Milton's Morris Road just shifted lanes

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Morris Road just shifted, and the finish line's in sight

If you drive Morris Road, you've probably felt the change: between Bethany Bend and the Webb Road roundabout, both lanes have moved from the left side to the right of what will eventually be a wider, four-lane road (two lanes each way). The city says it shouldn't change your commute; these intermittent shifts are routine for a project this size.

And there's real progress up and down the corridor. The 10-foot multi-use path and 5-foot sidewalk are each about 80% done, demolition of the old Webb Road roundabout is finished, and crews are pouring fresh concrete while preserving the center island. When it's complete, the roundabout gets decorative colored concrete, a landscaped median, new stormwater infrastructure, and sod that's already taking root.

The widening runs from the Deerfield Avenue/Webb Road roundabout up to McGinnis Ferry, where GDOT just opened the new GA-400 interchange. Target completion for the TSPLOST-funded project: this September.

Track the Morris Road project →

Source: City of Milton

The Home Team

150 runners, $12,000, and 308 bikes in Vietnam

On the morning of June 27, about 150 runners took off into the woods to tackle Milton High's cross country course, and turned it into more than $12,000 for two local nonprofits. It was the team captains' first-ever fundraiser, and it felt like the whole town showed up: parents cheering the final stretch, dogs in costumes, kids from neighboring schools signing up to help.

The proceeds split between the Pedal Forward Foundation and Stella Love, a free pantry that will use its share to stay stocked through the high-demand summer and expand its programming for kids. Pedal Forward was founded last year by team captain Jonathan Thai. Two days before the run, he and 10 partners were in Vietnam handing 308 bikes to children across four provinces.

"I'm just so glad that everyone has come out to support these nonprofits today," Thai said. "It's really great that we were able to get the community together." Closer to home, Pedal Forward gives free bike lessons and gear to underserved kids, so this one morning means more local children can ride for free.

Source: Appen Media / Milton Herald

Around Town

It's Parks & Rec Month, and there's a scavenger hunt

Every July, Milton joins cities across the country in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month: four weeks to spotlight the trails, events, and programs that make the parks system what it is. This year's twist is a Scavenger Hunt. Explore Milton's parks, snap photos matching each challenge, and win prizes. Grab the form at miltonga.gov/ScavengerHunt, do as many tasks as you can, and email your proof to parksandrec@miltonga.gov by July 31. Everyone who plays takes home at least a small prize.

There's a packed slate of ranger hikes, a moth-week night walk, camps, and more this month (the dated ones are in The Week Ahead below). To plan year-round, the city's Activities Guide is a good start, and we keep the running list on our own Milton events page.

Source: City of Milton

Milton Homes

The July market report is in

Our Milton Homes market report just posted July's snapshot for 30004: median sale price holding near $1.09M, 657 homes on the market, and a median 40 days to sell. Inventory is building into summer, good news if you're buying.

Say hello to the directory's founding Featured Realtor, Amber Kuhn of At Home Property Group, a Milton resident who has sold $80M+ since 2018 and ranks in the top 2% of agents nationwide.

Coming Soon

The Best of Milton

We're launching something we've wanted to do since day one: The Roundabout's first-ever Best of Milton, a reader-voted celebration of the places that make this town ours. Twenty-five hyper-local categories, from best pizza and best patio to best sunset spot and best place to take out-of-town guests, and you pick the winners, not us. Nominations open July 14. Start your mental list; we'll hand you the ballot soon.

The Week Ahead

Fri, July 3 · Red, White & YOU! — 9 a.m. to noon at Broadwell Pavilion, with the family walking parade stepping off at 9:45. City Hall is closed for the holiday.

July 3–4 · Know the fireworks rules. Milton bars fireworks within 200 yards of horse farms year-round, and elsewhere they're allowed only between 10 a.m. and midnight on the 3rd and 4th. A heads-up to neighbors goes a long way for horses, dogs, and veterans. Fulton libraries are closed both days.

Mon, July 6 · City Council, with the FY2027 budget up for adoption.

Sat, July 11 · Movie on the Green.

Sat, July 19 · Goals on the Green — the World Cup Final on the big screen at Crabapple Market, 1 to 5 p.m.

Parks & Rec programs all month: Junior Ranger Academy (mornings of July 8, 15, 22, 29), a Wild Walk with Ranger Jen at Providence Park (July 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m.), a "Friday Night Lights" moth-week night walk (July 17, 8 to 9 p.m.), and a Learn to Fish class for ages 8 to 13 (July 29, 4 to 6 p.m.). Register under the Outdoor Recreation tab at miltonga.gov/registration. The Wild Walk and moth night are free; Junior Rangers is $20 and fishing is $5.

See the full Milton events calendar →

Assessment Season

A flat rate can still mean a bigger bill

A quick note for anyone who opened a 2026 Fulton assessment notice and did a double take. Next door in Alpharetta, the city is holding its millage rate flat (5.75, unchanged since 2009), yet it still had to advertise a 6.5% property-tax increase, because rising reassessments alone push bills up even when the rate doesn't move. The same math applies in Milton. If your assessed value jumped and the number looks off, this is the season to review it; appeal deadlines come fast.

One More Thing

However you spend it, at the Broadwell parade, poolside, or knee-deep in a cooler, we hope your Fourth is a good one. Be kind to the horses, and we'll see you around Milton.