Milton, Georgia
Milton is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. Located about 30 miles due north of Atlanta, Milton is known for its rural and equestrian heritage. The City was incorporated on December 1, 2006, out of the unincorporated northernmost part of northern Fulton County. As of the 2010 census, Milton's population was 32,661, with an estimated population of 39,587 in 2019. Milton is named in honor of the former Milton County, which was named after Revolutionary War hero John Milton. The portion of north Fulton County generally north of the Chattahoochee River comprises most of the territory of the former Milton County.
Milton, Georgia | |
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Milton City Hall | |
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| Motto: "Named best quality of life in Georgia" | |
Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia | |
Milton Location of Milton in Metro Atlanta | |
| Coordinates: 34°07′56″N 84°18′02″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Incorporated | December 1, 2006 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peyton Jamison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.11 sq mi (101.29 km2) |
| • Land | 38.50 sq mi (99.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) 1.6% |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 41,296 |
| • Density | 1,072.51/sq mi (414.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 30004, 30009 |
| Area code(s) | 770, 678 |
| FIPS code | 13-51670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404269 |
| Website | www |
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