Following a national search, the City of Milton has selected Greg Botelho to serve as its new communications director.

Botelho is an accomplished communications professional, with more than 20 years of experience at top media outlets. His credits include roles as producer and editor for CNN Digitals news division in New York, Washington, and Atlanta.

Most recently, Botelho worked as a news desk editor at CNN Center in Atlanta, producing breaking news stories and supervising a team of writers and editors in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. He crafted hundreds of CNN.com stories on a diverse range of topics from natural disasters to terrorist attacks to mass shootings to diplomatic crises while communicating and coordinating with network correspondents, managers, and producers around the world.

I am thrilled to join the City of Miltons team, fulfilling a dream of entering public service in one of Georgias best communities to live, work, and play, said Botelho. In particular, I am looking forward to connecting with Miltons greatest asset its highly engaged, passionate citizenry. Together with my fellow talented, dedicated public servants, we can work toward achieving the Citys potential.

Botelho will lead the Citys Communications and Engagement Department, with its staff of two full-time and two part-time members. His responsibilities will include maintaining effective communications, working closely with citizens and government members, as well as overseeing City of Milton events.

Were fortunate to have attracted someone with Greg Botelhos vast experience to our team, said City Manager Steven Krokoff. Greg quickly differentiated himself from the more than 150 applicants, and I am confident that his experience, only rivaled by his energy and jovial personality, will help Milton achieve its vision.