Milton’s City Council has approved funding to acquire property for the Cox-King roundabout project. At a meeting on Monday, the council unanimously approved the right-of-way acquisitions needed to move forward with improvements at the Cox and King roads intersection in the southwest part of the city. The project is part of a broader collaboration involving the City of Milton, local residents, and neighboring Roswell.
Rob Dell-Ross of Milton’s Public Works Department said the city is prepared to move into the next phase of the Cox-King roundabout project. The city will need to acquire portions of four properties, while the City of Roswell will be responsible for acquiring one additional property. Mayor Peyton Jamison expressed support for the project, stating, “People have been wanting this,” noting community interest in the improvements, according to the Milton website.
The council also approved several items on the Consent Agenda. Contracts were awarded to BM&K for emergency engineering services and to Harmony Timberworks to develop a construction plan for a shade structure over the City Pool deck. Additionally, the council approved adding the 39-acre Hopewell Road property to the city’s Greenprint, which guides future development and conservation efforts in City-owned green spaces.
The meeting included recognition of city employees. The Parks and Recreation Department and the Court Clerk’s Office received commendations for their work. Mayor Jamison emphasized the importance of the city’s parks, particularly in light of recent focus on their development. Employees Brooke Lappin and Wendy Lee were also acknowledged for their dedication and expertise.
Milton is collaborating with Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, and Sandy Springs on updating the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan, last revised in 2018. The plan coordinates regional transportation projects, including border infrastructure and upcoming developments such as new toll lanes on Georgia 400. The Milton City Council will meet again on July 21 to continue discussions on local transportation planning.
