Midway
This community was another centered on a religious institution. When the Hansard, Ezzard, Wills, and other families near the border with Forsyth County decided they needed a church, they began to build a Methodist Church on the road that became Highway 9. Being “mid way” between Alpharetta and Cumming, they choose the name “Midway.” The name of the church soon connected to the community.
Unlike many of the other communities in old Milton County, this community has actually thrived in recent times. The school, Midway Hardware, and the recent addition of a diner have guaranteed that the community will survive in some form. However, one of the best qualities of a community is the distinctive quality of the area. After all, Milton County is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and therefore should have hills and valleys. In addition, the old trees and distinctive architecture should be notices. Unfortunately, several of the communities are facing the destruction of all distinctiveness of Milton County. Hills are leveled or moved, trees are destroyed, and bland, suburban, cookie cutter architecture is being placed everywhere.
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