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If you're looking to make an impression at your next celebration or event, few services take your gathering to the next level like Raising the Bar. At RTB, we mix superior service and delicious spirits with the finest bar rentals in Milton, GA. We pride ourselves on creating unique, delectable drinks backed by impeccable service to keep your event stress-free and streamlined, so you can focus on your role at the party while attendees have the time of their lives. our guests will not only be impressed by our high-quality craft cocktails - they'll be blown away by the entire process, from setting up to break down. Unlike some bar rental companies in Milton, we prioritize professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service.
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we'll arrive early, set everything up, run your bar service, keep your guests entertained, and clean up after ourselves when we're done. We'll focus on your mobile bar service while your guests admire how awesome your event turned out.
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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. As such, your reception is one of the biggest parties you'll ever thlmb-row. It needs to be perfect, and it needs to be fun. We've got you covered on both fronts and then some. Contact our office today to learn more about how we keep your guest's glasses full and your bar rental beautiful.
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Already have your bar setup planned but still need bartender staffing in Milton, GA? Our bartenders are experts in their trade and will undoubtedly raise the bar when it comes to your upcoming event.
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At the end of the day, our goal is to ensure that our clients get the hard work and attention they deserve. When you choose Raising the Bar, know that we will do everything in our power to make you, your guests, and your event feel extra special. We are dedicated to giving every one of our clients a white glove experience, whether your purchase a full-service package or need an experienced bartender.
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We are proud to offer the most streamlined bar rental services in Milton. Our doesn't just arrive at your location and start slinging drinks.
Setting up your bar rental is important, of course, but we also handle all the requirements your bar may need:
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At RTB, we earned our stripes by showing off what we can do in front of thousands of people. With our extensive experience, innovative cocktails, and top-notch bartenders, you can't go wrong with Raising the Bar.
Contact UsWe get feedback from our amazing clients every day, telling us how we helped make their event bigger and better than they thought possible. We're in the business of making your party or gathering unforgettable, but we also provide convenience and peace of mind for busy people planning events.
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We will work with you to supply a professional bartender at your wedding, so you can say "I Do" without worrying about your drink service.
RTB can provide bartenders for your upcoming company dinner, award ceremony, team building exercise, and more. Our bartenders will be dressed for the occasion and will provide service that is tailored to your occasion.
Our enthusiastic, high-energy bartenders make a great addition to any party or social gathering, big or small.
Thlmb-rowing a private birthday bash? Perhaps you're thinking about a small celebration for your anniversary. Whatever the occasion, RTB will supply a hardworking, professional bartender for your private event.
Depending on the type of event you have in mind, our bartenders are also trained for more "out of the box" events as part of our signature service packages. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
In addition to bar rentals in Milton, GA, Raising the Bar also offers a suite of concessions services for events in Georgia. RTB concessions were born out of the desire to provide a next-generation beverage experience. This service is tailored to brand sponsors who wish to provide consumers with an elevated cocktail experience in a large setting. Special events and festivals in Georgia are only glmb-rowing in popularity. Today, consumers attending these events expect a wider variety of drink choices. They crave a personalized experience, and Raising the Bar is the perfect partner to choose when executing such an event
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It was the first time Milton (Ga.) and Gainesville had played a high school football game since 1985. After Milton's stirring 42-24 win in the road Friday, Georgia fans will no doubt wish the Eagles and Red Elephants play every year.The game featured some monumental b...
It was the first time Milton (Ga.) and Gainesville had played a high school football game since 1985. After Milton's stirring 42-24 win in the road Friday, Georgia fans will no doubt wish the Eagles and Red Elephants play every year.
The game featured some monumental big plays, hard hits and lots of fireworks as the nation's No. 6 team and defending 7A champion improved to 8-0, while Gainesville dropped to 6-2.
With Florida State coach Mike Norvell in attendance, both teams showed remarkable determinations on touchdown runs.
TJ Lester had second-half touchdown runs of 42 and 25 yards and Georgia-bound tight end Ethan Barbour was dominant all night and had touchdown catches of 55 and 40 yards both from Miami-bound quarterback Luke Nickel in a game Milton never trailed. Nickel threw for close to 300 yards and three touchdowns.
