MILTON, Ga., Oct. 11, 2013 - Milton's Better Together volunteer organization will host a legislative update from state House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones at Milton's City Hall Thursday, Oct. 24.

Jones will discuss important issues facing the state Legislature and topics important to Milton residents. She will then take questions from the audience.

This meeting will take place in City Council Chambers of Milton's City Hall 13000 Deerfield Parkway, suite 107A (click here for directions).

A Milton resident, Jones was first elected to the state House in 2003. She has distinguished herself as a passionate advocate for changing lives and increasing economic opportunities through improved public education and a government closer to the people.  

Jones made history when she was elected as the first female Speaker Pro Tem in the Georgia House of Representatives. Her district covers northwest Fulton, including Milton, Mountain Park, and portions of Roswell and Alpharetta.   

Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique and fun ways to connect with neighbors.  If you would like more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please visit the group's Facebook page or contact Community Builder Wayne Boston at 678-242-2512 or wayne.boston@cityofmiltonga.us. 

Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton has been recognized for having the highest quality of life in the state of Georgia and ninth-highest in the southern United States by the Business Journals' "On Numbers" survey. It is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton will provide opportunity and value in a responsive and responsible environment through active partnerships with the community and its stakeholders. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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