Hit the Links for a Milton Police Dog

Tee off for the dogs: The City of Milton Police Department holds its "K-9 Support" golf tournament May 1 to raise funds to replace a retired police dog, and golfers are invited to play.

The tournament will take place at Echelon Golf Club, 501 Founders Drive, Milton (though the address of the course is in Cherokee County).

• Registration and breakfast at 8 a.m.,
• Shotgun start at 10 a.m.,
• Reception and awards ceremony at 3 p.m.
• Cost: $125 per golfer or $500 for a team of four.

Sponsorship levels include $7,500 (platinum), $3,000 (gold) and $1,500 (silver), with each level promising various corporate signage and placement in tournament literature.

To register or sponsor, use the online sign-up sheet. You can also make a donation online if you don't want to play. You may also register or make a donation over the phone by calling 678-242-2570. Credit cards are accepted.

Officer Ara Baronian said since DaSilva's retirement in late 2012 after six years of service to the department, Milton has been without a needed K-9. DaSilva was privately donated to the city from residents, and the department needs help again to ensure effective policing.

For more information on the tournament or the fund, email Officer Baronian or call him at 678-242-2570.