Courtesy City of Milton GA
Join the Crabapple Community Association (CCA) and Milton residents in the 4th Annual 4th of July Parade. The parade, set to take place in historic downtown Crabapple, is open to children, families and community organizations who wish to walk or ride along the route.
"This is a great opportunity for the community to come together in a family-friendly environment and celebrate our country's independence," said Peyton Jamison, President of CCA.
The parade will be led by Mayor Joe Lockwood and begin at 10 a.m., following a short route that will provide opportunities for children to walk or ride their bikes. Awards will be given for best decorated, most enthusiastic and best overall. Music and activities will follow after the parade.
For more information and register for the free parade, please click here or visit www.crabapplecommunityassociation.org.
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Milton Senior Center now open, programs start July 15.
Members of Milton's City Council and staff from Senior Services North Fulton and Community of Christ church joined Commissioner Liz Hausmann, right, in white, at the new Milton Senior Center to tour the facility.
The City of Milton and Senior Services North Fulton are pleased to announce the Milton Senior Center opened Monday, June 24, at Community of Christ Church.
The Senior Center, located at 3315 Francis Road (click here for directions) provides active seniors (ages 60 and up) the opportunity to socialize, learn and maintain special relationships through weekly trips, exercise, dancing, table games and much more.
Activities will begin Monday, July 15 and will last from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, July 12, for visitors and registration.
Transportation is provided to and from the center, and a hot lunch is provided to everyone thanks to $295,000 secured by Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann to open and maintain the senior center.
For more information on the Senior Center and its programs, contact Melinda Ross, manager of the Milton Senior Center, at 470-554-0758 or mross@ssnorthfulton.org.
Milton Senior Center needs donations, volunteers.
Senior Services North Fulton is asking the public to help stock and run its newest facility, the Milton Senior Center located in Community of Christ Church on Francis Road.
The Senior Center, a partnership of Senior Services North Fulton, the City of Milton, Fulton County and Community of Christ, opened June 24 and activities begin July 15, said manager Melinda Ross. In order to maintain quality services to local seniors (ages 60 and up), the public is being asked to donate:
* Mahjong games
* Scrabble games
* Cases of water and sports drinks
* Napkins
* Cups
* Dishwasher detergent
* Dish washing liquid
* Large hand sanitizers
* Arts and crafts supplies
* Bingo prizes
*Participants appreciate bingo prizes that may be used in the home. Examples include facial tissues, paper towels, water, trash bags, plastic baggies, tooth brushes and tooth paste, pet toys, canned goods, toilet tissue, shampoo, hand sanitizers, crossword puzzles, wordsearch books, etc.
Additionally, the Senior Center needs volunteers for:
* Bingo callers
* Educational presenters
* Fitness instructors
* Arts and crafts instructors
* Musical entertainers
All donations may be dropped off at the church, located at 3315 Francis Road (click here for directions).
To inquire about large donations and volunteering, contact Ross at 770-689-8012 or mross@ssnorthfulton.org.
The Senior Center, a partnership of Senior Services North Fulton, the City of Milton, Fulton County and Community of Christ, opened June 24 and activities begin July 15, said manager Melinda Ross. In order to maintain quality services to local seniors (ages 60 and up), the public is being asked to donate:
* Mahjong games
* Scrabble games
* Cases of water and sports drinks
* Napkins
* Cups
* Dishwasher detergent
* Dish washing liquid
* Large hand sanitizers
* Arts and crafts supplies
* Bingo prizes
*Participants appreciate bingo prizes that may be used in the home. Examples include facial tissues, paper towels, water, trash bags, plastic baggies, tooth brushes and tooth paste, pet toys, canned goods, toilet tissue, shampoo, hand sanitizers, crossword puzzles, wordsearch books, etc.
Additionally, the Senior Center needs volunteers for:
* Bingo callers
* Educational presenters
* Fitness instructors
* Arts and crafts instructors
* Musical entertainers
All donations may be dropped off at the church, located at 3315 Francis Road (click here for directions).
To inquire about large donations and volunteering, contact Ross at 770-689-8012 or mross@ssnorthfulton.org.
Hopewell/Bethany intersection open house July 17.
City of Milton Public Works engineers are looking at ways to improve the congested intersections of Hopewell Road at Bethany Bend and Bethany Way and have launched an online survey and planned an open house July 17 to gather feedback on proposed concepts.
To tell engineers what you think of the three alternatives for improvement, click here to take a survey. For complete information on the project, including concept alternatives and traffic simulations, visit http://miltonintersectionprojects.com/hopewell-at-bethany.
In addition to the online options, residents can see the concept alternatives in person Wednesday, July 17 at an open house in City Council Chambers at Milton's City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 E (click here for directions). The open house will last from 5 to 7 p.m.
For more information on this, or any road project in the City of Milton, contact Sara Leaders, PE, transportation engineer for the City of Milton, at 678-242-2559 or sara.leaders@cityofmiltonga.us.
To tell engineers what you think of the three alternatives for improvement, click here to take a survey. For complete information on the project, including concept alternatives and traffic simulations, visit http://miltonintersectionprojects.com/hopewell-at-bethany.
In addition to the online options, residents can see the concept alternatives in person Wednesday, July 17 at an open house in City Council Chambers at Milton's City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 E (click here for directions). The open house will last from 5 to 7 p.m.
For more information on this, or any road project in the City of Milton, contact Sara Leaders, PE, transportation engineer for the City of Milton, at 678-242-2559 or sara.leaders@cityofmiltonga.us.
Better Together hosts 'Finance for Teenagers' July 18.
Jeffrey Wolff, left, of Wells Fargo, and Wayne Boston of Better Together prepare for the 'Finance for Teenagers' workshop.
This workshop is open to the entire community, and parents are encouraged to attend with their teenager. The Bethwell Community Center is located at 2695 Hopewell Road in Milton (click here for directions).
Led by Wells Fargo District Manager and Vice President Jeffrey Wolff, the workshop will use Wells Fargo's Hands on Banking program to teach the basics of banking and budgeting. Additionally, each attendee will receive a free Hands on Banking CD.
If you would like more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please contact Community Builder Wayne Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne.boston@cityofmiltonga.us.
Free trial music classes offered throughout August.
Trial versions of the City of Milton's popular Sperber music education classes are being offered free of charge throughout August for interested parents and children.
Registration is required and space is limited, so visit www.sperbermusic.com to sign up and bring the gift of music into your child's life. All classes will take place at Bethwell Community Center, 2695 Hopewell Road (click here for directions).
Classes offered include:
Music with Mommy (birth to age 3)
Monday, Aug. 5: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 19: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Mini Musicians (ages 3-5)
Thursday, Aug. 8: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Music & Movement (Kindergarten to third grade)
* Perfect for home-schoolers who want a music class
Thursday, Aug. 8: 3:15 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22: 3:15 to 4 p.m.
For more information on Sperber and its programs, e-mail info@sperbermusic.com, call 678-223-3653 or visit its Web site at www.sperbermusic.com.
Registration is required and space is limited, so visit www.sperbermusic.com to sign up and bring the gift of music into your child's life. All classes will take place at Bethwell Community Center, 2695 Hopewell Road (click here for directions).
Classes offered include:
Music with Mommy (birth to age 3)
Monday, Aug. 5: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 19: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Mini Musicians (ages 3-5)
Thursday, Aug. 8: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Music & Movement (Kindergarten to third grade)
* Perfect for home-schoolers who want a music class
Thursday, Aug. 8: 3:15 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22: 3:15 to 4 p.m.
For more information on Sperber and its programs, e-mail info@sperbermusic.com, call 678-223-3653 or visit its Web site at www.sperbermusic.com.
Better Together plans events through fall.
Better Together, Milton residents looking for unique and fun opportunities to connect with neighbors, will host a second Communiteen event on Aug. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bethwell Community Center, located at 2695 Hopewell Road in Milton (click here for directions).
Plans include decorating T-shirts and wooden hearts for the Milton Love Project. Communiteen promotes and fosters friendship among teens of all abilities while endorsing a feeling of community and togetherness.
Additionally, plans are in place for an update meeting on the new Milton library Sept. 26 at Bethwell Community Center. This session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be led by Friends of the Milton Library President and City Councilman Matt Kunz.
Finally, the public is invited to join state House Speaker Pro-Tempore Rep. Jan Jones on Thursday, Oct. 24 for an update on matters of interest to Milton area residents. This event will be held at City Hall and will begin at 7 p.m.
If you would like more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please contact Community Builder Wayne Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne.boston@cityofmiltonga.us.
Plans include decorating T-shirts and wooden hearts for the Milton Love Project. Communiteen promotes and fosters friendship among teens of all abilities while endorsing a feeling of community and togetherness.
Additionally, plans are in place for an update meeting on the new Milton library Sept. 26 at Bethwell Community Center. This session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be led by Friends of the Milton Library President and City Councilman Matt Kunz.
