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We've got big plans for 2011
Holiday photos available at flickr
Milton FD animal rescue hard at work
Bring One For The Chipper Jan. 2
Third fitness camp scheduled Jan. 5 to 31
Ga. 400 Corridor Open House Jan. 5
PAL Bike Drive planned Jan. 6 and 8
Meet Waddie Welcome author Jan. 11
HYA registration extended to Jan. 15
City Hall closed Jan. 17
"Run for Cover" 5K Jan. 22
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Bring One for the Chipper Milton High School, King's Ridge Christian School, Scottsdale Farms10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information
Design Review Board Meeting 6 p.m. Agenda
Milton Disability Awareness Committee Meeting
7 p.m.
Executive Conference Room
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
6 p.m.
Jan. 17 -
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
City Hall Closed
Jan. 18 -
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
7 p.m.
Jan. 19 -
City Council Meeting
6 p.m.
Jan. 20 -
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
11:30 a.m.
Executive Conference Room
Jan. 25 -
Planning Commission Meeting
7 p.m.
Jan. 26 -
Community Zoning Information Meeting
7 p.m.
Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Milton City Hall, Deerfield Professional Centre, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton, GA 30004.
If you need special accommodations in order to participate in any city meeting, please call 678.242.2500. |
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We've got big plans for 2011
Let me begin by saying that 2010 was a banner year for the City of Milton. We were able to trim our budget while, through more effective partnerships, increasing services to citizens. We truly established Milton's Parks and Recreation Department, which will pay huge dividends in terms of quality of life throughout the history of the city. And we improved in nearly every area of service to our citizens, reaffirming our commitment to being the best, most well-run government possible.
But this is a look to 2011, and the point I want to make right off the bat is that we will not rest on these accomplishments. Instead we will continue this drive for excellence into the coming year and endeavor to meet our citizens' high expectations. Let me take you through a list of the highlights we see coming in 2011
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Holiday photos available at flickr
The City of Milton maintains a full photo archive at its flickr page that residents are free to download.
Click here to see photos from this year's holiday events, Christmas in Crabapple and the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting, which were held Dec. 4.
Click here to see photos from Shop with a Cop, held Dec. 14. |
Milton FD animal rescue hard at work
Milton's Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Team (TLAER) has been hard at work recently, saving animals across Milton and neighboring Cherokee County.
On Nov. 25, TLAER members pulled a horse from a muddy Cherokee County ditch that had snared the animal's leg. Battalion Chief Bill Bourn said these situations can be especially dangerous for horses, as their legs can break or hooves can be pulled off while being lifted out of the mud due to the suction of the muck.
Eventually, however, firefighters were able to get the horse out and pull it to safety unharmed.
On Dec. 17, TLAER members helped an immobile Cherokee County horse stand on its own using a sling, rescue glide - a back board for large animals - tractor and donated wrecker. Bourn said older or sick horses that lie down often have trouble getting back up. Luckily, the animal was fine after being helped.
For more information on TLAER, click here. |
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Bring One For The Chipper Jan. 2
 Get those lights off and stock up on tie downs, because Sunday, Jan. 2 the City of Milton and Milton Grows Green (MGG) will once again offer Christmas tree recycling as part of Georgia's "Bring One For The Chipper" program.
This year recyclers may take Christmas trees to three locations: Milton High School (use the Birmingham Highway entrance), King's Ridge Christian School (use the Cogburn Road entrance) and Scottsdale Farms for assisted drop-off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
That way whether you're on the north, south or east sides of Milton, you're covered.
In addition, Scottsdale Farms will accept Christmas trees during normal business hours from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 through Jan. 9. The business is awarding each Christmas tree recycler with one free latte.
Local Starbucks locations are also donating coffee, hot water and cups for hot chocolate Jan. 2 at the school drop off locations.
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Third fitness camp scheduled Jan. 5 to 31
The third 12-class session of the City of Milton and CorePhysique's popular fitness camp begins Jan. 5 and lasts through the end of the month.
