 
It's hard to believe 2016 is here. But I guess time flies when you're working as hard as Milton building the future of our great city. The coming year is going to be huge for us, and today I want to tell you about some of the great things you can expect.
Remember, if you don't see a project or issue you care deeply about mentioned here...
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GET INVOLVED
Meet your neighbors and volunteer in your community! Better Together Milton offers both with the goal of building a welcoming community in Milton where residents of all abilities have the opportunity to participate. Join their next meeting Monday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bethwell Community Center (2695 Hopewell Road). Christine Johnston, founder and owner of Iron Horse Therapy, will join the meeting to discuss the Iron Horse programs focusing on therapeutic horseback riding activities for children and adults with special needs.
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SPRING YOUTH BASEBALL
Registration for the spring season of the Hopewell Youth Association Baseball at the new Bell Memorial Park is open through the end of January. Register now!
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PARKS & RECREATION MANAGER
TOM MCKLVEEN
Tom joins the Milton Parks and Recreation Department after five years with the City of Alpharetta as a recreation coordinator.
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Lee joins the Milton Fire-Rescue Department after five years with the City of Atlanta Fire Department.
Welcome to the City of Milton, Tom and Lee!
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2016 BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS DUE
Business license renewal packets for 2016 were mailed in mid-December 2015. Businesses have until March 31, 2016 to renew their license.
How can I pay my business license renewal?
By phone: Call 678.242.2500 and ask for the Finance Department.
By mail: 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107F , Milton, GA 30004. Please make check(s) payable to City of Milton.
By fax: 678-242-2499
In person: Finance Department: 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107F. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Acceptable forms of payment are check, money order, cashier's check, credit card (Visa/MasterCard/American Express and Discover) and cash (exact change only).
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BETTER TOGETHER MILTON
JAN 11
6:30 PM
BETHWELL COMMUNITY CENTER
Better Together strives to build a welcoming community in Milton where residents of all abilities have the opportunity to participate.
MILTON DISABILITY AWARENESS COMMITTEE
The Milton Disability Awareness Committee (MDAC) promotes inclusion of persons of all abilities in every aspect of community life through education, advocacy and influence on public policy.
MILTON GROWS GREEN
JAN 14
6:30 PM
CITY HALL
Milton Grows Green (MGG) is a citizens' volunteer committee. MGG activities are organized in a collaborative effort with the city to foster best-case policies and practices in protection of natural resources, greenspace and development.
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PRIDE Teen Driving Safety Class
PRIDE is a FREE 2-hour program for both teens and parents that incorporates information about Georgia's Teen Driving laws, peer pressure, crash dymanics and parental influence on teens' driving habits. LEARN MORE
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RAD Women's Self-Defense Course
This 12-hour Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class teaches personal self-defense for women 13 and up. Students will learn about issues facing women today and self-defense techniques, as well as have the opportunity to participate in demonstrations.
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Milton Mayor's Run/Jog for a Cause
The City of Milton is proud to bring the 13th annual Jog for a Cause to the community as part of the 7th annual Milton Mayor's Run. to be held at 7 a.m. Feb. 27 at Freedom Park located at Deerfield Parkway at Webb Road, will be available Jan. 15. LEARN MORE
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IRON HORSE THERAPY
Iron Horse Therapy is a new non-profit to the City of Milton that offers therapeutic riding programs for children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities at Iron Horse on Westbrook Road. This unique program provides individual instruction therapy as well as group activities, prepared by the participant's treatment team. Therapy sessions are performed in a low rider to instructor ratio by PATH certified instructors.
Iron Horse Therapy is dedicated to empowering children and adults with special needs through equine-assisted activities, one ride at a time with a policy of turning no family in need away.
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NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT?
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