Finally, the public is invited to join state House Speaker Pro-Tempore Rep. Jan Jones on Thursday, Oct. 24 for an update on matters of interest to Milton area residents. This event will be held at City Hall and will begin at 7 p.m.
If you would like more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please contact Community Builder Wayne Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne.boston@cityofmiltonga.us.
Next Bulky Trash Amnesty Day Sept. 14.
Courtesy City of Milton GA
Save the date: Milton's next bulky trash amnesty day will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Roswell Public Works Facility, 1810 Hembree Road Roswell from 8 a.m. to noon. Additional details will be available in the August newsletter.
For more information, please contact Milton Sustainability Coordinator Cindy Eade at 678-242-2509 or cindy.eade@cityofmiltonga.us.
Save the date: Milton's next bulky trash amnesty day will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Roswell Public Works Facility, 1810 Hembree Road Roswell from 8 a.m. to noon. Additional details will be available in the August newsletter.
For more information, please contact Milton Sustainability Coordinator Cindy Eade at 678-242-2509 or cindy.eade@cityofmiltonga.us.
Spots still open for summer camp!
Citizens Government Academy
Citizens Government Academy 3
The City of Milton Communications Department has undertaken a monthly, video-on-demand Citizens Government Academy hosted through the city's Youtube page.
Each month, Communications Manager Jason Wright will discuss a new topic in the two-minute videos.
Soon, installments will cover virtually every aspect of the city's municipal operations, including sections reserved for hot topics that arise throughout the project.
To visit the City of Milton's Youtube page, click here.
For more information, contact Communications Manager Jason Wright at jason.wright@cityofmiltonga.us or 678-242-2523.
Crime Prevention tip: The 7 Best Ways to Reduce False Alarms.
Courtesy Reviews.com for the City of Milton Police Department
Security system ordinances typically require homeowners and businesses with security systems to register and/or obtain an alarm permit.
Registration fees and/or permits typically cost between $10 and $40, and in most cases, must be renewed on an annual basis.
The charges levied by municipalities to security system companies in response to a false alarm, are often passed on to the business or home owner. Many municipalities will not charge a fee for the first false alarm, but repeat false alarm offenders can expect fees anywhere from $70 to $500 (check local programs for exact fee schedules).
In addition to the fiduciary obligations, reducing false alarms will result in better service and increased protection for home security system owners.
Since false alarms are so prevalent, and the resources necessary to respond so expensive, the response time from police officers is not always ideal. If the number of false alarms are minimized, in the event of an actual break in, police officers will be able to respond more quickly.
The goal of all security system owners should be to minimize false alarms.
The 7 Best Ways to Reduce False Alarms
Choose the right home security system: The individual circumstances of a homeowner will determine what type of system is appropriate. For example, some home security systems are installed by licensed professionals, while others are installed by the homeowner. An elderly homeowner with limited mobility would likely not have the capability to install a home security system. Pet owners would also want to ensure the sensors and detectors are pet-friendly. Homeowners should take the time to learn about the features of the best home security systems before making a selection.
Utilize a brief familiarization period: Following the installation of a new home security system, many home security companies will allow a brief familiarization period. During this period, no signals received at the monitoring center will be dispatched to the police department or other authorities. False alarms that occur during this period will not have repercussions and give the homeowner a great opportunity to get familiar with the system. If a newly installed system is repeatedly broadcasting false alarms, the homeowner should reach out to the home security company for guidance and assistance.
Appropriately train those with access to the home security system: All family members, babysitters, relatives, neighbors, cleaning crews, repairman, and any other person that has permission to be in the home, should be appropriately trained on how to use the system. This includes understanding how to arm/disarm the system, knowledge of alarm codes and passwords, and the process for canceling an inadvertent alarm activation.
Install a home security system with two-way communication capabilities: Some home security keypads utilize two-way voice technology that enables the dispatcher to hear what is happening in the home. This allows the homeowner to communicate directly to the monitoring center whether a police dispatch is necessary.
Require dual verification: Many home security monitoring companies will have access to audio or video resources. Following an alarm activation, requiring the monitoring center to obtain an audio or visual confirmation before dispatching authorities will help reduce false alarms.
Conduct a short debriefing after a false alarm occurs: After a false alarm occurs, it's important to take the time to determine what triggered the alarm and to implement measures to ensure the action is avoided in the future. If the cause of the false alarm cannot be determined, homeowners should be particularly cautious.
Perform occasional maintenance: Homeowners should perform occasional maintenance to ensure that all sensors, detectors, cameras, and any other home security component is secured, clean, and working as designed. Excessive dust, spider webs, and loose sensors and detectors can all be the source of false alarms.
Other ways to reduce false alarms:
Ensure all windows and doors are secure before setting the alarm
Ensure the home security company is licensed and reputable
Spray insect repellent around sensors and detectors twice a year
Periodically test the home security system to ensure equipment is working appropriately
Ensure that panic buttons or other emergency activation features are out of the reach of children
Make certain that the monitoring center has current contact information and that call lists and emergency contacts are accurate
Check the batteries of any wireless devices and the backup power to the primary keypad
Designate an area in the home for the home security user manual and ensure contact information for the home monitoring system is accessible
Be mindful of environmental changes (new pet, plants, HVAC systems, new home decorations, etc.) that may impact the home security system
Use deadbolt locks
Contact a professional exterminator if rodents, insects, or other pests are a repeated problem
Inform the alarm company or monitoring center if you expect to be away from the home for an extended period of time
Security system ordinances typically require homeowners and businesses with security systems to register and/or obtain an alarm permit.
Registration fees and/or permits typically cost between $10 and $40, and in most cases, must be renewed on an annual basis.
The charges levied by municipalities to security system companies in response to a false alarm, are often passed on to the business or home owner. Many municipalities will not charge a fee for the first false alarm, but repeat false alarm offenders can expect fees anywhere from $70 to $500 (check local programs for exact fee schedules).
In addition to the fiduciary obligations, reducing false alarms will result in better service and increased protection for home security system owners.
Since false alarms are so prevalent, and the resources necessary to respond so expensive, the response time from police officers is not always ideal. If the number of false alarms are minimized, in the event of an actual break in, police officers will be able to respond more quickly.
The goal of all security system owners should be to minimize false alarms.
The 7 Best Ways to Reduce False Alarms
Choose the right home security system: The individual circumstances of a homeowner will determine what type of system is appropriate. For example, some home security systems are installed by licensed professionals, while others are installed by the homeowner. An elderly homeowner with limited mobility would likely not have the capability to install a home security system. Pet owners would also want to ensure the sensors and detectors are pet-friendly. Homeowners should take the time to learn about the features of the best home security systems before making a selection.
Utilize a brief familiarization period: Following the installation of a new home security system, many home security companies will allow a brief familiarization period. During this period, no signals received at the monitoring center will be dispatched to the police department or other authorities. False alarms that occur during this period will not have repercussions and give the homeowner a great opportunity to get familiar with the system. If a newly installed system is repeatedly broadcasting false alarms, the homeowner should reach out to the home security company for guidance and assistance.
Appropriately train those with access to the home security system: All family members, babysitters, relatives, neighbors, cleaning crews, repairman, and any other person that has permission to be in the home, should be appropriately trained on how to use the system. This includes understanding how to arm/disarm the system, knowledge of alarm codes and passwords, and the process for canceling an inadvertent alarm activation.
Install a home security system with two-way communication capabilities: Some home security keypads utilize two-way voice technology that enables the dispatcher to hear what is happening in the home. This allows the homeowner to communicate directly to the monitoring center whether a police dispatch is necessary.
Require dual verification: Many home security monitoring companies will have access to audio or video resources. Following an alarm activation, requiring the monitoring center to obtain an audio or visual confirmation before dispatching authorities will help reduce false alarms.
Conduct a short debriefing after a false alarm occurs: After a false alarm occurs, it's important to take the time to determine what triggered the alarm and to implement measures to ensure the action is avoided in the future. If the cause of the false alarm cannot be determined, homeowners should be particularly cautious.
Perform occasional maintenance: Homeowners should perform occasional maintenance to ensure that all sensors, detectors, cameras, and any other home security component is secured, clean, and working as designed. Excessive dust, spider webs, and loose sensors and detectors can all be the source of false alarms.
Other ways to reduce false alarms:
Ensure all windows and doors are secure before setting the alarm
Ensure the home security company is licensed and reputable
Spray insect repellent around sensors and detectors twice a year
Periodically test the home security system to ensure equipment is working appropriately
Ensure that panic buttons or other emergency activation features are out of the reach of children
Make certain that the monitoring center has current contact information and that call lists and emergency contacts are accurate
Check the batteries of any wireless devices and the backup power to the primary keypad
Designate an area in the home for the home security user manual and ensure contact information for the home monitoring system is accessible
Be mindful of environmental changes (new pet, plants, HVAC systems, new home decorations, etc.) that may impact the home security system
Use deadbolt locks
Contact a professional exterminator if rodents, insects, or other pests are a repeated problem
Inform the alarm company or monitoring center if you expect to be away from the home for an extended period of time
Crabapple Milton Farmer's Market now open.
