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City Making Progress on Parks Bond Capital Improvement Program – Update Now Available The City of Brookhaven is home to more than 300 acres of the most beautiful parkland in Metro Atlanta. With aquatics, hiking, sports facilities and playgrounds, Brookhaven’s parks truly offer something for everyone. In November 2018, voters passed the Parks Bond referendum to authorize up to $40 million in capital improvements to Brookhaven parks and facilities. |
Tue, 08/20/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the August 13 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 13, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Aug. 13 work session and regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 08/14/2019 |
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Mayor John Ernst to host town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, August 13, 2019 – The public is invited to join Mayor John Ernst for his monthly town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. The town hall will include an open forum question-and-answer session with Mayor Ernst and other Brookhaven officials. Remaining 2019 Town Hall schedule: |
Tue, 08/13/2019 |
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Brookhaven Police Department’s ‘Hot Pursuit’ will aid Shop With a Badge Initiative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 13, 2019 – The public is invited to join the Brookhaven Police Department in its annual Hot Pursuit and Glow Run race and help make a difference in a child’s life. The race takes place Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Murphey Candler Park, 1551 W. Nancy Creek Drive. |
Tue, 08/13/2019 |
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New Briarwood Park treehouse takes playtime to a new level Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 13, 2019 - Brookhaven celebrated the official opening of the new state-of-the-art playground equipment that literally adds a new dimension to fitness and exercise. The ribbon cutting for the Briarwood Park Treehouse was held Tuesday, Aug. 12, with many playground fans in attendance. |
Tue, 08/13/2019 |
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Volunteers invited to make their mark on Peachtree Creek Greenway Clean-Up Day slated for Sept. 14 Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 12, 2019 - Phase 1 of the Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG) is nearing completion and an upcoming volunteer event will offer residents an opportunity to leave an impact on this newest Brookhaven landmark. As a component of the Cowart Family YMCA’s “Days of Service” program, a volunteer clean-up day, on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, will be held on the stretch of trailway between Briarwood and North Druid Hills. |
Mon, 08/12/2019 |
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Brookhaven pooches invited to make a last splash at Doggy Dip Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 12, 2019 – Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department, along with Puppy Haven - Brookhaven, invites pooches to come out and enjoy one last splash of summer at Doggy Dip Day. The event takes place at Murphey Candler pool, 1551 W. Nancy Creek Drive, on Sunday, Sept. 8. Small dogs up to 35 pounds will be let in the pool from 1 to 2:30 p.m., while larger dogs weighing more than 35 pounds can jump in from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per dog. |
Mon, 08/12/2019 |
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Time to get creative … Aug. 15 is City Hall Selfie Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Show off your selfie-taking skills Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 12, 2019 — The 4th Annual National City Hall Selfie Day, set for Aug. 15, offers Brookhaven residents the opportunity to make their way to City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Rd NE, and take their most creative selfies. The event is held to encourage residents to engage with City officials and/or staff, while simultaneously sharing their Brookhaven pride. |
Mon, 08/12/2019 |
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New Briarwood Park treehouse takes playtime to a new level FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, July 25, 2019 - Brookhaven is continually striving to raise the bar when it comes to innovation, intelligent solutions to problems and just all-around fun for its residents. All three aspects have been achieved in the recent installation of a state-of-the-art piece of playground equipment that literally adds a new dimension to fitness and exercise. |
Mon, 07/29/2019 |
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Meeting on Clairmont Road study slated for Aug. 14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, July 26, 2019 - An informational update on the Clairmont Road Special Area Plan has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road, hosted by District 2 Councilman John Park and open to the public. The Special Area Plan is a joint effort between Brookhaven and the City of Chamblee and it encompasses Clairmont Road from Buford Highway to Peachtree-DeKalb Airport. |
Fri, 07/26/2019 |
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Wailing sirens and flashing lights signal National Night Out on Aug. 6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Get up close and personal with Brookhaven’s emergency, safety experts Brookhaven, GA, July 25, 2019 - On Tuesday, August 6, the Brookhaven Police Department and the Dunwoody Police Department will co-host the 36th Annual National Night Out (NNO) event. This community event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Target parking lot, located at 100 Perimeter Center Place in Dunwoody. |
Thu, 07/25/2019 |
