Milton
UPDATE!! Board of Education Abandons Freemanville High School Site!!
September 20th, 2008 categories: Milton, New Construction, Schools/Parents/Children
The Board of Education announced they have moved its plans for a High School off Freemanville Road in Milton. It seems the two factors that led to the announcement is the community complaints from deep pocketed neighbors along with a preferred parcel that became available.
The school system has now purchased the 64 acre parcel of land at the southeast corner of Bethany Bend and Cogburn Road, from local developer David Chatham, where it will build the new high school.
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The preferred parcel, also in Milton, was originally slated for housing, but due to the continued weak demand for new construction, David Chatham went back to the school board and offered it for sale.
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The original 117 acre parcel on Freemanville Road will still hold the middle school, with any unneeded acreage to be eventually sold off for other development.
The new Milton High School will sit directly across from Kings Ridge Christian School and has easy access to Highway 9 and the Georgia 400.
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Milton High School 9.11 Flag Dedication In GA
September 11th, 2008 categories: Milton, Schools/Parents/Children
Milton High School, located off Birmingham Highway and Freemanville Road, had a front yard landscape full of flags today to honor the 2,977 victims of 9.11 this day, 7 years ago. As we all remember the victims on this day, a Milton High School teenager is making sure we never forget.
On this day, 7 years ago, Michael Smith was in the 4th grade. Michael is now a Junior at Milton High School and is the organizer of this event that he plans on continuing every year as a tradition.
It seems last year he organized this event and borrowed all the flags, but this year, from money raised in various ways, was able to buy the flags to insure this annual tradition in Milton GA. If this is any example of our future youth, I say hurray to the younger generation!
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Milton’s Crooked Creek Community & Golf Course Georgia Ammenities
July 15th, 2008 categories: Milton, Neighborhood Profiles
Crooked Creek features 640 private home-sites set among some of Milton Georgia area’s most beautiful wooded and natural terrain. The property consisting of 525 acres and close proximity to Georgia 400.
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At the time of this post home prices range from the low $400’s to $1 Million, and include a variety of designs from large executive homes to smaller cluster homes.
Crooked Creek Golf Club offers an 18-hole Michael Riley designed golf course on Bermuda grass, which opened in 1996,visit the Crooked Creek Golf Club in North Fulton County, Website and resort-style amenities.
Crooked Creek Golf Club Amenities:
18-hole golf course
Clubhouse (Tudor Style Clubhouse over 28,000 square feet)
Restaurant
Champion’s room
Fully stocked pro shop
9 lighted tennis courts
AAU sanctioned competition pool
A Kiddie pool
Waterslide with a Splash Pool
Basketball Courts
Playground
Social Activities
Crooked Creek Golf Club Public Schools
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Hopewell Middle School
Milton High School
At a recent Home Owners Association meeting, residents overwhelmingly approved a $4 million amenities improvement package.
Construction will begin in September on the new amenities area, which is planned to include 11 tennis courts, two connected pools, a new playground and a new community center. It is expected to be fully completed in May 2009.
Each homeowner will pay approximately $674.00 a year in increased dues for the project, which nearly doubles the HOA fees to $1,424.00 a year. New HOA payments will start in January of 2009.
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Avensong Homes & Townhomes - A Community Affordable, To Live The Alpharetta Life
June 26th, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Milton, Neighborhood Profiles
Avensong in Alpharetta Georgia, located off Georgia 400 in North Fulton County, is an affordable place to call home. The Home And Townhomes Avensong community broke ground in 1995 and now has a total of 472 properties.Much of the neighborhood’s popularity is the amenities such as the Olympic sized swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, clubhouse, volleyball and basketball courts available to residents through the Avensong Homeowners Association (HOA).
Fees for the Homeowners Association at time of this publication are estimated between $700-$1,000 a year. The HOA maintains the front yards as well as ammenities mentioned above.
Many people do not know that this Alpharetta Avensong community is composed of three subdivisions:
The Carriage, The Village and The Avencroft.
Avensong homes are typically two-story, some ranch, others basements, 3 bedroom/ 2 bath and range from Wood Frame to Brick & Stucco. Homes in this neighborhood sell from the high $150s to the mid to high $200’s.
