You don't have to go far if you want something special this holiday season. And you can support hard-working entrepreneurs, their great businesses, and your community while you “shop local.”

The City of Milton has made doing this that much easier through our 2025 Small Business Holiday Specials promotion, including a webpage accessible HERE: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/small-business-specials/. We'll also showcase special places, items, and services on the City's social media through Christmas.

On that page, you'll see more than a dozen Milton businesses who responded to the City's callout asking to share great stuff and services – along with, in some cases, discounts – they will offer this season.  These include:

• PRESENTS, PRODUCTS AND OTHER RETAIL from decorative vinyl mats courtesy of Carolina Creekhouse to Christmas trees and more at Little River Farms to fair trade and artisan gifts at Evimero Marketplace to finding the perfect book for avid readers at Poe & Company Bookstore.

• EDUCATION-PLUS offerings such as personalized tutoring at The ColLab, martial arts classes at Karate Atlanta, supervised play for toddlers at Little Breaks, and nurturing childcare at Starfish Scholars

• FOOD AND DRINK in the form of yummy, healthy bowls and smoothies at Cocobowlz; catered holiday meals made by ‘cue Barbeque; and craft cocktail kits from McKinnon's Dry Craft Cocktails

• SERVICES like energy-efficiency boosters through HHO Carbon Clean Systems, upgraded HVAC from Superior Indoor Comfort, and custom travel experiences through WorldwideXplorer

While the City will shine a light on these companies over the coming weeks, they're not the only ones in Milton worth supporting. Thriving small businesses can contribute to a unique, vibrant community - so we encourage people to "shop local" whenever possible.  So whether you're shopping for Christmas presents, experiences for your family, or something for your home, know that there are many great options in Milton.