MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s first Touch-a-Truck event was held Sept. 9 at the Stonecreek Church parking lot at 13540 Ga. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In collaboration between the City’s police and fire-rescue departments and the church, the family-friendly outing provided children with the opportunity to explore and interact with several different trucks, police cars, heavy-duty equipment and other large vehicles.
First responders and local business owners were stationed at each vehicle to answer questions about how it worked and their involvement within the community. Local sponsors included The Junkluggers, Reid Casey Real Estate, Karate Atlanta, The Yoga Loft, Goldfish Swim School, and others. The free event also included music, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, crafts and other children’s activities.
“When my children were little, I used to come to Touch-a-Truck,” said Kelly Rosen, a community outreach volunteer for the Milton Fire Corps. “There are a lot of people here…and not just [from] Milton, but people come from Alpharetta, Cumming, Woodstock, and all over this area because kids love trucks…it’s a great family event.”
For more than 20 years, touch-a-truck events have remained an annual staple throughout Metro Atlanta. Due to the global pandemic, gatherings like these were cancelled in 2020 before making a return the following year. While previously held in surrounding cities like Alpharetta, this marks the first year for Milton. Vehicles included a Milton Police patrol car, Milton Fire-Rescue engine, a horse trailer and a John Deere tractor.
“It’s such a good event,” said Keith Tenuto, owner of the Junkluggers of North Atlanta, and a primary sponsor for the event. “When kids are learning at early ages, one of the first things they learn about is a firetruck or a police truck or an ambulance, and…
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