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City Council approves Atlanta Hawks Foundation improvements to Lynwood Park Brookhaven, GA, July 23, 2019 - The Brookhaven City Council got its first look at planned improvements to the Lynwood Park facility thanks to a special partnership with the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, Inc. and State Farm, at its July 23 regular business meeting. The Council unanimously approved the donation from the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, Inc., for site improvements to existing basketball courts and for the renovation of the facility at Lynwood Park, which include upgraded furnishings and technology. |
Wed, 07/24/2019 |
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City Council gets Sustainable Brookhaven update Draft strategy framework outlines current programs, future opportunities Brookhaven, GA, July 23, 2019 - In an ongoing effort to ensure Brookhaven continues to fulfill its fundamental values since incorporation in December 2012, the Brookhaven City Council heard a presentation on the Sustainable Brookhaven draft strategy framework at its July 23 work session meeting. |
Tue, 07/23/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the July 23 meeting Brookhaven, GA, July 23, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its July 23 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 07/23/2019 |
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Mayor John Ernst to host town hall on Thursday, July 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor John Ernst to host town hall on Thursday, July 18 Brookhaven, GA, July 16, 2019 – The public is invited to join Mayor John Ernst for his monthly town hall meeting on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. The town hall will include an open forum question-and-answer session with Mayor Ernst and other Brookhaven officials. |
Tue, 07/16/2019 |
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Brookhaven’s ‘hidden homeless’ given a helping hand The City of Brookhaven joined forces with The Salvation Army to help some of the homeless near the Peachtree Creek Greenway ease back into a stable housing environment. Shown here is an ‘urban camp’ along Peachtree Creek under North Druid Hills Rd. |
Fri, 07/12/2019 |
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Brookhaven stormwater improvements on Stratfield Drive completed Brookhaven, GA, July 3, 2019 – After several months of working on the project, the City of Brookhaven has completed a substantial overhaul of the stormwater system in the Cambridge Park subdivision. The two-phase project addressed standing water and flooding issues from Johnson Ferry Road into the yards of residents along Stratfield Drive. The existing system was more than 50 years old, undersized and in poor condition in several locations. |
Wed, 07/03/2019 |
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Residents invited to ‘Coffee With a Councilwoman’ at Murphey Candler Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, July 2, 2019 – District 1 City Councilwoman Linley Jones will host the latest in her series ‘Coffee With a Councilwoman’ on Saturday, July 20, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Murphey Candler Park. |
Tue, 07/02/2019 |
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Fourth of July fireworks safety tips and the law The 4th of July is almost here. One of America’s biggest and favorite holidays, Independence Day is always a time for massive displays of patriotism and national pride. The holiday is a perfect time for friends and family to get together and even though celebrating America is fun, it can also be dangerous. Always remember, family safety comes first. Here are a few 4th of July safety reminders to help keep yourself and your family safe during the holiday: |
Fri, 06/28/2019 |
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New traffic signal in use at Briarwood and North Druid Hills Improvements to the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and Briarwood Road are ongoing, but motorists turning from Briarwood onto North Druid Hills will notice a new traffic signal in use. RIGHT turning vehicles will see a STEADY RED ARROW or FLASHING RED ARROW at the top of the signal. As a reminder: a STEADY RED arrow means stop and remain stopped until presented with a green arrow or a flashing red arrow. A FLASHING RED arrow means stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and cross-traffic, then proceed with caution. |
Fri, 06/28/2019 |
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Brookhaven residents get a heads up with Brookhaven Alert Brookhaven, GA, June 24, 2019 – Saturday, a downed tree which took out power lines caused Sunland Road to be closed to all traffic. Most commuters stumbled onto the closure without warning, but some people got a warning text or email in advance. |
Thu, 06/27/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the June 25 meeting Brookhaven, GA, June 26, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its June 25 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Thu, 06/27/2019 |
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Brookhaven Tesla put to the test Police consider 100-percent electric vehicle platform
Testing the Tesla at GPSTC. From left: Police Chief Gary Yandura, GPSTC Executive Director Chris Wigginton, and Mayor John Ernst. |
Thu, 06/27/2019 |
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City Council chooses Public Safety Building construction firm Artist’s rendering of the new Brookhaven Public Safety Building that will be located on Briarwood Road. The new facility will house the Brookhaven Police Department and Municipal Court. |
Thu, 06/27/2019 |
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The Brookhaven Beat: The work of Brookhaven Police, June 17-23 Brookhaven, GA, June 24, 2019 – During the week of June 17-23, Brookhaven Police responded to 2,319 calls which included 139 incident reports, 154 citations, and 42 arrests. This is a sampling of some of those calls: |
Mon, 06/24/2019 |