Brookhaven votes to fund Langford Park plans and improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 29, 2020 – At its regular business meeting on Oct. 27, the Brookhaven City Council voted to approve funds for the Langford Park project. The funds will transform nearly 1 acre of land into a pocket park in the Brookhaven Heights neighborhood.

Brookhaven and DeKalb County agreed last year to jointly purchase the property at 1174 Pine Grove Ave. from the Langford family. The park is named for Corporal Robert C. "Bob" Langford in memory of Corporal Langford's service in the United States Armed Forces and the sacrifice of his life during the Vietnam War.

The Council agreed to transfer $141,746.86 in residual HOST funds to the project, and Brookhaven Heights residents are contributing $16,000.

“This park is going to be a wonderful addition for District 3 residents,” said Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons, who represents the area. “I am grateful that the park’s neighbors have spent time fundraising to add additional dollars to fund the park, and I look forward to seeing their ideas for this greenspace.”

Public input meetings to gather ideas for park features will be announced at a later date.