Compared to other counties, we are doing much more activity. Regardless of people's opinions, people want to be here."


In Milton the picture is a little different. While commercial numbers for building permits dropped off significantly from 2010 to this year, residential spiked. New homes got a small bump, but the real jump in construction came from additions and extensions of current homes, including pools and garages.

"Not a lot of commercial businesses are spending money right now [in Milton]," said Wade Greene, chief building inspector with Milton. "Instead we're finding people are adding on to their current homes. They decided they can live with their home for another couple years."

Green said the numbers are a far cry from the boom of 2007, but still not as bad as 2008 or 2009.

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September 08, 2011
MILTON, Ga. - Tammi Kimsey has thrown down the gauntlet and issued a challenge to the residents of Milton – fly your flag on Sept. 11.

Initially, Kimsey wanted her neighbors in the Avensong subdivision to take part. But that wasn't enough.

"After thinking about it more, I decided that I didn't want to just see Avensong accept this challenge, I wanted to see the entire city of Milton accept it," Kimsey said.

"Ten years ago, in the days after Sept. 11 happened, I remember how almost every home had their American flag flying proudly to show their patriotism and the solidarity our country had," said Kimsey. " I remember the feeling of pride I had seeing so many flags. And I want to honor the almost 3,000 who lost their lives on Sept. 11 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania."

Now, 10 years later, Kimsey's son-in-law, Lt. Paul Christian Ritter, is serving overseas in the Navy, and his deployment has caused him to be largely absent for his newborn daughter's life.

"He has missed out on all of her 'firsts,'" Kimsey said. "The first time she rolled over, first time she started crawling, first tooth and she's very close to her first steps."

For all that time, his wife – Kimsey's daughter, Nicole, a Milton High School graduate -- has had to raise the child alone at their home in Washington state.

"I want to honor Christian's service to our country, and the service of the millions of men and women who voluntarily agree to put their lives and the lives of their families on hold, and are willing to go into harm's way in some of the most hostile environments, to keep a 9/11 from ever happening again," Kimsey said.

"On the anniversary of that horrible day, let's honor those that lost their lives, as well as all the military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, during the fight against al-Qaeda in both Iraq and Afghanistan so that we can all feel safe here in the U.S," she said. "Let's have every home fly their American flag with the same pride they did 10 years ago."

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Come to Milton High's stadium for a night of free fun
MILTON, Ga., July 29, 2011 - Don't forget that this Sunday, July 31, the Milton High School Touchdown Club and the cities of Milton and Alpharetta present the Milton High School Community Kickoff from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school's football stadium.

The free, family-friendly event features a "Flick on the Field," a pep rally, food and information from the program's Community Partners, games and rides for the kids and much, much more. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of fall football in the South, all at no cost.

There will be a crowd from the school's varsity, junior varsity and ninth-grade football, cheerleading and feeder programs, plus the Alpharetta Youth Football Association. Everyone, regardless of affiliation with the teams, is invited, so bring the kids and connect with friends missed over the summer.

For more information about the Community Kickoff 2011, contact Melody Cookson at 678-234-5801 or cruisedirector@bellsouth.net.
Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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MILTON, GA., Oct. 25, 2010 - The City of Milton Public Works Department and Milton Grows Green are offering residents a bulky trash amnesty and computer/electronics recycling collection day Saturday, Oct. 30.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents of Milton can bring items to the City of Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road. Proof of residency will be required, and utility bills are preferred.

Some of the items that will be accepted are:
· tires - must be off the rim, automobile tires only; limit 4 per car
· sofas
· tables
· refrigerators
· chairs
· washers
· dryers
· televisions
· deactivated cell phones
· computer equipment and electronics

The following items will not be accepted:
· paint
· household hazardous waste
· any fluids including motor oil and anti-freeze
· household batteries
· construction and demolition materials
· yard waste

Materials will only be accepted at the site on the day of the event and only during the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please note that the gate will close at 2 p.m.

This event is held in conjunction with the cities of Alpharetta and Roswell, along with Keep Roswell Beautiful.

For more information, please contact The City of Milton Public Works Department at 678-242-2500 or Milton Grows Green at mgg@cityofmiltonga.us.

For proper disposal of the items not accepted please contact one of the following:
· Roswell Recycling Center: 770-442-8822 (motor oil, anti-freeze)
· Chadwick Landfill: 770-475-9868 (construction and demolition materials)

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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Residents have two events Oct. 16: Mayor's Run and Rivers Alive

MILTON, GA., Oct. 14, 2010 - Saturday, Oct. 16 is going to be busy in Milton, with two events helping build a stronger community: The 2nd Annual Milton Mayor's Run and River's Alive 2010.

