Between 2010 and 2015, Fulton County's population grew 9.8 percent, adding nearly 90,000 new residents, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Which North Fulton's cities are growing the fastest?
Good schools, good government and an engaged community are some reasons Milton is a growth-friendly city, according to the city.
Milton also has a rural landscape "which is unique to North Fulton are to credit for this growth," the city told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
"We do things a little different here," Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood said in an email statement. "A quick drive through our picturesque city will show you what I mean-- we have farms, beautiful homes, neighbors know one another and a great sense of community."
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