The thrice weekly camps have been a hit, with every camper seeing inches and pounds lost and improvements in their overall physical assessment, said Kolleen Riddick, founder of CorePhysique. Nearly everyone who starts one camp elects to take more, she said.
Click here for more information. |
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Ga. 400 Corridor Open House Jan. 5
On Wednesday, Jan. 5, transportation officials will hold a Ga. 400 Corridor Improvement Projects Open House at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 11605 Haynes Bridge Road Suite 100 in Alpharetta (click here for directions).
The meetings are to determine what new projects should be funded along the Ga. 400 corridor, which includes the entry most near Milton, Windward Parkway. The money for the projects comes as a result of a September 2010 Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) vote to extend the ground lease for the Ga. 400 Toll Road and the fifty-cent toll for up to 10 years. Those revenues will be used to fund the new transportation improvement projects.
Five public meetings will be held throughout January for the projects and information is available online at www.georgiatolls.com. |
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PAL Bike Drive planned Jan. 6 and 8
Have a used bike that's just collecting dust? How about an outgrown bicycle going into storage because of a new holiday gift? Don't get rid of it! Give it to PAL.
The Alpharetta Police Athletics and Activities League (PAL), a non-profit youth organization building leaders for tomorrow, is holding a bike drive Jan. 6 and 8 at PAL Gym in the Eagle Village Youth Complex behind Alpharetta City Hall (2 Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004). The aim is to procure enough bicycles for a youth bicycle riding program.
Want to help out? Simply bring your gently used bicycle between 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. PAL will take care of the rest.
If you would like to donate money to help launch the program or purchase helmets and T-shirts for the kids, representatives will also be on hand to take your gift.
To give money to PAL to help with this or any one of its other quality programs, please visit www.alphapal.org for information on how to donate. |
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Meet "Waddie Welcome" author Jan. 11
The Milton Disability Awareness Committee (MDAC) will present author Tom Kohler reading and answering questions about his book, "Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community" Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in Milton City Council Chambers, 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107E (click here for directions).
Kohler, a lifelong resident of Savannah, has worked for Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy for 31 years. While there he has personally invited more than 3,000 people to step forward and become a citizen advocate. More than 750 people have taken the invitation, and 120 are active as citizen advocates today. Kohler also routinely speaks at keynote conferences in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom.
"Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community" tells the story of friendships that transcended divisions of disability, race, and income and created powerful new possibilities in a whole community. Former President Jimmy Carter called the book "a modern day parable."
For more information on the book, visit www.waddiewelcome.com.
Click here for more information on MDAC. |
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HYA registration extended to Jan. 15
Open registration for Hopewell Youth Association's (HYA) spring 2010 recreational baseball season has been extended to Jan. 15, meaning the normal $70 late fee will be waived until after that date, said organizers.
The previous deadline was Dec. 27, said Scott Stachowski, HYA Board Vice President.
"Since this date fell during the busy holiday season, we have decided to extend the deadline," he said. "Hopefully this will allow those that have been busy or traveling to register without having to pay the late fee."
To register online, click here or visit the HYA Web site, www.hopewellbaseball.org. If you have any questions or need assistance, e-mail hyaregistration@hopewellbaseball.org. |
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City Hall closed Jan. 17
Please note Milton's City Hall will be closed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 17.
To view the city calendar, click here |
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"Run for Cover" 5K Jan. 22
The second annual "Run For Cover" Eagle 5K run to benefit Milton Boys' Lacrosse will be held Jan. 22 at Milton High School. There will be a 1 mile fun run at 8 a.m. and the race will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The course will be the "Colt Trail," a loop around Milton High School on paved roads. Awards will be presented to overall male/female, masters male/female and top three male/female in age groups from under-10 to over-75. All participants in the 1-mile fun run will receive a ribbon.
Registration is $20 by Jan. 15, $25 afterward. There is a family rate of $60.
In addition to the registration fee, all participants are required to bring an article of winter clothing and/or non-perishable food item for North Fulton Community Charities.
Proceeds will benefit Milton High School's Boys' Lacrosse program.
For more information, e-mail miltonlaxcomm@bellsouth.net. |
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