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Wallflowers, Smash Mouth to headline Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Spin Doctors, Romantics also to perform with Smash Mouth on Saturday, Wallflowers to close the festival on Sunday Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 8, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven announces an all-star music lineup for the 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free. |
Fri, 02/08/2019 |
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Get a head start on your health by attending Brookhaven Health & Wellness Fair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Get a head start on your health by attending Brookhaven Health & Wellness Fair Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2019 – Get a head start on your health this year when the City of Brookhaven hosts its first wellness fair. |
Mon, 02/04/2019 |
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City announces 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City announces 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven announces the return of the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. The music and arts extravaganza takes place at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. |
Mon, 02/04/2019 |
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The Brookhaven Beat: A glimpse into the work of Brookhaven Police Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2019 – During the week of Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, Brookhaven Police answered 2,374 calls for service. This includes 128 incident reports, 182 citations and 29 arrests. This is a sampling of some of those calls: |
Mon, 02/04/2019 |
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Brookhaven residents get a heads up with Brookhaven Alert Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 1, 2019 – Yesterday, a car accident at Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills blocked all lanes of traffic during afternoon traffic. Most commuters stumbled onto the gridlock without warning, but some people got a warning text or email in advance. They also received word when the wreckage was cleared. Two days before, a structure fire closed a portion of Windsor Parkway. Again, it was a surprise to most, but many received a heads-up text which explained not only what was happening, but where and why. |
Fri, 02/01/2019 |
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Brookhaven Police make three arrests in home burglary Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 31, 2019 – Brookhaven police apprehended three suspects early this morning while responding to a burglary in progress at the Lenox Crossing subdivision. |
Thu, 01/31/2019 |
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Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee gets to work FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First meeting to be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 30, 2019 – The Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. On Jan. 22, Mayor John Ernst nominated, and the City Council subsequently approved, the following members: |
Wed, 01/30/2019 |
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It’s getting colder: Brookhaven advises winter safety tips in advance of icy temps FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 29, 2019 – As the current forecast calls for temperatures in the low twenties and wind chills in the mid-teens overnight, City of Brookhaven Emergency Management Coordinator Paul White advises that the time is now to prepare for severe winter weather: |
Tue, 01/29/2019 |
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Sgt. Charles McCoy honored by Brookhaven City Council From left: Sgt. Charles McCoy, Chief Gary Yandura, Maj. Linda Burke and Maj. Brandon Gurley
Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2019 – The Brookhaven Mayor, City Council and Brookhaven Police leadership honored one of their own at City Hall today. Sgt. Charles McCoy was commended for going above and beyond the call of duty, making a holiday season arrest while driving home from work. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Jan. 22 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 22 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: · The Council unanimously approved a commendation for Brookhaven Police Officer Charles McCoy. · A rezoning request for a daycare facility in the 3700 block of Clairmont Road was withdrawn. · The Mayor recommended, and the Council unanimously approved, five members of the new Parks Bond Oversight Committee. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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Brookhaven appoints Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee Members of the Parks Bond Citizens Oversight Committee with the Mayor and City Council. From left: Dist. 2 Councilmember John Park, Dist. 1 Councilmember Linley Jones, Lori Gray, Sean Pharr, Deborah Proctor, Mayor John Ernst, Mickey O’Brien, Dist. 4 Councilmember Joe Gebbia, and Dist. 3 Councilmember Bates Mattison. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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Brookhaven authorizes police compensation hike Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants targeted in first phase of Citywide review Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2019 – At the behest of Police Chief Gary Yandura, the City of Brookhaven authorized the compensation policy and pay adjustments for police officers, sergeants and lieutenants. The ordinance approved by the City Council authorizes the City Manager to make equity adjustments as needed to ensure Brookhaven remains competitive in the public safety job market. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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Find the best deals, sell unwanted items at Brookhaven Community Yard Sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 23, 2019 – Find the best deals and sell your unwanted items at the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Community Yard Sale. The event takes place Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Park Recreation Center, 2235 Briarwood Way. “Instead of traveling all over town to find the best deals, you can find them all in one place at Briarwood Park,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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City to host public meetings for Comprehensive Plan 5-year update FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 18, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven’s Community Development Department will host a series of public meetings for five-year Comprehensive Plan update, required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The following meetings will take place at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road: |
Fri, 01/18/2019 |
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Policy retreat for city, county officials provides forum for sharing ideas and solutions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Fri, 01/18/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Jan. 8 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 8, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 8 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: · The Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Susan Coker to the Development Authority. Coker’s, new term expires April 9, 2021. Marquita Jackson was also appointed to the Development Authority replacing Pat Hoban who resigned. Jackson’s term expires April 9, 2019. |
Wed, 01/09/2019 |
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Brookhaven City Council approves first parks bond project $40 million bonds validated by Court, project manager evals ongoing Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 8, 2019 – Today, the Brookhaven City Council awarded the first contract under the $40 million parks bond, approved by voters in the November General Election. |
Wed, 01/09/2019 |
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Brookhaven closes completed projects, saves over $1.8 million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 9, 2019 – Brookhaven department heads and project leaders are bringing the old life lesson of “even if you have the money doesn’t mean you have to spend it” to their day-to-day work ethic. At the Jan. 8 meeting at City Hall, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved an ordinance closing 18 projects from previous years resulting in reclaimed budget dollars amounting to more than $1.8 million in savings. |
Wed, 01/09/2019 |
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Rating agencies reaffirm Brookhaven’s “Double Triple-A” credit rating FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s give Brookhaven highest grade Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 7, 2019 –Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) have again graded the financial health, management and fiscal policies of the City of Brookhaven, each giving the City the highest rating: S&P rated Brookhaven AAA, Moody’s awarded the City Aaa. |
Mon, 01/07/2019 |
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Public encouraged to weigh in on future of North Druid Hills Road corridor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public encouraged to weigh in on future of North Druid Hills Road corridor Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 3, 2019 – All those who live, work, and travel along North Druid Hills Road are encouraged to weigh in on the future of the busy corridor at two upcoming open houses hosted by the City of Brookhaven. |
Thu, 01/03/2019 |
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Brookhaven Police apprehend Texas bank robbery suspect Photo credit: Denton, TX Police via CBS 21 DFW Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 3, 2019 – Brookhaven Police arrested a Texas bank robbery suspect Wednesday, Jan. 2, with the help of a license plate reading (LPR) device. Walter Cobb, 36, is accused of robbing at least two banks in Denton, Texas before Christmas. Denton Police released surveillance images and a description of the suspect to the public asking for help in locating him. Cobb eluded authorities as he fled toward Georgia. |
Thu, 01/03/2019 |
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Brookhaven approves Master Plan for Brookhaven Park Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 17, 2018 – After receiving considerable public input, the Brookhaven City Council approved the Brookhaven Park Master Plan, a popular greenspace area frequented by dog lovers, nature-lovers and home to popular festivals. |
Mon, 12/17/2018 |
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Porch pirate nabbed by off-duty officer Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 17, 2018 – Sgt. Charles McCoy was off the clock and on his way home when he saw something suspicious. Someone was running away from a front porch, package in hand. Sgt. McCoy concluded one more traffic stop was in order. |
Mon, 12/17/2018 |
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Groundbreaking kicks off Phase I of Peachtree Creek Greenway Transforming a vision into reality |
Thu, 12/13/2018 |
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Mayor John Ernst to host last town hall of the year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Wed, 12/12/2018 |