Milton Herald

05/26/2026

The city of Milton honored U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces during its Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday, May 25, 2025.

The ceremony included the mayor's reading of the city's proclamation recognizing May 25 as Memorial Day in Milton, the presentation of colors and the performance of the national anthem.

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05/05/2026

Wide-brimmed hats, bow ties, and mint juleps filled the green at Crabapple Market Green on Saturday, May 2, as the fourth annual Down & Derby blended Kentucky Derby. For more photos and the full story, visit https://www.appenmedia.com/milton/derby-glamour-meets-giving-spirit-at-alpharetta-fundraiser-for-children-s-healthcare/article_02842ecf-d0f3-49ed-9b10-c4592f677855.html

02/19/2026

Georgia Rep. Jan Jones (R-Milton) announced Feb. 19 that she will not seek reelection to House District 47 this year. Jones currently serves as the House speaker pro tem. She will retire after more than two decades in office.

01/25/2026

01/23/2026

Fulton County School Board members will review the district's proposed calendar for the 2027-28 school year at its Nov. 20 meeting at 6 p.m. in the district's South Learning Center.

01/05/2026

To kick off the year, the City Council will act on a proposed text amendment to Milton’s Unified Development Code concerning AG-1 setback requirements in its meeting Jan. 5.

The Milton City Council will take action on a proposed text amendment altering AG-1 zoning requirements and others during its Jan. 5 meeting.

12/24/2025

Cambridge High School basketball teams hosted their third annual “Hotcakes and Hoops” fundraiser Dec. 20, inviting the public to share a breakfast and get active on the court with the teams.

Cambridge High School basketball teams hosted their third annual “Hotcakes and Hoops” fundraiser Dec. 20, inviting the public to share a breakfast and get active on the court with the

12/05/2025

Milton officials debated reducing AG-1 front yard setbacks to give homeowners more backyard space, with multiple options proposed and residents split over impacts on privacy and community character. The City Council will vote on the changes in January.

Potential zoning changes to front yard setbacks in AG-1 properties dominated discussion Dec. 1, as residents tangled with city officials.

11/17/2025

The cafeteria at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School overflowed with 130 students Nov. 12, filling boxes and tote bags with donated food.

11/17/2025

Savannah Murray turned art into healing at 13 and into a thriving business at 19.

Art became a healing outlet for Savannah Murray when she was 13 years old.