During my younger years, I can remember adults telling me, “The days go by slowly, but the years fly by.” I’m not sure where this saying originated, but it is very true for me this year. It seems like yesterday I was in City Hall for January’s annual State of the City event, talking about our 2018 accomplishments and providing a sneak peek of what we planned for 2019.Now, the holidays are around the corner, and 2019 will soon be in the rearview mirror. Like most Americans, I’m a bit more introspective during this time of year — thankful for all my family’s blessings and looking forward to the promise of a new year.
This year has been an exciting time for the City of Milton:• Providence Park is coming to life right before our eyes, thanks to $300,000 in grants from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. • We’ve officially closed on more than 300 acres of greenspace in the last year, protecting our rural heritage and preventing further development. • A record number of transportation projects have been completed or are currently underway, helping with congestion and improving commutes. • After the Milton City Council officially adopted the master plan for the park at the former Milton Country Club property in August, staff hit the ground running on Phase I improvements.All these things help contribute to the high quality of life that our residents enjoy and have come to expect. Maintaining that high quality of life is something that we —citizens, City Council, and City staff — can all agree on.
As we give thanks this month, let’s all remember that we have so much to be thankful for as a community: citizens who care and support their neighbors, City staff who have a passion for their work, first responders who selflessly put themselves on the line daily, award-winning schools with competitive academic and athletic programs, dedicated business owners who chose Milton to call home, and a supportive civic and religious community.
On behalf of everyone at City Hall, the Milton Police Department, and the Milton Fire-Rescue Department, I want to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. We hope you’ll consider joining us for one of our special events during the month of December as well as our State of the City event in January. All event details, including dates and times, are available on the City’s website at CityOfMiltonGa.us/calendar.
to your business!