Gainesville, led by sophomore quarterback Kharim Higley, who passed and ran for touchdowns, kept fighting back but the fight in Lester's 25-yard touchdown late in the third quarter epitomized the Eagles' drive.
It wasn't just from Lester.
Stopped for a 10-yard gain at the 15, Lester drove an extra five yards to the 10, then was driven by his entire line all the way to the goal line to give his team a 35-17 lead. The teams traded two touchdowns from there.
(See all the scoring plays, video and live-game highlights at the bottom)
PREGAME
It’s been a busy time for the Milton (Ga.) high school Eagles football team.
The nation’s No. 6 team according to SBLive had to play two games in less than a week due to Hurricane Helene, victories over Seckinger and Lanier by a combined 93-14 count. And now they play one of the best teams in Georgia while visiting Gainesville (6-1), which is 32-3 since 2022.
The game features at least 15 top college recruits, led by Gainesville junior linebacker Xavier Griffin, the No. 1 recruit in the state for the Class of 2026, according to 247Sports.
This is the first time these powerhouses have met — at least since 2004 — but what a long line of success each has had.
Since 2022, the Red Elephants are a combined 32-3 with a loss in the 2022 6A title game to Langston Hughes, 35-28.
Gainesville is led by Griffin, a Georgia commit, offensive tackle Alex Payne (North Carolina), defensive lineman Julius Columbus (Duke), tight end Shane King (Troy) and sophomore quarterback Kharim Hughley.
Since 2017, Milton is 84-18, including 13-2 seasons in 2018, 2021 and 2023, with state championships in 2018 and 2023.
The Eagles, with 19 returning starters from a defending state championship, are loaded everywhere with talent. It starts with its Miami-bound quarterback Luke Nickel (1,556 yards passing, 16 TDs) and senior running back TJ Lester, who has rushed for 678 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Their top two prospects are Clemson-bound offensive tackle Brayden Jacobs (6-7, 310) and tight end Ethan Barbour, another Georgia commit.
(Updates will be placed here once the game starts, with the most recent updates at the top.)
FOURTH TOUCHDOWN
FINAL SCORE: Milton 42, Gainesville 24
TOUCHDOWN MILTON! Kevin Maven-Winchester with yet another DETERMINED 2-yard TD run. Very similar to the previous two scores and certainly Lester's second TD. Stopped at the 2, he was held up and then pushed acrossed the line for likely the game-clinching TD. Milton 42, Gainesville 24. 5:05 4Q.
TOUCHDOWN GAINESVILLE! Carmelo Byrd 1-run. Like Lester's determination, Byrd somehow gets into the end zone when he was stopped three yards short. Milton 35, Gainesville 24. 9:25 4Q.
THIRD QUARTER
TOUCHDOWN MILTON! TJ Lester with a seen-to-be-believed 25-yard touchdown run, only because he seemed absolutely stopped at the 15, then carried over goal line by teammates. This used to be illegal. Milton 35, Gainesville 17. 3:01 3Q.
TOUCHDOWN MILTON! Thanks to a second faked punt run for first down, TJ Lester sprints around the left side for a 42-yard touchdowns. Milton 28, Gainesville 17. 9:13 3Q.
SECOND QUARTER
FIELD GOAL MISSES! After recovering a fumble on the Gainesville side of the 50, Milton drives all the way to the red zone. But after a penalty, Alex Nover misses a 35-yard field goal at the horn. HALFTIME: Milton 21, Gainesville 17.
KHARIM HUGHLEY AGAIN! This time the lightening quick sophomore QB sprints 39 yards for a touchdown. Gainesville closes to 4. Lot of great athletes, but the 10th grader has been key. Milton 21, Gainesville 17. 2:01 2Q.
GAINESVILLE HOLDS! Milton, aided by a fake-punt conversion, drove to the Gainesville 29, but the Red Elephants held on downs. 3:07 2Q. Milton still leads 21-10.
