Milton officials have begun reviewing the city’s zoning rules after the City Council rejected an ordinance that would have allowed a tattoo shop to open downtown.

The Milton City Council adopted a $72.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Sept. 15, up $10.2 million.

Milton Councilmember Larry McKee has given notice to the council that next month he will ask members to reconsider their vote on an ordinance change that would allow a tattoo shop to open downtown.

Shari Sebastiao seeks a Milton City Council seat this November, saying her past experience and continued involvement make her the better candidate.

The Milton Fire Department has been awarded $25,195 in grant funding for new rescue equipment, according to a news release from the city of Milton on Sept. 16.

Aaron Riley had signed a lease on a Willing Street business and begun repainting the store when he learned tattooing wasn’t allowed in downtown Milton. On Sept. 8, the City Council voted 4-3 to keep it that way.

The city of Milton has announced changes to trash pickup schedules for the upcoming Labor Day holiday.

Painting the lines on the football field at the Milton Recreation Center used to take three men more than a day and 15 gallons of paint. Now, it takes one robot about four hours and seven gallons of paint

The city of Milton will begin resurfacing several city streets Monday, Aug. 31, through Sept. 14, weather permitting, as part of ongoing roadway maintenance and improvements.

The Milton Library will be closed temporarily as county staff look to bring new improvements to the facility, according to a news release from Santa Rosa County officials.