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Milton recognizes Georgia Arbor Day By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Dozens of residents, city leaders and staff gathered at the Mark Law Arboretum Feb. 20 to celebrate Arbor Day, marking the end of Georgia’s tree planting season. The state holiday takes place two months before National Arbor Day on April 24. Ahead of the celebration, staff planted three new trees in the arboretum, followed by the ceremonial planting of a witch hazel tree. Attendees took home persimmons seedlings, a tree native to the Southeast that produces edible fruit. “We all know why we’re here,” City Councilwoman Carol Cookerly said, “because of a deep respect and love for trees.” For 17 consecutive years, Milton has qualified as a Tree City USA, a national recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation Program designed to raise awareness to the value of community trees. Cookerly said the honor is possible thanks to Milton’s first arborist, Mark Law, for whom the arboretum is named after. He helped the city obtain its first Tree City USA designation in 2009 and ensured it was retained after that.
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Milton city staff members wield shovels at the Mark Law Arboretum in Bell Memorial Park in celebration of Georgia Arbor Day Feb. 20.
Public weighs in on zoning rules City officials seek clarity on AG-1 properties By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Community Development Department staff sought resident’s input Feb. 25 regarding development standards
on land zoned Agricultural-Residential (AG-1) and feedback from the Planning Commission later that same evening. Staff are reviewing potential changes to AG-1 zoning regulations which would affect nearly all land in Milton. The
City Council enacted a moratorium in January on accepting minor subdivisions plats within AG-1 that create lots smaller than 3 acres. Staff have used the time to conduct case studies and develop policy recommendations.
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