MILTON TOUCHDOWN! Luke Nickel again, with 60-yard touchdown strike, second to Ethan Barbour. Great answer for Eagles. Miami-bound QB Luke Nickel who now has thrown three TD passes. Milton 21, Gainesville 10. 6:25 2Q.
GAINESVILLE TOUCHDOWN! Sophomore QB Kharim Hughley rolls right and lofts a beautiful 71-yard TD pass to Jeremiah Ware. Gainesville right back in it. Milton 14, Gainesville 10. 10:33 2Q.
FIRST QUARTER
GAINESVILLE FIELD GOAL! Francisco Johnson 31-yard field goal. Milton 14, Gainesville 3. 1:02 1Q.
MILTON TOUCHDOWN! Nickel with his second touchdown pass, a 23-yard strike to Tristen Payne. Milton 14, Gainesville 0. 5:25 1Q.
MILTON TOUCHDOWN! The Eagles strike first on first possession on TD pass from Luke Nickel to Georgia-bound tight end Ethan Barbour after holding the Red Elephants to a 3-and-out. Milton 7, Gainesville 0. 9:55.
More than 15 future college football stars collide when national No. 7 Milton takes on a very talented Gainesville squad FridayMilton, ranked sixth nationally, travels to Gainesville for one of the top high school football games in Georgia and the nation 8 p.m. (ET) Friday.Not only will local fans and the Peach State faithful be interested in this big showdown, but also many college fans with s...
More than 15 future college football stars collide when national No. 7 Milton takes on a very talented Gainesville squad Friday
Milton, ranked sixth nationally, travels to Gainesville for one of the top high school football games in Georgia and the nation 8 p.m. (ET) Friday.
Not only will local fans and the Peach State faithful be interested in this big showdown, but also many college fans with so many prospects.
TOP 25 NATIONAL RANKINGS | GEORGIA COMPUTER RANKINGS
The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network (subscription required):
Here's the top 15 recruits to watch:
The Gainesville Red Elephants host Milton in one of the biggest games of the Georgia football season takes place Friday. / Red Elephants Football Instagram
The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is the top-rated 2026 recruit in Georgia. He's already committed to USC.
A Clemson commit, the 6-7, 310-pounder is a four-star recruit
One of two big tight end recruits for the Eagles, the 6-3, 235-pounder is committed to Georgia
The 6-5, 275-pounder has committed to North Carolina
The University of Miami can't wait until the 6-2, 205-pounder arrives. He's thrown for 1,556 yards and 16 touchdowns in seven games.
A Florida State commit, the rangy 6-4, 200-pounder leads the Eagles with 30 catches for 577 yards and six touchdowns
Unusual to have two tight end from one school to commit, but the 6-5, 231-pounder is headed to Auburn.
The 6-3, 270-pounder is headed to Arkansas.
Tennessee is anxious to get the 6-1, 180-pounder to help in the secondary.
The Volunteers not only get one, but two Milton lockdown corners to help out. Lewis, a 6-foot, 180-pounder, has 30 offers total.
The 6-2, 290-pounder has already committed to Duke. Columbus has 20 tackles and two sacks thus far.
Another talented tight end, this one for the Red Elephants — yes, that's their mascot — as the 6-4, 210-pounder is headed to Troy.
Another bright player, the 5-11, 175-pounder is headed to Duke
The 5-11, 180-pounder is a playmaker supreme with two more seasons after this to progress.
Milton running back TJ Lester running against American Heritage / Matt Christopher
With offers from Indiana, Ball State and Eastern Kentucky, the 5-10, 190-pounder has rushed 102 times for 678 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Published Oct 11, 2024|Modified Oct 12, 2024
Milton High School, the No. 3 team in the country, faces Gainesville High School on Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. ET in Gainesville, Georgia. Here’s how you can watch the game ...
Milton High School, the No. 3 team in the country, faces Gainesville High School on Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. ET in Gainesville, Georgia. Here’s how you can watch the game on NFHS Network.