The Crabapple Milton Farmer's Market is pleased to announce that we have officially begun this summer's market season!
You can now find us every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Silos (12315 Crabapple Road, click here directions).
We currently offer local produce, handcrafted soaps, honey, pickles, salsa, homemade fudge, wreaths, dog treats and cherry-pit pillows, but our vendor list continues to grow.
To keep up with market happenings or to inquire about becoming a vendor in this exciting new market, you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrabappleMiltonFarmersMarket.
Milton High's PTSA wins award.
Courtesy City of Milton GA
Congratulations to Milton High School PTSA, which won a prestigious award at the National PTA Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio in June.
Milton was one of four PTAs out of more than 22,000 across the U.S. and Europe to receive the 2013 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award.
Congratulations to Milton High School PTSA, which won a prestigious award at the National PTA Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio in June.
Milton was one of four PTAs out of more than 22,000 across the U.S. and Europe to receive the 2013 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award.
Milton High teacher attends C-SPAN conference.
Courtesy City of Milton GA
Kacie Kratzert, a social studies teacher at Milton High School, is one of 32 educators from across the nation selected to attend C-SPAN Classroom's 2013 Educators' Conference to be held in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12.
C-SPAN Classroom's two-day conference helps educators make social studies content come alive in the classroom. The conference brings together high school teachers who specialize in social studies and/or technology and use C-SPAN in their classrooms.
Kratzert competed with applicants across the country to secure a place at the conference.
C-SPAN provides the roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for all selected attendees.
Kacie Kratzert, a social studies teacher at Milton High School, is one of 32 educators from across the nation selected to attend C-SPAN Classroom's 2013 Educators' Conference to be held in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12.
C-SPAN Classroom's two-day conference helps educators make social studies content come alive in the classroom. The conference brings together high school teachers who specialize in social studies and/or technology and use C-SPAN in their classrooms.
Kratzert competed with applicants across the country to secure a place at the conference.
C-SPAN provides the roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for all selected attendees.
Monthly new business report.
This list is compiled from business license records kept by the city's Community Development Department. If a new business receives a license within the month proceeding the newsletter, it will be listed.
The appearance of a business on this page is not intended, nor should it be construed, as the City of Milton's or Milton City Council's endorsement, sanction, promotion or advertisement of any particular business. Identification of businesses on this list is for informational purposes only. Citizens interested in retaining or conducting business with any of the companies or agencies listed in this item should conduct their own review and investigation of that business.
The Finer Things Events & Catering: 14130 Hopewell Road
Triton Holdings, LLC: 13085 Morris Road, Unit 1505
Indulgence Salon: 12872 Ga.9 North
La Mariposa USA, LLC: 3475 Latitude Cove
Hub Kelsh, Inc.: 325 Petersford Way
Marco's Pizza #8162: 13800 Ga. 9 Suite B
JSP, LLC: 1835 Bethany Way
Bailey Construction & Consulting: 12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 100
The Solutions Leadership Group, LLC: 240 Aylesford Court
For a continually updated list of current businesses in Milton via the city's Web site, click here.
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Council proclaims “MDA Firefighter Appreciation”
Pictured with council is Angela Brown, area director for MDA, and B Shift, from left, Tim Murray, Marc Brown, Chris Coker and Andrew Kennedy, with Fire Chief Robert Edgar, center, in white. B shift raised more than $23,000 over two days of collections May 10 and June 21.
The fire department raised more than $66,000, a new record, in this year’s “Fill the Boot” drive.
In the proclamation, council urged residents to thank the city’s firefighters through September for their selfless service and commitment to charity.
Snow tubing at Friendship Park Saturday, July 13
What’s better than a heaping helping of cold, fresh snow on a sweltering July Saturday? Nothing!
That’s why the City of Milton is proud to present “Christmas in July: Snow Tubing in the Park” July 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its “Family, Fun, Flicks & Flurries” summer event series at Friendship Community Park in Crabapple (click here for directions).
Thanks to Snow Kings’ amazing technology, kids and adults alike will be able to cool off and slide down run after run of smooth, refreshing snow -- no jacket required!
Trust us: It works, it cools you off … and it’s a blast!
Plus, join in lots of other fun activities with a bounce house from Milton Chiropractic & Massage, face painting from Good Friend Mortgage, and crafts from The School Place of Roswell.
Milton will close out the summer event series Aug. 24 with perennial family favorite “The Sandlot” presented by B 98.5 FM’s B at the Movies.
Like The Goonies before it, the film will be shown at dusk. But before hand, there will be all sorts of activities, games and concessions starting at 7 p.m.
It should be the perfect way to end your summer – so come on out and get to know your neighbors.
For more information on this, or any of the City of Milton’s other special events, contact Angela Thompson, special events and projects manager, at 678-242-2530 or angela.thompson@cityofmiltonga.us.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
City Refuses To Share Liberty’s Law With Citizens.
By Accessmilton.com
Milton Georgia, the city which places pictures of horses on everything from city vehicles to letter head, has refused to include a Liberty’s Law notice in their monthly e-newsletter.
Numerous examples can be given where staff has included causes and notices not officially sanctioned by the city within the periodical, going completely against the link referenced below. Yet when it comes to sharing a notice promoting an ordinance to protect horses from abuse and harassment, the request falls on deaf ears.
With the City of Milton Georgia continuing to turn it's back on Liberty's Law, one can only wonder if the "rural" claim and the use of horse images throughout are more about image than action.
In a world of edit filled media, it is best to share the complete email discussion, as opposed to certain highlights:
From: Tim Enloe
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:16 AM
To: Jason Wright
Subject: Hello Jason from Tim Enloe
Good morning, Jason.
Liberty’s Law, a proposed ordinance to protect horses from abuse and harassment, continues to gain support. As of today, Liberty’s Law has over 600 signatures on our online petition. Please go to http://libertyslaw.blogspot.com/ for more. It is also being picked up by various organizations and more notices are set to run in local Georgia newspapers moving forward.
I enjoy the city’s monthly newsletter about the goings on in our rural community. To help us in the promotion of Liberty’s Law, we would like to be included in the city’s July e newsletter.
Please let us know what content is needed.
Together, we can protect horses from abuse and harassment.
Best,
Tim Enloe
770 653 0552
____________
From: Jason Wright
To: Tim Enloe
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:42 AM
Subject: RE: Hello Jason from Tim Enloe
Tim, thank you for contacting me.
I’m sorry, but I cannot include this in the city’s newsletter. By policy, the monthly newsletter cannot be used to advocate for legislation, policy or political candidacy. It exists solely to highlight city government business and citizen accomplishments.
Jason Wright
Communications Manager
13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107A Milton, GA 30004
_____________
From: Tim Enloe
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:54 AM
To: Jason Wright
Subject: Re: Hello Jason from Tim Enloe
Jason:
I am confused.
We have accomplished quite a bit with the promotion of Liberty's Law and the support continues to grow. What better way to embrace Milton's rural character and equestrian lifestyle than Milton Georgia citizens leading the charge to protect horses from abuse and harassment?
Would you reconsider?
Best,
Tim Enloe
770 653 0552
_____________
From: Jason Wright
To: Tim Enloe
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: Hello Jason from Tim Enloe
Your concern is noble, but I am being clear and concise: Citizens cannot use the newsletter to advocate for legislation, policy or political candidacy.
It is vital, as this is a staff-created and taxpayer-funded document, that the newsletter remain wholly neutral and disconnected from the advocacy of issues decided by elected representatives. Otherwise, it could unduly influence the democratic process by means utilizing taxpayer dollars, which violates both the state and city ethics ordinances.
This decision is endorsed by the City Manager and Mayor, and they are aware of your request.
For historical proof, here is the archive of newsletters stretching back to the service’s launch in November 2008: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs074/1101538339397/archive/1107970170764.html
Jason Wright
Communications Manager
13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107A Milton, GA 30004
___________
From: Tim Enloe
To: Jason Wright
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: Hello Jason from Tim Enloe
Jason:
I have seen the city promote numerous causes advocating for everything from charity causes to legislation, but I digress.
Best,
Tim Enloe
770 653 0552
Don’t forget: Last Bell Park input meeting Thursday.
Don’t forget the final input meeting for residents interested in the proposed Bell Memorial Park expansion project will be held tomorrow, Thursday, June 27.
This meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Milton’s City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107 (click here for directions) and moderated by the city’s plan partner, Foresite Group.
In addition to the latest iterations of park design, staff will also present concepts in advanced glare and spill-lighting technology to improve efficiency, reduce power consumption and reduce light pollution.