2nd ANNUAL MILTON MAYOR'S RUN
The 2nd Annual Milton Mayor's Run begins at 8 a.m. sharp in the parking lot of the Kohl's at the corner of Ga. 9 and Deerfield Parkway (10397 Ga. 9 North) with a 5K run. A 1K fun-run for younger children will begin at 8:45 a.m., or immediately following the finish of the race. CorePhysique founder and Milton Fitness Camp coach Kolleen Riddick will warm-up racers before the start.

Spots are still available for runners, and race-day registration is encouraged. The cost is $25 for the 5K run and 1K fun-run. That fee includes food and fluids after the race and a quality, moisture-wicking T-shirt with an event logo designed by Milton resident Andy Furman. Proceeds benefit the Milton Parks and Recreation Department.

Awards will be given to the 5K male and female Open and Masters winners and top three finishers in 14 age groups ranging from under-10 to 70-plus. All finishers in the 1K fun-run receive ribbons, while the top five racers under 12 will be awarded medals.

Results and photos from the race will be posted Monday morning on the City of Milton Web site, www.cityofmiltonga.us.

Drivers in the area should expect delays on Deerfield Parkway from 8 to 9 a.m., as there will only be one lane open in each direction and no left hand turns from Ga. 9 to Morris Road. In addition, there will be no through traffic on Webb Road at Deerfield Parkway.

RIVERS ALIVE 2010
After the race, why not pitch in to keep Milton clean and beautiful? The "Rivers Alive" waterways cleanup, education and protection program will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, as well.

The Milton Grows Green Committee (MGG) is co-sponsoring the event with Bailey Farm & Gardens, Inc., which has been involved with the project for 13 years. Rivers Alive 2010 will kick off from its traditional location at Bailey Farm & Gardens, 255 Hickory Flat Road, one mile west of the Birmingham Crossroads.

Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to this unique, hands-on opportunity to learn more about our Coosa River watershed and help improve the quality of our drinking water.

Depending on age and capabilities, volunteers will be assigned to predetermined local waterways to remove debris deposited from upstream and left by passers-by. Waders and boots will be a plus for those who want to get in the river. Volunteers should wear appropriate shoes with good traction, as the river banks are slippery.

For younger participants there will be an opportunity to apply storm drain markers in a local neighborhood.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Jason Wright
jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us
678-242-2523 (office)
770-825-3096 (cell)
Note: In an effort to provide the most up-to-date information for Milton citizens, the Communications Department will now send pre- and post-City Council meeting updates informing the public about events at City Hall and their outcomes. Following is the agenda for the September 28 Special Called City Council meeting.

The sole purpose of this meeting is an executive session to discuss potential land acquisition.

City Council meetings normally take place at City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 the first and third Mondays of the month, barring a holiday or special-called meeting. Work sessions are held the second Monday of the month.

For a full list of all city sponsored meetings, click here to see the calendar.

Persons needing special accommodations in order to participate in any city meeting should call 678-242-2500.

CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA
Joe Lockwood, Mayor

CITY COUNCIL
Karen Thurman
Julie Zahner Bailey
Bill Lusk
Burt Hewitt
Joe Longoria
Alan Tart

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Special Called Meeting Agenda 5:00 PM

1) CALL TO ORDER

2) ROLL CALL

3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Led by the Mayor)

4) APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (Add or remove items from the agenda)
(Agenda Item No. 10-1257)

5) PUBLIC COMMENT

6) EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Agenda Item No. 10-1258)
The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss potential land acquisition
7) ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda Item No. 10-1259)

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Milton will begin its fall paving schedule beginning Monday, Sept. 27, said Carter Lucas, Milton's director of Public Works.

Lucas said three roads will be affected: Hickory Flat Road from the Fulton County line to Birmingham Highway (Ga. 372); Thompson Road from Hopewell Road to Tabbystone Place; and Morris Road from Webb to McGinnis Ferry roads.

Click here for a map of the areas affected.

"Paving operations are expected to last approximately two weeks on each section depending on weather," said Lucas. "The project will begin on Hickory Flat, move to Thompson and finish on Morris."

The roads will remain open during the paving, but will be reduced to one travel lane. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible during the construction period, he said.

"But if you must drive through the construction zone, use extreme caution and please drive slowly," said Lucas.