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Top 25 high school football rankings (MaxPreps)
1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California)
2. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)
3. Milton (Milton, Georgia)
4. Duncanville (Duncanville, Texas)
5. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
6. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
7. Carrollton (Carrollton, Georgia)
8. North Shore (Houston, Texas)
9. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
10. Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo, California)
11. North Crowley (Fort Worth, Texas)
12. Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Maryland)
13. Buford (Buford, Georgia)
14. Boyle County (Danville, Kentucky)
15. Lakeland (Lakeland, Florida)
16. Orange Lutheran (Orange, California)
17. DeSoto (DeSoto, Texas)
18. Atascocita (Humble, Texas)
19. Servite (Anaheim, California)
20. Venice (Venice, Florida)
21. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)
22. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey)
23. De La Salle (Concord, California)
24. Centennial (Corona, California)
25. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Maryland)
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MILTON, Ga. — Fiduciary responsibility weighed in the minds of several residents who urged the Milton City Council Oct. 7 to rethink its plan to appeal a recent court decision.In September, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a Fulton County jury’s verdict on Milton’s role in the death of a 21-year-old driver in November 2016. The ...
MILTON, Ga. — Fiduciary responsibility weighed in the minds of several residents who urged the Milton City Council Oct. 7 to rethink its plan to appeal a recent court decision.
In September, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a Fulton County jury’s verdict on Milton’s role in the death of a 21-year-old driver in November 2016. The verdict last June was in favor of Joshua Chang’s parents, awarding them more than $30 million in damages. The appellate court’s decision then reaffirmed that ruling.
As a response, the city filed a motion to reconsider, and if that proves unsuccessful, it plans to file another appeal with the Supreme Court, according to a new city webpage dedicated to the lawsuit.
In Georgia today post-judgement interest accrues at 11 percent. As Harris Lowry Manton, the Chang family’s legal representation, confirmed in a press release, that means Milton’s potential bill grows around $10,000 a day.
As of Oct. 7, the interest sat around $4.8 million. Resident Sarah Moen made the council aware of that figure and calculated the kind of impact that would have on each household, using 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data. Each household in Milton would be responsible for around $2,500.
“It's time for Milton to accept responsibility, pay the required restitution and return to fiscal responsibility by ending this litigation and saving on post-judgment interest and untold attorney fees,” Moen said. “Whatever role the city plays currently, it is time … for the city to be completely transparent with the taxpayers, who will undoubtedly be saddled with this exorbitant financial burden.”
Others spoke as well, like resident Chris Hayes who questioned the city’s legal representation in the case. Hayes began his comments by describing his 35 years of experience as a commercial insurance broker.
“I think it’s very important to note that the City of Milton is the attorney’s client, the defense attorney’s client, not [Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency],” Hayes said. “That’s an important distinction, as the defense attorney should have been looking out for the City of Milton's best interest, not the insurer, GIRMA.”
Mayor Peyton Jamison had opened the council meeting by saying the city and its legal team had limited control over aspects of the lawsuit.
The statement was a response to the Appen Media article about the latest court decision, which reported how Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency attorneys rejected settlement offers ranging from $1.75 to $10 million just before the trial.
The Georgia Municipal Association created the agency to serve as a property and liability insurance fund for Georgia cities, which now has 370 members.
Monday evening, Jamison said the agency was solely responsible for settling, or not settling, the claims it defends on the city’s behalf.
“Let me be clear that neither city officials nor our legal counsel played any part in defending the city during this case,” Jamison said. “It was taken out of our hands.”
Invoices obtained by Appen Media through the Open Records Act show Jamison, City Manager Krokoff and City Attorney Ken Jarrard discussed the case several times.
Those documents also note that the city officials discussed “Chang settlement posture,” with GIRMA attorneys as late as February 2023, weeks before the case went to trial.
City Attorney Ken Jarrard told Appen Media that the exchanges were status updates from GIRMA and discovery. He reiterated Jamison’s claim that the agency was solely responsible for settlement decisions.
As far as appeals, Jarrard said the city would have had input if GIRMA had considered not appealing. But, he said that was “never on the table.”
“...GIRMA made clear it would pursue all available appellate options,” Jarrard said. “The city is continuing to assess post-judgment options but cannot share anything more at this time.”
