The City of Milton is set to commemorate one of Georgia's influential early figures, John Milton, with a historical marker following the City Council's unanimous support. In a meeting that took place earlier this week, the Council approved a resolution backing the Milton Historical Society's initiative to apply for the Georgia Historical Society's historical marker program. As reported by the city's official website, the proposed marker would honor John Milton, a Revolutionary War patriot and Georgia's first Secretary of State, whose efforts were pivotal during the nation's founding period.
Leading the campaign for the marker is Mark Amick of the Milton Historical Society, which has invested time in bringing attention to John Milton's legacy. "A lot of work was put into this," Mayor Peyton Jamison noted on the city's official website, acknowledging the Society's diligence, which could come to fruition with the installation of the marker at City Hall Plaza in early 2026. This potential tribute coincides with both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 20th anniversary of the City of Milton's founding.
Additionally, the City Council's meeting saw the advancement of various community projects and service agreements. These partnerships include Columbia Engineering and Services, Safe Road Solutions, Premier Events, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, and others, with endeavors spanning from transportation improvements to the organization of local events like the upcoming Crabapple Fest on October 4. The Council also endorsed the continuation of professional contracts, such as Diana Wheeler as Milton's Interim Community Development Director, and an agreement allowing Milton Fire-Rescue Department to become a licensed training provider for Red Cross classes.
Milton Fire's new status means the department can deliver certifications in-house for essential skills such as CPR and Advanced Life Support, as explained by Chief Medical Officer Mark Haskins. They will be teaching not only their fellow firefighters but also "Milton Police officers, City staff members, and even citizens," Haskins elucidated in the statement obtained by the city's news release. Other Council actions included the approval of a final plat for a new gated community and the transferring of surplus right of way to a private entity for maintenance clarity.
The City Council, taking into account the local schools' Spring Break schedules, will reconvene for its next meeting on April 14.