These portions of Morris, Thompson and Hickory Flat roads are ranked No. 2, 3 and 4, respectively, in the city's pavement management plan approved last year by City Council. The $1.121 million contract for the projects is to be carried out by Blount Construction Company.

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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The City of Milton will mail property tax bills Sept. 20, said Milton Finance Director Stacey Inglis. After receipt, residents have 60 days to pay the bill without incurring penalties.

"Recently, we've had a number of citizens ask when they will receive their city property tax bills, because they have already gotten their Fulton County tax bill," she said. "We wanted to make sure everyone knows they have not missed anything."

Inglis said Milton has recently switched its financial accounting software, which pushed back the billing cycle slightly. The switch has also disabled the city's online tax bill payment system.

"I do not have a timeline for when it will resume," said Inglis. "But I assure every citizen in Milton we are working very hard to get it back up and running as soon as possible."

In the meantime, residents still have three options available for paying their bill:
By phone: Call 678-242-2500 and ask for the Revenue Office.

By mail: 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107G, Milton, GA 30004. Please make check(s) payable to City of Milton. Mail both the tax stub and your check or money order.

In person: Finance Office: 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107G, Milton, GA 30004. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Acceptable forms of payment are check, money order, cashier's check, credit card (Visa/MasterCard/American Express and Discover) and cash (exact change only).

For more information, e-mail Revenue Administrator Honor Motes at honor.motes@cityofmiltonga.us or call 678-242-2500.

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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MILTON, GA., Aug. 30, 2010 - The City of Milton today unveiled a new Web site at www.cityofmiltonga.us.

The new site, which boasts a bevy of features and options for residents looking to connect with their community and city government, is the culmination of months of work and planning involving every city department.

"This has been a very big job. I think the citizens of Milton will like what they see," said Communications Manager Jason Wright. "We tried to open the doors of every department via the Web site, and hopefully our residents and business owners will appreciate the difference."

Users will notice big changes right off the bat, with a new layout and fresh photos - many of which were donated by residents - gracing the front page. To see a slide show of donated photos used in the Web site, click here.

Wright said the Web site is built with ease of use in mind. On the front page, there is now a search function, an "I want to" drop down menu taking users to the most popular site features and an interactive calendar. These three options are also available on every interior page.

"We didn't want users to have to 'drill down' very far to get needed information for our most common questions," Wright said. "If, for instance, you want a special event permit, are interested in a zoning case or want to pay your taxes, it's all right there on every page."

Inside, users will find expanded pages with full department head biographies, complete listings of staff with contact information and comprehensive information about everything the City of Milton's government oversees, including the trail plan, comprehensive plan and transportation projects.

But that's not all. There are also new maps, updated permit applications, membership rosters for volunteer boards and much, much more. And that's not to mention the full menu of social media options now available for residents - Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and an RSS feed. All will be updated regularly with vital city information, so sign up and plug in.

To visit the City of Milton's new Web site, simply type in the same address you have always used - www.cityofmiltonga.us. If you have any questions about the new site, contact Wright at 678-242-2523 or by e-mail at jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us.

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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Neighborhood watch groups flourish

MILTON, GA., Aug. 23, 2010 - The Milton Police Department's MPACT (Milton Police And Citizens Together) program has begun to take hold in several neighborhoods across the city.

MPACT is the Milton Police Department's way of organizing and conducting neighborhood watches. It works by creating a network of residents - normally a Homeowners Association - specifically assigned as that neighborhood's point of contact for the Police Department. They report information to each other and police, and distribute information from authorities when needed. In turn, the Police Department is able to provide information and training specific to that particular community.

To schedule a meeting in your neighborhood, contact Community Officer Andrew Phillips. He is available by calling 678-242-2505 or e-mailing andrew.phillips@cityofmiltonga.us.

There is also an online form for residents looking to schedule a meeting with Phillips available at the city's Web site, www.cityofmiltonga.us. Residents may sign up by clicking on "Forms," then choosing "Police Department Community Outreach Program" under "Online Forms."

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Just a few months into the program's launch, Avensong and Fairmont, neighborhoods on Deerfield Parkway and Ga. 9 respectively, are the program's most successful partners, said Phillips.

"The commitment of people like Howard Drobes in Avensong and Tina D'Aversa in Fairmont have been instrumental in making those neighborhoods our most active," said Phillips. "We hope other communities will see the work of these groups and create a similar network in their own neighborhoods."

