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Milton mayor says 'The state of our city is strong,' outlines Deerfield plan, parks preservation and a pending court fight
Summary
Mayor Peyton Jamieson used Milton's 20th State of the City address to highlight growth-management plans in Deerfield, acquisition and preservation of parkland (700 acres preserved), a new central fire station and a legal challenge now before the Georgia Supreme Court joined by 86 cities.
Milton Mayor Peyton Jamieson delivered the city’s 20th State of the City address, saying "The state of our city is strong" and outlining plans for guided growth, expanded parks and a high-profile legal challenge with statewide implications.
Jamieson opened by thanking residents and city staff and framed the speech around four principles: what Milton has built, how it governs, how it will guide growth and how it will protect families. "The state of our city is strong," he said, attributing that strength to disciplined leadership, long-serving staff and community engagement.
On growth, Jamieson focused on Deerfield, describing decades of planning that led to a Deerfield overlay, Highway 9 design guidelines and a form-based code intended to ensure predictable…
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