As part of this expansion process, staff has contacted representatives from 11 stakeholder groups representing sports leagues, trails enthusiasts, equestrians, local neighborhoods and more to conduct focused research.
Milton paid $1.287 million for the land from the city’s parks acquisition budget after a unanimous City Council vote in September of last year. City Council later approved Foresite Group’s bid of $54,000 for Bell Memorial Park master plan design and construction services March 18.
For more information on the Bell expansion project, contact Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge at 678-242-2489 or jim.cregge@cityofmiltonga.us.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
New Milton senior center opens.
By David Wickert
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fulton County and the City of Milton opened a new senior center today at the Community Church of Christ, 3315 Francis Road.
The Milton Neighborhood Senior Center will offer exercise, education, dancing, table games and other activities. It also will provide hot lunches and transportation to and from the facility.
The center will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays initially. Activities will begin on July 15, when the hours will become 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, contact manager Melinda Ross at 470-554-0758 or mross@ssnorthfulton.org.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fulton County and the City of Milton opened a new senior center today at the Community Church of Christ, 3315 Francis Road.
The Milton Neighborhood Senior Center will offer exercise, education, dancing, table games and other activities. It also will provide hot lunches and transportation to and from the facility.
The center will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays initially. Activities will begin on July 15, when the hours will become 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, contact manager Melinda Ross at 470-554-0758 or mross@ssnorthfulton.org.
Hopewell House to become home to senior activity center.
June 24, 2013
MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Historic Preservation Commission plans to designate the Hopewell House as a historic landmark.
The vacant house, owned by the city of Milton and located at 15690 Hopewell Road in Milton, is one of the oldest fully intact structures in the Atlanta area.
A joint public hearing between the Milton Historic Preservation Commission and city staff was held May 20 and the consideration was presented to Milton City Council during their regular meeting held June 17.
A vote on whether to designate the home a local historic landmark is scheduled for the July 1 council meeting.
The city plans to use the home as a senior activity center and a possible revenue-producing event venue.
North Fulton Senior Services will run the senior portion of the facility.
Travis Allen of the Historical Preservation Commission said the exact construction date of the home isn't known, but they believe it was built sometime in the 1840s and the commission would like to preserve as much of the home's integrity as possible.
"There are additions to the home from other years and we've got to determine what parts of those, if any, would fall under any requirements from a historical preservation perspective also," Allen said.
Allen said due to the structure of the home, it's likely the senior activity center will be limited to the first floor only.
"We haven't yet determined if ramps are feasible or if they will maintain the integrity of the historical aspects of the home," he said.
Community Development Director Kathleen Field said the city has allocated funding for changes to the Hopewell House and a design firm was brought in to develop a plan.
Milton just shy of Community Wildlife Habitat status.
Cambridge High School junior and Girl Scout Sarah Ellison wants you to know the City of Milton is close to being certified as a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Habitat Community - and she needs your help.
In order to attain her Gold Award - equivalent to the Boy Scout Eagle project - Ellison has taken over Milton's year-long effort to attain "Community Wildlife Habitat" status.
She and Milton volunteers are launching a contest where any yard registered with the NWF before July 20 will be entered into a drawing for a $100 cast-metal sign signifying the certification. An additional sign contest will be held for local businesses, places of worship and homeowners' associations (HOA) that certify common areas.
Registration is simple and online at www.nwf.org/garden.
All you need are three sources of food (nuts, fruits, berries or bird feeders), one water source (birdbath or pond), two places for cover (woods, trees, dense shrubs or a log pile) and two places to raise young (birdhouse or trees).
"It is an easy way to help Milton become a greener community and beautifies any space," said Ellison. "Help us by helping your own home, business, neighborhood and community."
This distinctive certification would make the City of Milton just the fourth city in Georgia to become a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. For more information, contact Ellison at nwfmilton@gmail.com or visit the Milton Community Wildlife Habitat Project Committee's Web site.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
35 horses killed at Ga. farm for show horses.
AM NOTE: Please keep these people and animals in your thoughts and prayers. On a side note, please help protect horses from abuse and harassment by supporting Liberty's Law.
The Associated Press
ROSSVILLE, Ga. —
State fire officials say 35 horses were killed when a fire swept through their stables and another building at a business that raises show horses in northwest Georgia.
The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Happy Valley Farms in Rossville, just south of the Georgia-Tennessee line, said Glenn Allen, a spokesman for Georgia's fire marshal.
No people were hurt in the blaze, but the damage was estimated at up to $6 million because of the value of the horses that perished. Allen described them as show horses, and said that some were valued as high as $250,000.
Allen said three buildings -- two stables and a storage facility -- were destroyed in the blaze.
The cause was still under investigation Friday afternoon.
The structure was completely engulfed within 20 minutes, Daniel Jenner, one of the farm's trainers, said in a statement.
"We were able to get one horse out of an end stall on the back side of the barn adjacent to the indoor arena," he said. "It was too hot and smoky to get anywhere near the main barn aisle."
The business is home to an expansive American Saddlebred show horse breeding and training operation, The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. It "is one of the most widely regarded in the country," Bob Funkhouser, editor of a trade industry publication, told the newspaper.
Owner Marion "Bit" Hutcheson is widely known and respected in the industry, he said.
"Bit dedicated her life to breeding and raising world-class Saddlebreds," Funkhouser said. "The industry has benefited from her passion and commitment, and we all share in her loss."
Rossville is in Walker County, just south of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Associated Press
ROSSVILLE, Ga. —
State fire officials say 35 horses were killed when a fire swept through their stables and another building at a business that raises show horses in northwest Georgia.
The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Happy Valley Farms in Rossville, just south of the Georgia-Tennessee line, said Glenn Allen, a spokesman for Georgia's fire marshal.
No people were hurt in the blaze, but the damage was estimated at up to $6 million because of the value of the horses that perished. Allen described them as show horses, and said that some were valued as high as $250,000.
Allen said three buildings -- two stables and a storage facility -- were destroyed in the blaze.
The cause was still under investigation Friday afternoon.
The structure was completely engulfed within 20 minutes, Daniel Jenner, one of the farm's trainers, said in a statement.
"We were able to get one horse out of an end stall on the back side of the barn adjacent to the indoor arena," he said. "It was too hot and smoky to get anywhere near the main barn aisle."
The business is home to an expansive American Saddlebred show horse breeding and training operation, The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. It "is one of the most widely regarded in the country," Bob Funkhouser, editor of a trade industry publication, told the newspaper.
Owner Marion "Bit" Hutcheson is widely known and respected in the industry, he said.
"Bit dedicated her life to breeding and raising world-class Saddlebreds," Funkhouser said. "The industry has benefited from her passion and commitment, and we all share in her loss."
Rossville is in Walker County, just south of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Milton Turns To Youtube For Citizens Government Academy
By Nicole Dow; Milton Neighbor
Milton residents wanting to learn more about the workings of their local government can tune into a new monthly video series on YouTube, created by the city’s communication department.
Jason Wright, Milton’s communications manager, launched the Citizens Government Academy series last month, providing YouTube viewers with two-minute glimpses into different aspects of government operations.
In the process of developing Milton’s strategic plan, public input suggested the city needed to do a better job building relationship with citizens, Wright said. The idea for the series was developed in response. With the new series, he hopes to reach a different crowd than the usual residents who come to city hall for meetings.
“We know our residents are on YouTube,” he said. “All the research that we have points to [the fact] that they’re extremely educated. They have computers. They have cell phones. And people with computers and cell phones, one of the biggest places they go to is YouTube.”
The series is meant to reach people on their terms, Wright explained.
“We’ve got so many busy residents,” he said. “They’ve got a lot of things going on in their lives, so why not give it to them where ever they are, whenever they want.”
Though only two videos have been posted, Wright believes the series appears to be well-received. About 60 viewers watched the initial video in the first month, which is likely more than the turnout would be if the Citizens Government Academy was a class where residents met weekly at city hall, he said.
Wright has drafted a long list of topics he would like to cover with the series and also wants to touch on hot topics that might come up over time.
“I hope that it can be a really nice wealth of information to take away a lot of the mystique of government,” he said. “There’s a perception that government is this kind of monolithic, difficult entity … and at the city of Milton, we are really trying to separate ourselves from that perception.” The video series is just one avenue to reach residents, Wright said.
“We do very well on Facebook,” he said. “We do very well through our email newsletter sign-ups. We’re reaching more than one in 10 residents in our email newsletter.”
He said the city is lucky to have progressive leaders who encourage trying new ways to interact with residents.
Milton residents wanting to learn more about the workings of their local government can tune into a new monthly video series on YouTube, created by the city’s communication department.
Jason Wright, Milton’s communications manager, launched the Citizens Government Academy series last month, providing YouTube viewers with two-minute glimpses into different aspects of government operations.
In the process of developing Milton’s strategic plan, public input suggested the city needed to do a better job building relationship with citizens, Wright said. The idea for the series was developed in response. With the new series, he hopes to reach a different crowd than the usual residents who come to city hall for meetings.
