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Milton researches greenspace options National group do you to make report How preserve what By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
JONATHAN COPSEY/Staff
Cambridge High will perform “Annie” March 20-22. From left are Macay Hall as Daddy Warbucks, Allison Boyle as Annie and Claire Sims as Miss Hannigan.
Cambridge theater presents ‘Annie’ Runs March 20-22 MILTON, Ga. – Cambridge High School will perform the classic musical “Annie” March 20-22. “Annie” is the story of a little orphan who ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, spunky Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So when Mr. Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks the most power-
If you go
What: Cambridge Players presents “Annie” When: 7 p.m. March 20-22 Where: Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: Tickets at www. showtix4u.com or sold at the door. ful man in America to help find her real mom and dad instead, and he agrees. Warbucks’ whopping
reward for Annie’s parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take the $50,000 reward. But don’t fret – this classic family musical has a happy ending for Annie, Daddy Warbucks and the whole gang. Now in its second year, this performance is Cambridge High’s second musical and fourth show this year and is directed by Tracey Buot with musical director Dominique Petite. —Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Last week, Milton hosted several members of the International City/ County Management Association (ICMA). And they are on a mission. The four members, from cities around the country, came to Milton as part of a project to bolster the city’s options on tackling greenspace. “They’ve been here the past couple of days speaking with staff about possible ways to have new and interesting ways to pursue greenspace preservation,” said Jason Wright, Milton’s communications manager. The ICMA representatives are part of a research program. Cities around the country apply to this program to gather ideas from the visitors. The ICMA people gather data on the city they visit, and then return home and put together a report with ideas that could be implemented. For Milton, this will mean people from around the country who have experience in mitigating suburban sprawl and maintaining greenspace will be able to weigh in and give recommendations on how Milton can proceed to grow while still maintaining the rural charm on which it prides itself. “This is just one of many tools we have to deal with Milton’s reality,” said City Manager Chris Lagerbloom at the
people like about Milton and still allow property owners to develop as they see fit?” JASON WRIGHT Milton Communications Manager
March 3 City Council meeting. Milton has already imposed a moratorium on new rezonings of properties as it sorts out ways to slow down or mitigate growth. “How do you preserve what people like about Milton and still allow property owners to develop as they see fit? And you have to keep community desires in mind to find a workable solution,” Wright said. The recommendations are provided at no cost to the city, Wright said. This is the second time Milton has been the beneficiary of such a project. Last year, an ICMA team visited and came up with ways to improve the open records process. Lagerbloom said the consultants should have their recommendations available in June.