Conveniently located near The New Alpharetta Amphitheatre, Windward, North Point Mall Shopping & the new Super Target Plaza on Highway 9. A great investment as well as a house to call home.
The School Districts, at time of publication, are
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Hopewell Middle School
Alpharetta High School
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City Of Milton’s First 4th of July “Citizen” Parade - Georgia
June 21st, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Milton, Month to Month In Town
The City of Milton, in the state of Georgia, is holding its first “Citizen Parade” for the July 4th holiday. Any Milton resident looking to show off city pride on Independence Day can head down to Milton City Hall for a little fun and camraderie.
The plans are still being finalized, but the basic idea is to let anyone who has ever wanted to be in a parade to simply join in on the march, fun and festivities. That means kids, parents, singles, couples and even pets. All you need is the desire to march and have city pride. You don’t even need a prop, just show up says Linda Blow, volunteer coordinator for the city and parade planner.
The parade route will begin at the corner of Deerfield and Webb at 10 A.M., 
July 4th
and will proceed along Deerfield Parkway.Plans are also in the works for face painting,
patriotic activities and other fun and games. See you there!
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Atlanta Area Housing Market “Vibrant”
May 6th, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Ball Ground, Buford, Canton, Cherokee County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Holly Springs, Johns Creek, Milton, Real Estate Forum, Roswell, Sandy Springs
Former federal Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros says metro Atlanta’s housing
market is being spared the worst of the national slump due to the region’s
comparatively vibrant economy.
“Metro Atlanta arguably has the most dynamic economic market in the country,” Cisneros said last week while in the Atlanta area.
Cisneros predicted metro Atlanta’s home prices and its overall housing industry will rebound sooner than other regions in the country. The local market continues to be reinforced by the influx of talented people seeking opportunities, he said. Factors contributing to local economic strength include hospitals and health care facilities, universities and the many fortune 500 companies Visit Site For List Of Companys who make Atlanta their home address.
Henry Cisneros was secretary of the Housing and Urban Development department from 1993 to 1996. For more info on Henry Cisneros visit About Henry Cisneros.
For Homes For Sale In The North Atlanta Area & Surrounding cities visit www.NorthAtlantaHomes.org .
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Alpharetta Arts And Annual Streetfest Returns! Spring Is In The Air.
April 3rd, 2008 categories: Alpharetta, Fulton County, Local Art & Designers, Milton
Spring is back and so is the annual Alpharetta Arts and Streetfest. Fine artists from throughout the U.S. will gather once again on April 19th and 20th from 10:00 am to 6 pm in downtown Alpharetta at Main and Academy. Admission and parking are free.
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The event will feature work from over 100 artists, selected by a jury of art professionals and gallery owners from the Alpharetta community. Festival lovers can look forward to two days of strolling through outdoor artists and fun events for the entire family. Events include live jazz, roots rock and acoustical music. There will also be theatrical performances by the Kudzu Playhouse and storytelling by The Reading Tree.
Downtown shops and restaurants will offer extended business hours during the festival. This event is one of my favorites of the year!
I encourage everyone to enjoy the local flavor of Alpharetta.
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Milton Getting New Middle School
April 1st, 2008 categories: Milton, Schools/Parents/Children
Just west of Alpharetta, Georgia, the new City of Milton will be adding a middle school to the property already slated for a high school on Freemanville Road. A shifting of the construction schedule has placed the new middle school on the calender for the year 2013. For more on North Fulton Schools.
The school system purchased the 120 acre tract for the high school last year with the long range option to put a middle school on the site once the need was determined. Due to the growth of West Alpharetta and the City of Milton, that need is now! Originally, the high school was planned to open for the 2011 school year, but due to the addition of the middle school on the plan, the school system pushed back the opening of the school to the 2012 school year.
Neighbors of the Area had originally opposed the sale of the land to Kings Ridge Christian School, hoping for a better development of the parcel. Kings Ridge Christian School found another property at Hopewell and Bethany, and the end result for Kings Ridge is a magnificent place of education. Kings Ridge Christian School serves approximately 600 students, teaching all grade levels.
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