“We know our residents are on YouTube,” he said. “All the research that we have points to [the fact] that they’re extremely educated. They have computers. They have cell phones. And people with computers and cell phones, one of the biggest places they go to is YouTube.”
The series is meant to reach people on their terms, Wright explained.
“We’ve got so many busy residents,” he said. “They’ve got a lot of things going on in their lives, so why not give it to them where ever they are, whenever they want.”
Though only two videos have been posted, Wright believes the series appears to be well-received. About 60 viewers watched the initial video in the first month, which is likely more than the turnout would be if the Citizens Government Academy was a class where residents met weekly at city hall, he said.
Wright has drafted a long list of topics he would like to cover with the series and also wants to touch on hot topics that might come up over time.
“I hope that it can be a really nice wealth of information to take away a lot of the mystique of government,” he said. “There’s a perception that government is this kind of monolithic, difficult entity … and at the city of Milton, we are really trying to separate ourselves from that perception.” The video series is just one avenue to reach residents, Wright said.
“We do very well on Facebook,” he said. “We do very well through our email newsletter sign-ups. We’re reaching more than one in 10 residents in our email newsletter.”
He said the city is lucky to have progressive leaders who encourage trying new ways to interact with residents.
Free trial music classes offered throughout August.
Trial versions of the City of Milton’s popular Sperber music education classes are being offered free of charge throughout August for interested parents and children.
Registration is required and space is limited, so visit www.sperbermusic.com to sign up and bring the gift of music into your child’s life. All classes will take place at Bethwell Community Center, 2695 Hopewell Road (click here for directions).
Classes offered include:
Music with Mommy (birth to age 3)
•Monday, Aug. 5: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
•Monday, Aug. 19: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Mini Musicians (ages 3-5)
•Thursday, Aug. 8: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
•Thursday, Aug. 22: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Music & Movement (Kindergarten to third grade)
* Perfect for home-schoolers who want a music class
•Thursday, Aug. 8: 3:15 to 4 p.m.
•Thursday, Aug. 22: 3:15 to 4 p.m.
You may also sign up for music classes any time by visiting the City of Milton’s Online Activity Guide.
Enjoying a partnership with Milton for more than a year, locally owned and operated Sperber Music is the lifelong dream of music education teacher Karen Cornell.
Previously a Music Specialist at Abbotts Hill Elementary School from 2002 to 2013, Cornell holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education from The University of Georgia.
She was named 2007-2008 Fulton County Elementary School Teacher of the year and has presented workshops at the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference, several Introduction to Orff-Schulwerk workshops to college/university students across Georgia, and conducted students at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conferences in Birmingham, Ala. and Charlotte, N.C.
For more information on Sperber and its programs, e-mail info@sperbermusic.com, call 678-223-3653 or visit its Web site at www.sperbermusic.com.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Be a part of CCA's 4th of July Parade.
Courtesy Jonathan Copsey; The Milton Herald
June 17, 2013
MILTON, Ga. – Join the Crabapple Community Association (CCA) and Milton residents in the 4th Annual 4th of July Parade. The parade, set to take place in historic downtown Crabapple, is open to children, families and community organizations who wish to walk or ride along the route.
"This is a great opportunity for the community to come together in a family-friendly environment and celebrate our country's independence," said Peyton Jamison, president of CCA.
The parade will be led by Mayor Joe Lockwood and begin at 10 a.m., following a short route that will provide opportunities for children to walk or ride their bikes. Awards will be given for best decorated, most enthusiastic and best overall. Music and activities will follow after the parade.
For more information and register for the free parade, visit www.crabapplecommunityassociation.org.
North Fulton readies for elections.
Courtesy Jonathan Copsey; The Milton Herald
June 17, 2013
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The cities of North Fulton are already gearing up for the Nov. 5 general election, working with Fulton County to facilitate the voting.
Several city council positions and mayors are up for reelection, with many candidates already declaring their intention to run.
In Milton, the mayor's post is up, and Mayor Joe Lockwood, who has lead the city since its inception, said he plans to run again.
"There are a lot of things happening now that were in the works for a number of years," Lockwood said, and that, if he were reelected, people can expect to "see more of the same and moving in a positive direction."
If reelected, this would be his third term, however only his second full term. His first term was only three years.
City Council members whose positions are to be decided this year include Karen Thurman, Bill Lusk and Joe Longoria.
This year, the council is divided into three districts, each with two posts. Despite this, all council members are elected at-large, meaning on the November ballot, Milton residents will vote for all three contested positions.
Milton will spend $70,000 for the general election and should there be a run-off, a further $34,000.
Milton's council will give final approval for the contract with the county Monday, June 17, after this paper goes to print. The numbers in the contract might change.
For Alpharetta, three seats are open – Chris Owens, Mike Kennedy and Donald Mitchell.
Mitchell, who was elected last year, was elected for fill in the unexpired term of Council member Doug DeRito, who left his position to launch a bid for mayor.
The city's bill with Fulton County for the election is $111,000.
In Roswell, the election is expected to cost $252,000. Four positions are up – Mayor Jere Wood and three council members – Kent Igleheart, Jerry Orlans and Nancy Diamond.
Qualifying week is Aug. 26-30 those wishing to run. The election is Nov. 5. Both Roswell and Alpharetta city halls will serve as early voting precincts between Oct. 14-Nov. 1.
June 17, 2013
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The cities of North Fulton are already gearing up for the Nov. 5 general election, working with Fulton County to facilitate the voting.
Several city council positions and mayors are up for reelection, with many candidates already declaring their intention to run.
In Milton, the mayor's post is up, and Mayor Joe Lockwood, who has lead the city since its inception, said he plans to run again.
"There are a lot of things happening now that were in the works for a number of years," Lockwood said, and that, if he were reelected, people can expect to "see more of the same and moving in a positive direction."
If reelected, this would be his third term, however only his second full term. His first term was only three years.
City Council members whose positions are to be decided this year include Karen Thurman, Bill Lusk and Joe Longoria.
This year, the council is divided into three districts, each with two posts. Despite this, all council members are elected at-large, meaning on the November ballot, Milton residents will vote for all three contested positions.
Milton will spend $70,000 for the general election and should there be a run-off, a further $34,000.
Milton's council will give final approval for the contract with the county Monday, June 17, after this paper goes to print. The numbers in the contract might change.
For Alpharetta, three seats are open – Chris Owens, Mike Kennedy and Donald Mitchell.
Mitchell, who was elected last year, was elected for fill in the unexpired term of Council member Doug DeRito, who left his position to launch a bid for mayor.
The city's bill with Fulton County for the election is $111,000.
In Roswell, the election is expected to cost $252,000. Four positions are up – Mayor Jere Wood and three council members – Kent Igleheart, Jerry Orlans and Nancy Diamond.
Qualifying week is Aug. 26-30 those wishing to run. The election is Nov. 5. Both Roswell and Alpharetta city halls will serve as early voting precincts between Oct. 14-Nov. 1.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
"Liberty's Law" Being Picked Up Throughout State.
By Accessmilton.com
Liberty's Law, a proposed ordinance to enforce and enhance abuse and harassment laws to protect horses, continues to be picked up by varius groups throughout Georgia. Petition signatures are also on a steady increase.
Recently, the Cherokee County Saddle Club has encouraged their members to support Liberty's Law as well.
Going forward, Liberty's Law will continue to reach out to different venues and publications throughout Georgia and other states for support and promotion.
No horse should ever have to endure the horrific actions of abuse and harassment that Liberty has. Such cowardly acts should never go unpunished.
Only time will tell if the Milton Georgia City Council will lead by example or continue to fail to put action behind an image.
Man dies in fiery Hancock Park crash.
AM NOTE: While not in Milton, Georgia, this sad story shows once again the severe dangers of speeding. Milton Georgia officials must do more to enforce speed limits throughout the city; especially in Milton Georgia's open road neighborhoods.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — The investigation continued on Wednesday into a fiery car crash in Hollywood that killed award-winning journalist Michael Hastings.
Hastings, 33, was perhaps best known for a Rolling Stone article that led to the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
The coroner’s office had yet to identify the victim, but both Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed, where Hastings worked most recently, reported that it was him.
The solo-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of Highland and Melrose avenues around 4:15 a.m., according to the LAPD.
Hastings’ Mercedes-Benz slammed into a tree and caught fire.
“I was just coming northbound on Highland and I seen a car going really fast, and all of a sudden I seen it jackknife,” said Luis Cortez, who witnessed the wreck.
“I just seen parts fly everywhere and I slammed on my brakes and stopped and tried to call 911,” Cortez added.
The engine of the vehicle was found in a yard about 100 feet away.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner’s officials said the body was too badly burned to make an immediate identification.
Police were investigating the possibility that speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Meantime, friends, family and colleagues were trying to come to terms with the news, and to offer some insight into Hastings’ life.
BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith issued a statement on Tuesday, saying his team was “shocked and devastated by the news.”
“Michael was a great, fearless journalist with an incredible instinct for the story and a gift for finding ways to make his readers care about anything he covered, from wars to politicians,” Smith said.
“He wrote stories that would otherwise have gone unwritten, and without him there are great stories that will go untold,” he said.
Friends said that, because of the nature of Hastings’ work, he often led a very paranoid lifestyle.
“A lot of his friends were worried that he was in a very agitated state, yes. No question, people were concerned,” said Cenk Uygur, host of “The Young Turks.”
“He was incredibly tense and very worried and was concerned that the government was looking in on his material,” he said.“I don’t know what his state of mind was at 4:30 in the morning, but I do know what his state of mind was in general, and it was a nervous wreck.”
In addition to his work for Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed, Hastings was also a contributor for GQ and Newsweek. He leaves behind a wife.
Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/06/19/driver-killed-in-fiery-car-crash-in-hollywood/#ixzz2WfsGdQcK
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — The investigation continued on Wednesday into a fiery car crash in Hollywood that killed award-winning journalist Michael Hastings.
Hastings, 33, was perhaps best known for a Rolling Stone article that led to the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
The coroner’s office had yet to identify the victim, but both Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed, where Hastings worked most recently, reported that it was him.
The solo-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of Highland and Melrose avenues around 4:15 a.m., according to the LAPD.
Hastings’ Mercedes-Benz slammed into a tree and caught fire.
“I was just coming northbound on Highland and I seen a car going really fast, and all of a sudden I seen it jackknife,” said Luis Cortez, who witnessed the wreck.
“I just seen parts fly everywhere and I slammed on my brakes and stopped and tried to call 911,” Cortez added.
The engine of the vehicle was found in a yard about 100 feet away.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner’s officials said the body was too badly burned to make an immediate identification.
Police were investigating the possibility that speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Meantime, friends, family and colleagues were trying to come to terms with the news, and to offer some insight into Hastings’ life.
BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith issued a statement on Tuesday, saying his team was “shocked and devastated by the news.”
“Michael was a great, fearless journalist with an incredible instinct for the story and a gift for finding ways to make his readers care about anything he covered, from wars to politicians,” Smith said.
“He wrote stories that would otherwise have gone unwritten, and without him there are great stories that will go untold,” he said.
Friends said that, because of the nature of Hastings’ work, he often led a very paranoid lifestyle.
“A lot of his friends were worried that he was in a very agitated state, yes. No question, people were concerned,” said Cenk Uygur, host of “The Young Turks.”
“He was incredibly tense and very worried and was concerned that the government was looking in on his material,” he said.“I don’t know what his state of mind was at 4:30 in the morning, but I do know what his state of mind was in general, and it was a nervous wreck.”
In addition to his work for Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed, Hastings was also a contributor for GQ and Newsweek. He leaves behind a wife.
Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/06/19/driver-killed-in-fiery-car-crash-in-hollywood/#ixzz2WfsGdQcK
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Liberty’s Law Campaign Launches With Milton Herald.
By Accessmilton.com
The first in a series of Liberty’s Law notices debuted this week in the Milton Herald.
Going forward, the Liberty’s Law campaign will be showcased in city newspapers throughout the state of Georgia and horse related periodicals.
Together, we can protect the beautiful horses from abuse and harassment!
Bo Knows Milton.
AM NOTE: Another wonderful piece by Milton Teen Bo Quintana.
Milton is a pretty cool place.
We got horses, squirrels, huge trees, squirrels, cows, squirrels, cool houses, and squirrels.
Anyway, it’s a beautiful town in a beautiful area of the world.
But how do we know that?
What’s the scale in which we rate beauty in animate and inanimate objects? Who invented it? Why do our brains believe that Angela totally shouldn’t wear that skirt with that purse?
Can we blame Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty? Or the Greeks, for thinking of Aphrodite?
Can we blame the cavemen, because they’re generally easy to blame?
I really have no idea. Why are you asking me anyway? Jeez.
My guess though is that once the brain started advancing from monkey thoughts to human thoughts, it began sliding away from important stuff – like survival, food and water -- and began thinking about what it needed to do to feel good.
And so, standards were made.
Standards were the brain’s way of making us feel better by comparing us to everyone else.
But who invented the standard that determined that Angela has bad fashion sense? We did. It may have been molded by someone else, like a mother, a father, a television, or a teacher, I don’t know. But ultimately, it was our brains that thought it up.
So who gives a doodle? Not many people. But we should. By reshaping our ideas on beauty, we could probably prevent a large chunk of everything that sucks in the world. What if the excessive amount of money spent on makeup, for example, was instead put toward ending poverty? Wouldn’t that be something our little monkey brains could be proud of?
What other advantages could we find in our refusal to judge things based on beauty?
Less suicide (which is actually starting to become a big problem in little ol’ Milton).
More self-confidence (which will create better job interviews, which will lead to better jobs).
Less bullying (hallelujah for me and my scrawny friends!).
More acceptance (KKK is passepassepasse!).
So how do we do this?
1. Don’t be snooty. Snooty people include people who giggle behind strangers’ backs, people who insult other people due to their looks, and people who make fun of people for their intelligence. Snooty people bite.
2. Look for people’s talents. That weird homeless guy turns out to be a great pianist. Who knew? You did! Because you took time to get to know him. Good job, you!
3. Don’t buy things you can’t afford. Just a good rule of thumb, doesn’t have much to do with changing standards, but hey, we all need this advice every now and again.
So do these things, Milton! Our trees, horses and squirrels will still be beautiful, but only because we discovered that those squirrels learned the violin, not because their tail is the hairiest or that their nuts are the nuttiest. It’s because the squirrels somehow acquired talents that are remarkable.
Stay beautiful and stuff,
Bo
Milton is a pretty cool place.
We got horses, squirrels, huge trees, squirrels, cows, squirrels, cool houses, and squirrels.
Anyway, it’s a beautiful town in a beautiful area of the world.
But how do we know that?
What’s the scale in which we rate beauty in animate and inanimate objects? Who invented it? Why do our brains believe that Angela totally shouldn’t wear that skirt with that purse?
Can we blame Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty? Or the Greeks, for thinking of Aphrodite?
Can we blame the cavemen, because they’re generally easy to blame?
I really have no idea. Why are you asking me anyway? Jeez.
My guess though is that once the brain started advancing from monkey thoughts to human thoughts, it began sliding away from important stuff – like survival, food and water -- and began thinking about what it needed to do to feel good.
And so, standards were made.
Standards were the brain’s way of making us feel better by comparing us to everyone else.
But who invented the standard that determined that Angela has bad fashion sense? We did. It may have been molded by someone else, like a mother, a father, a television, or a teacher, I don’t know. But ultimately, it was our brains that thought it up.
So who gives a doodle? Not many people. But we should. By reshaping our ideas on beauty, we could probably prevent a large chunk of everything that sucks in the world. What if the excessive amount of money spent on makeup, for example, was instead put toward ending poverty? Wouldn’t that be something our little monkey brains could be proud of?
What other advantages could we find in our refusal to judge things based on beauty?
Less suicide (which is actually starting to become a big problem in little ol’ Milton).
More self-confidence (which will create better job interviews, which will lead to better jobs).
Less bullying (hallelujah for me and my scrawny friends!).
More acceptance (KKK is passepassepasse!).
So how do we do this?
1. Don’t be snooty. Snooty people include people who giggle behind strangers’ backs, people who insult other people due to their looks, and people who make fun of people for their intelligence. Snooty people bite.
2. Look for people’s talents. That weird homeless guy turns out to be a great pianist. Who knew? You did! Because you took time to get to know him. Good job, you!
3. Don’t buy things you can’t afford. Just a good rule of thumb, doesn’t have much to do with changing standards, but hey, we all need this advice every now and again.
So do these things, Milton! Our trees, horses and squirrels will still be beautiful, but only because we discovered that those squirrels learned the violin, not because their tail is the hairiest or that their nuts are the nuttiest. It’s because the squirrels somehow acquired talents that are remarkable.
Stay beautiful and stuff,
Bo
Last Bell Park input meeting Thursday, June 27.
The final input meeting for residents interested in the proposed Bell Memorial Park expansion project will be held Thursday, June 27.
This meeting will be held at Milton's City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107 (click here for directions) and moderated by the city's plan partner, Foresite Group.
As part of this process, staff has contacted representatives from 11 stakeholder groups representing sports leagues, trails enthusiasts, equestrians, local neighborhoods and more to conduct focused research.
Milton paid $1.287 million for the land from the city's parks acquisition budget after a unanimous City Council vote in September of last year. City Council later approved Foresite Group's bid of $54,000 for Bell Memorial Park master plan design and construction services March 18.