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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ZONING AGENDA
1. RZ10-02 - To delete or amend the following sections of the City of Milton Zoning
Ordinance to be consistent with the City of Milton Telecommunications Ordinance;
1) Sec. 64-74 - Nonconforming lots, uses and structures;
2) Sec. 64-1097 - Miscellaneous provisions of the State Route 9 Overlay District;
3) Sec. 64-1592 - Alternative antenna support structure to exceed the district height;
4) Sec 64-1594 - Antenna, tower and associated structures (radio, T.V., microwave
broadcasting, etc.) to exceed the district height (O-I, C-1, M-1A, M-1, M-2);
5) Sec 64-1801 - Antenna tower and associated structure (radio, T.V., microwave
broadcasting, etc.) to exceed the district height (Residential districts, MIX and
AG-1).
(Agenda Item No. 10-1197)
(First Presentation on August 2, 2010)
(Lynn Tully, Community Development Director)
Approved 7-0

2. RZ10-03 - To amend Sec. 64-1606(a) of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance,
Roadside produce stands to include MIX (Mixed Use).
(Agenda Item No. 10-1198)
(First Presentation on August 2, 2010)
(Lynn Tully, Community Development Director)
Approved 7-0

3. RZ10-04 - Approval to Amend the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance to Create a Required Distance for Convenience Stores and Service Stations from Residential Uses Zoning Districts.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1212)
(Administratively Deferred to First Presentation on September 8, 2010)
(Lynn Tully, Community Development Director)
Motion to defer until the Sept. 20 City Council meeting approved 7-0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval for the Removal of Billy Lovelace Hauling from the List of Approved Solid Waste Haulers for the City of Milton due to Non-Compliance with the Ordinance.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1140)
(Public Hearing Deferred on May 17, 2010)
(Public Hearing Deferred on June 21, 2010)
(Public Hearing Held on August 16, 2010)
(Matt Marietta, Fire Marshal)
Motion to defer for six months approved 7-0 with condition that if hauler is not in compliance within two months it will be removed

2. Approval of an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, to Fix the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of the City of Milton for Fiscal Year 2010; and for Other Purposes.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1204)
(First Presentation on August 9, 2010)
(Public Hearing Held on August 16, 2010)
(Stacey Inglis, Finance Director)
Approved 7-0

3. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Results and Supplement for Use by the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1213)
(Reports and Presentations on June 7, 2010)
(Staff Reports on August 2, 2010)
(Cyndee Bonacci, Parks and Recreation Director)
Approved 7-0

NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of A Resolution Allowing the City of Milton to Discuss Various Parks and Recreation Partnerships with the City of Alpharetta.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1214)
(Cyndee Bonacci, Parks and Recreation Director)
Approved 7-0

2. Approval of a Waiver of Conflict on Behalf of Jarrard & Davis, LLP in Connection with an IGA between the City of Milton and Forsyth County Regarding Milton and Forsyth's Joint Funding of the Performance of Certain Work on McGinnis Ferry Road from its Bridge at Georgia Highway 400 to Bethany Bend.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1215)
(Ken Jarrard, City Attorney)
Approved 7-0

3. Approval of a Resolution on Sales Tax for Regional Transportation.
(Agenda Item No. 10-1216)
(Mayor Joe Lockwood)
Removed by motion and 7-0 vote

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On Fridays and weekends from Aug. 13 until Labor Day, Milton's firefighters will be at major intersections raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) "Fill the Boot" drive.

All you have to do to help out is toss them some change - a small act that adds up quickly.

"Milton residents have proven to be some of the most generous people in the state," said Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar. "Last year alone we raised $48,000, which put us second in the state over much larger and older departments."

In just three years, the City of Milton Fire Department has raised more than $113,000 for MDA, which uses the money to aid local children and adults affected by neuromuscular diseases by providing wheelchairs, leg braces, clinic visits, support groups and a chance for children to attend Camp Walk-N-Roll.

"For the last three years The City of Milton's firefighters and citizens have shown a dedication unmatched by any city in the metro area," said Milton Lt. Chris Coker. "What our small community has been able to accomplish has not gone unnoticed. The few hours we spend each year in the heat and sometimes intimidating roadways make a tremendous difference in the lives of these children."

Edgar said each of the three shifts of Milton firefighters are competing to see who can raise the most money. They will choose the intersections each day based on traffic and ease of use, though drivers should expect to see them at Windward Parkway and Ga. 9, in Crabapple and at the Birmingham Crossroads.

Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for its constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in an interactive community environment. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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