For more information on the Bell expansion project, contact Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge at 678-242-2489 or jim.cregge@cityofmiltonga.us.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Forsyth motorcyclist dies in crash with minivan.
AM NOTE: Another terrible fatality by vehicle accident; please keep this family in your prayers. While this investigation is ongoing, the City of Milton needs to focus more energies on controlling speeders; both motorcycle and car; in Milton's open road neighborhoods. On any given day, be it Freemanville, Hopewell, Providence, Bethany, or otherwise, high illegal speeds are a daily occurance and nothing is being done to protect both commuters and residents who live in these nodes.
Courtesy Appen Newspapers
June 11, 2013
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 23-year-old Cumming man was killed overnight June 11 after his motorcycle struck a minivan head-on on Ga. 369 (Browns Bridge Road) in north Forsyth County.
Charles Griffin Hall, of Hickory Court in Cumming, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 23-year-old, Central High School graduate, was traveling westbound on Ga. 369 on a 2007 Kawasaki EX650A motorcycle and had just crossed over the Two Mile Creek Bridge when his motorcycle went into the eastbound lane and struck the on-coming minivan head-on, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Cpl. David Garrison.
The 2000 Mazda Wagon was being driven by Justin Timothy Harless, 28, of Gainesville.
Harless tried but was unable to avoid the impact, said Garrison.
Harless received some minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet. The collision occurred at approximately 12:29 a.m.
Alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor in the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
Humane Society of Forsyth County, where Hall worked posted a message on its Facebook page, saying Hall worked with them in fostering dogs who needed a home.
"[He] came to us from the Marine Corps after serving a tour in Afghanistan, he had to come home to care for his ailing grandmother," the post said. "He had a gift and a true passion working with some of our most difficult and hard to control canines, taking time to make sure they all received hands on training and were given time to really be a dog instead of being scared."
Funeral services were held in Jasper, Ga. for Hall.
This marked the first motorcycle fatality in the county, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
There was one motorcycle fatality last year and two motorcycle fatalities in 2011.
Also in 2012, there were two motorcycle accidents with serious injuries.
Statewide, Georgia has experienced slightly fewer motorcyclist fatalities in 2012 than in 2011, according to data made available by the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
The Governors Highway Safety Association projects motorcyclist fatalities rose nationwide by 9 percent in 2012.
The GHSA report, based on nine months of data, projects that Georgia saw a 5 percent increase in motorcyclist fatalities in 2012.
However, preliminary data compiled by the Georgia Department of Transportation for January 2012 through December of 2012 demonstrates otherwise.
The data show that the majority of motorcyclist fatalities occurred in urban areas and in the foothills of Georgia's mountains.
Over the two-year period, Fulton County saw the greatest number of motorcyclist fatalities statewide, and Dekalb County saw a significant increase in the number of motorcyclist fatalities from 2011 to 2012.
Courtesy Appen Newspapers
June 11, 2013
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 23-year-old Cumming man was killed overnight June 11 after his motorcycle struck a minivan head-on on Ga. 369 (Browns Bridge Road) in north Forsyth County.
Charles Griffin Hall, of Hickory Court in Cumming, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 23-year-old, Central High School graduate, was traveling westbound on Ga. 369 on a 2007 Kawasaki EX650A motorcycle and had just crossed over the Two Mile Creek Bridge when his motorcycle went into the eastbound lane and struck the on-coming minivan head-on, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Cpl. David Garrison.
The 2000 Mazda Wagon was being driven by Justin Timothy Harless, 28, of Gainesville.
Harless tried but was unable to avoid the impact, said Garrison.
Harless received some minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet. The collision occurred at approximately 12:29 a.m.
Alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor in the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
Humane Society of Forsyth County, where Hall worked posted a message on its Facebook page, saying Hall worked with them in fostering dogs who needed a home.
"[He] came to us from the Marine Corps after serving a tour in Afghanistan, he had to come home to care for his ailing grandmother," the post said. "He had a gift and a true passion working with some of our most difficult and hard to control canines, taking time to make sure they all received hands on training and were given time to really be a dog instead of being scared."
Funeral services were held in Jasper, Ga. for Hall.
This marked the first motorcycle fatality in the county, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
There was one motorcycle fatality last year and two motorcycle fatalities in 2011.
Also in 2012, there were two motorcycle accidents with serious injuries.
Statewide, Georgia has experienced slightly fewer motorcyclist fatalities in 2012 than in 2011, according to data made available by the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
The Governors Highway Safety Association projects motorcyclist fatalities rose nationwide by 9 percent in 2012.
The GHSA report, based on nine months of data, projects that Georgia saw a 5 percent increase in motorcyclist fatalities in 2012.
However, preliminary data compiled by the Georgia Department of Transportation for January 2012 through December of 2012 demonstrates otherwise.
The data show that the majority of motorcyclist fatalities occurred in urban areas and in the foothills of Georgia's mountains.
Over the two-year period, Fulton County saw the greatest number of motorcyclist fatalities statewide, and Dekalb County saw a significant increase in the number of motorcyclist fatalities from 2011 to 2012.
Camps, programs offered throughout summer.
The City of Milton is just one week into its slate of summer camps and programs, but that doesn’t mean the time to sign up is over.
There are high-quality, safe, fun and educational offerings available almost every week of the summer – and you can sign up anytime by visiting the City of Milton’s Online Activity Guide.
Here’s a quick rundown of what we offer:
CAMPS
•Camp Joyful Soles (for special needs campers ages 13-18)
Weekly through July 26 at Hopewell Middle School
•YMCA Summer Day Camp (ages 5-12)
Weekly through July 26 at Hopewell Middle School
•Halftime Sports Basketball Camp (ages 6-14)
Weekly July 8 through 26 at Northwestern Middle School
•North Georgia Rec Sports Camps
All-sports: ages 5-12
Flag-football: ages 6-12
Lacrosse: ages 6-14
Held at multiple locations across Milton through August
PROGRAMS
•Corephysique Fitness (Youth and adult)
Classes available every day at CorePhysique’s new location, 6225 Ga. 9
•Yoga for Fitness and Wellness (Youth and adult)
Free workshop June 20 at Friendship Community Park
•Sperber Music Education Classes (Ages birth to third grade)
Free trial classes offered in August at Bethwell Community Center
For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Programs Coordinator Tom Gilliam at 678-242-2519 or tom.gilliam@cityofmiltonga.us.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
North Fulton teens train toward equestrian goals.
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Addy Howe, a 13-year-old student at King’s Ridge Christian School, fell in love with horses when she was about 2 or 3 years old.
“I had a babysitter who took me and put me on a horse,” she said of her first introduction to riding.
That initial love for horses led her to start competing in local horse shows about five years ago. She is now ranked 22nd nationally in the Younger Large Junior Hunters Division. Part of her improvement in the sport over the past year and a half can be attributed to training at FoxCroft Farm, an equestrian center in Alpharetta on New Providence Road.
“Here I’m always learning something,” Howe said.
Abbey DuBose, a 14-year-old student at Mount Pisgah Christian School, has also been training at FoxCroft Farm, having started in January. Coming from a family of horse riders, she first started riding about seven years ago and now competes in the Medium Pony Hunter and the Large Pony Hunter divisions, she said. She currently ranks ninth in the country.
DuBose said her skills have improved since training at FoxCroft Farm, and she enjoys the atmosphere at the center. “It’s been more like a family environment,” she said. “I know everyone, and it’s just fun to train here.”
Head trainer Tim Sweat has been working with both teens and has seen their confidence levels improve while riding. “When you increase your confidence level, your ability to ride around the ring is better,” he said. “Confidence is a major part of what we do.”
The two compete about twice a month and recently participated in the Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania — a first time for both.
“It’s one of the oldest and most prestigious horse shows in the country,” Sweat said. “You have the best of the best of every division that’s there. Your first time there you can be pretty overwhelmed.”
He said the girls handled themselves well but made some minor mistakes, which kept them from receiving ribbons. While her performance did not go as great as she would have liked, DuBose said the experience taught her to know what to expect next time. Howe also said she views her first time at the Devon Horse Show as a learning experience.
Both teens have goals to reach the top ranks in their divisions. Yet aside from the competitive aspect, they both simply love riding.
“I just like horses,” Howe said. “I like being around them.” She is content going to the barn just to spend time with the horses, even when she is not riding that day. DuBose said she enjoys connecting with the pony she rides.
“I really don’t love any other sports as much as I like riding,” she said. “It just feels good to go out and ride and just have fun.”
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Addy Howe, a 13-year-old student at King’s Ridge Christian School, fell in love with horses when she was about 2 or 3 years old.
“I had a babysitter who took me and put me on a horse,” she said of her first introduction to riding.
That initial love for horses led her to start competing in local horse shows about five years ago. She is now ranked 22nd nationally in the Younger Large Junior Hunters Division. Part of her improvement in the sport over the past year and a half can be attributed to training at FoxCroft Farm, an equestrian center in Alpharetta on New Providence Road.
“Here I’m always learning something,” Howe said.
Abbey DuBose, a 14-year-old student at Mount Pisgah Christian School, has also been training at FoxCroft Farm, having started in January. Coming from a family of horse riders, she first started riding about seven years ago and now competes in the Medium Pony Hunter and the Large Pony Hunter divisions, she said. She currently ranks ninth in the country.
DuBose said her skills have improved since training at FoxCroft Farm, and she enjoys the atmosphere at the center. “It’s been more like a family environment,” she said. “I know everyone, and it’s just fun to train here.”
Head trainer Tim Sweat has been working with both teens and has seen their confidence levels improve while riding. “When you increase your confidence level, your ability to ride around the ring is better,” he said. “Confidence is a major part of what we do.”
The two compete about twice a month and recently participated in the Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania — a first time for both.
“It’s one of the oldest and most prestigious horse shows in the country,” Sweat said. “You have the best of the best of every division that’s there. Your first time there you can be pretty overwhelmed.”
He said the girls handled themselves well but made some minor mistakes, which kept them from receiving ribbons. While her performance did not go as great as she would have liked, DuBose said the experience taught her to know what to expect next time. Howe also said she views her first time at the Devon Horse Show as a learning experience.
Both teens have goals to reach the top ranks in their divisions. Yet aside from the competitive aspect, they both simply love riding.
“I just like horses,” Howe said. “I like being around them.” She is content going to the barn just to spend time with the horses, even when she is not riding that day. DuBose said she enjoys connecting with the pony she rides.
“I really don’t love any other sports as much as I like riding,” she said. “It just feels good to go out and ride and just have fun.”
Meetings address development of Arnold Mill Road.
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June 10, 2013
MILTON, Ga. — The city of Milton held a series of informal meetings June 5 and 6 to discuss the congestion issues with Arnold Mill Road and to get citizens' input for future development.
Milton and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) asked if new development happened, how would people want it to look and function.
Widening Arnold Mill Road to four lanes, developing smaller commercial businesses versus strip malls and finding alternate routes for local traffic were all discussed.
"The widening project is something that is fluid. The whole thing is probably farther out in the future than what is officially on the books," said Andrew Smith, planner of community development with Atlanta Regional Commission. "What we have heard from a lot of folks is it's not a place that is planned for a lot of strip-commercial center development because there is plenty of that already just down the street."
Smith said they wanted to find a balance between the new development and preserving the area, so the conservation subdivision with smaller homes and cottages seemed to be preferred by citizens.
Grace McVey of Sweet Apple said she definitely thought something needed to be done about the traffic congestion.
"I think some of the people who have been here forever don't want any change," McVey said. "But when we are coming this way, the traffic is just horrendous."
Smith said widening Arnold Mill Road will happen eventually in some way, shape or form and that the final designs are up in the air.
"Milton can say leave some right of way for us to put a road through for local traffic," Smith said. "Then there would be other roads that were alternates for you to use."
Once the city of Milton and the Atlanta Regional Commission complete their meetings with the community, they will draft reports and recommendations and then meet with citizens again in a few months for feedback.
Milton approves NF radio manager.
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June 10, 2013
MILTON, Ga. – Milton became the last of four North Fulton cities to approve the next step toward a $16 million region-wide radio net. Councilmembers voted unanimously last Monday to sign on Commdex Consulting to lead the cities from plan design to launching the new public safety radio system.
Commdex was chosen through Sandy Springs' evaluations and met all of the city's qualifications. Three different committees were set up to evaluate Commdex and the other bidder.
"Commdex was the highest qualified and the lowest bidder," said Milton City Manager Chris Lagerbloom. "Having the most qualified to be the lowest bidder seemed to be a fairly straightforward decision."
The contract between Commdex and the four cities will be about $200,000. Milton is responsible for 15 percent, or about $30,000.
Commdex is headquartered in Norcross.
The system is planned to go online July 1. It will provide linked coverage over the four cities and dip some into surrounding Cobb, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties in case of joint emergencies.
This four-city union has been in the works for about two years. The ailing Fulton County radio system is antiquated and has poor reception in parts of North Fulton, especially Milton. It is also projected to fail the Federal Communications Commission's 2014 regulations.
The new North Fulton radio net was unveiled to the public in January as Milton, Roswell, Alpharetta and Sandy Springs pressed forward with their system independent from Fulton. Sandy Springs spearheaded the project and has taken on the monthly billing of the system. The other three cities pay monthly fees and will construct cell towers to carry the system.
Fulton County started working on a new system earlier in the year as well.
At one point, Johns Creek had been a part of the North Fulton intergovernmental operating agreement. But their council brought up initial concerns about selecting Motorola without any other bidders. Johns Creek dropped out mid-January after more concerns that Johns Creek taxpayers could potentially be funding two new systems — Fulton County's and North Fulton's. The only impact of the resignation has been an increase in cost for Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs, who have pressed ahead with the project.
Motorola has a state contract with Georgia for radio services and products. The four cities are buying radios using the already negotiated prices from that contract.
ALSO AT THE MEETING
*Two residents were placed on Milton commissions at the June 3 council meeting.
Abbe Laboda was unanimously appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission of Milton as a board member at large.
Terry Herr was also unanimously appointed to Milton's Planning Commission for District 2.
The Historic Preservation Commission formed in July 2010. The commission's mission is to enrich the present and future by preserving the past, according to the city of Milton's website. It does this by preserving buildings, places and districts of historic interest within Milton.
There are seven members on the commission — each appointed by a councilmember and the mayor. Regular meetings are held every fourth Monday of each month.
The Planning Commission is an advisory board and seeks to reevaluate subdivision regulations, zoning laws and zoning maps where appropriate in Milton. The commission reports to the Milton City Council. It is comprised of seven members all appointed by council and the mayor. Regular meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of each month.
*Council also unanimously approved an alcohol license for Grand Champion BBQ on 12635 Crabapple Road. Grand Champion opened in July 2011. There is a second Grand Champion located in Roswell on Shallowford Road.
June 10, 2013
MILTON, Ga. – Milton became the last of four North Fulton cities to approve the next step toward a $16 million region-wide radio net. Councilmembers voted unanimously last Monday to sign on Commdex Consulting to lead the cities from plan design to launching the new public safety radio system.
Commdex was chosen through Sandy Springs' evaluations and met all of the city's qualifications. Three different committees were set up to evaluate Commdex and the other bidder.
"Commdex was the highest qualified and the lowest bidder," said Milton City Manager Chris Lagerbloom. "Having the most qualified to be the lowest bidder seemed to be a fairly straightforward decision."
The contract between Commdex and the four cities will be about $200,000. Milton is responsible for 15 percent, or about $30,000.
Commdex is headquartered in Norcross.
The system is planned to go online July 1. It will provide linked coverage over the four cities and dip some into surrounding Cobb, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties in case of joint emergencies.
This four-city union has been in the works for about two years. The ailing Fulton County radio system is antiquated and has poor reception in parts of North Fulton, especially Milton. It is also projected to fail the Federal Communications Commission's 2014 regulations.
The new North Fulton radio net was unveiled to the public in January as Milton, Roswell, Alpharetta and Sandy Springs pressed forward with their system independent from Fulton. Sandy Springs spearheaded the project and has taken on the monthly billing of the system. The other three cities pay monthly fees and will construct cell towers to carry the system.
Fulton County started working on a new system earlier in the year as well.
At one point, Johns Creek had been a part of the North Fulton intergovernmental operating agreement. But their council brought up initial concerns about selecting Motorola without any other bidders. Johns Creek dropped out mid-January after more concerns that Johns Creek taxpayers could potentially be funding two new systems — Fulton County's and North Fulton's. The only impact of the resignation has been an increase in cost for Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs, who have pressed ahead with the project.
Motorola has a state contract with Georgia for radio services and products. The four cities are buying radios using the already negotiated prices from that contract.
ALSO AT THE MEETING
*Two residents were placed on Milton commissions at the June 3 council meeting.
Abbe Laboda was unanimously appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission of Milton as a board member at large.
Terry Herr was also unanimously appointed to Milton's Planning Commission for District 2.
The Historic Preservation Commission formed in July 2010. The commission's mission is to enrich the present and future by preserving the past, according to the city of Milton's website. It does this by preserving buildings, places and districts of historic interest within Milton.
There are seven members on the commission — each appointed by a councilmember and the mayor. Regular meetings are held every fourth Monday of each month.
The Planning Commission is an advisory board and seeks to reevaluate subdivision regulations, zoning laws and zoning maps where appropriate in Milton. The commission reports to the Milton City Council. It is comprised of seven members all appointed by council and the mayor. Regular meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of each month.
*Council also unanimously approved an alcohol license for Grand Champion BBQ on 12635 Crabapple Road. Grand Champion opened in July 2011. There is a second Grand Champion located in Roswell on Shallowford Road.
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