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Residents can take steps to help prevent package thefts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven police utilizing patrols to catch Grinches this holiday season Brookhaven, GA Dec. 7, 2018 – Brookhaven Police warn residents that the number of stolen packages greatly increases this time of year. However, there are precautions that you can take to make sure presents you have delivered get placed under your tree. “Remember, if we make this easy for the Grinch, he will continue to steal our Christmas,” said Major Brandon Gurley. |
Fri, 12/07/2018 |
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Christmas electrical safety tips to keep your season bright! Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 3, 2018---Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this joyous time of year into a holiday catastrophe. Many people traditionally like to use fresh holiday trees that are beautiful and smell great but, unfortunately, account for hundreds of fires each year. |
Mon, 12/03/2018 |
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Brookhaven Citizen Transparency portal “like having an open checkbook” Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 3, 2018---Curious how much Parks and Recreation spent on their department P-Card? How much the City spent on postage last week? Where federal grant money was spent in the community so far this year? |
Mon, 12/03/2018 |
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Regional voting for Peruvian election at Briarwood Rec. Center From left: Brookhaven Parks Director Brian Borden, Consular Officer Paul Luis Manyari, Consul General Miguel Aleman and Mayor Pro Tem Joe Gebbia evaluate the Briarwood Recreation Center during Early and Advance Voting in October 2018.
Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 30, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven has been designated as the official polling place for an important referendum for the country of Peru. |
Mon, 12/03/2018 |
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Groundbreaking set for Peachtree Creek Greenway construction Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 30, 2018 – The City Of Brookhaven announces the historic groundbreaking for Phase I of the Peachtree Creek Greenway. The event will be held Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at 1793 Briarwood Road. Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come/first-served basis. Shuttle service will be provided from Northeast Plaza at 3371 Buford Highway NE. |
Fri, 11/30/2018 |
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Brookhaven ushers in the holiday season in style FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Snowflakes” swirl as Santa arrives by helicopter! Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 30, 2018---“Magical!” “Wow!” “The best Light Up Brookhaven ever!" Superlatives filled the air like the soft man-made snowflakes floating from the sky as hundreds of Brookhaven kids of all ages ushered in the holiday season at the annual Light Up Brookhaven held Thursday night at Blackburn Park. |
Fri, 11/30/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Nov. 27 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 27, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Nov. 27 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 11/27/2018 |
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Brookhaven approves Zoning Ordinance Rewrite FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 27, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council approved its Zoning Ordinance Rewrite at its Nov. 27 meeting. Major updates in the rewrite include incentives for workforce housing, regulations on short-term rentals and the addition of mixed-use districts and concurrent variances. |
Tue, 11/27/2018 |
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Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Spring 2019 Activity Guide available now FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 20, 2018 – Want to sign the kiddos up for T-ball, basketball or cheerleading? Have any budding gymnasts, tennis stars, or artists in your household? Interested in taking a salsa dance class? |
Tue, 11/20/2018 |
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Brookhaven Police Department is Awarded the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Pedestrian Safety Grant Brookhaven, GA Nov. 7, 2018 - The City of Brookhaven is pleased to announce it has received a $55,075.76 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant, which will continue through September of 2019, will continue to help finance a full-time dedicated safety officer as well as a community-wide pedestrian safety initiative and is renewable on an annual basis. |
Tue, 11/20/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Nov. 13 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 13, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Nov. 13 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 11/14/2018 |
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Brookhaven’s 2019 budget focuses on advancing planned projects City Council adopts budget maintaining prudent reserve and one of the lowest millage rates in region Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 13, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council adopted its 2019 Budget with a focus on implementing the plans and projects the City has worked to approve during its first six years. |
Wed, 11/14/2018 |
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Obeying leash laws ensures fun for everyone who visits a Brookhaven park Unleashed dogs can pose a threat to other pets Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 14, 2018 -- In a perfect world, pet lovers and their “fur babies” would be allowed to run free and unfettered wherever they wanted to go. But to be fair to those who don’t share an affinity for pets, leash laws are in place that play an important, and legal, role in making the streets and parks co-habitable for everyone. |
Wed, 11/14/2018 |
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Light Up Brookhaven ushers in the holiday season on November 29 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A sleigh full of activities promises something for everyone |
Thu, 11/08/2018 |
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Mayor hosting DeKalb Sanitation at November town hall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 8, 2018 – Mayor John Ernst will host his monthly town hall on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. This month’s town hall will include a presentation by DeKalb Sanitation, whose representatives will be on hand to discuss upcoming programs and initiatives. |
Thu, 11/08/2018 |
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Voters approve Brookhaven Parks Bond referendum $40 million dedicated to substantial improvements in City parks Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 7, 2018 – On Nov. 6, voters approved a referendum which dedicates $40 million in capital improvements to Brookhaven parks and facilities, identified in City Council master plans. |
Wed, 11/07/2018 |
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Volunteers net 700 pounds of trash from North Fork Peachtree Creek FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Twenty tires also removed from creek
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Tue, 11/06/2018 |
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Brookhaven demolition launches Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase 1 Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 2, 2018 – A dilapidated sign shop, sitting forgotten in an overgrown lot just off North Druid Hills near Buford Highway, was demolished Wednesday morning as the City of Brookhaven launched work on its portion of the Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG). |
Fri, 11/02/2018 |
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Joint statement from the Brookhaven Mayor and City Council “Saturday’s events in Pittsburgh represent the largest anti-Semitic act of violence in the history of our nation. Although the tragedy took place in Pittsburgh, our own Jewish community is deeply shaken and affected by these events. The City of Brookhaven stands in unity and in sorrow with the Pittsburgh community in the aftermath of this heinous act. All acts of violence and hate are condemned and will be dealt with all possible effort if a similar situation were to ever occur in the City of Brookhaven.” |
Tue, 10/30/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Oct. 23 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 25, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 23 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
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City closes temporary maintenance yard at Osborne Park, relocates to Briarwood Road site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 25, 2018 – With the opening of a new municipal maintenance yard along Briarwood Road, the City of Brookhaven has now closed its temporary facility at Osborne Park. In July, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract in the amount of $113,690 with Pro Building System to establish a permanent municipal maintenance yard at the new location at 1793 Briarwood Road. The move eliminates the need to store equipment and operate from the Osborne Park site. |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
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UPDATED: Brookhaven's free deck inspection program extended to Dec. 31 ****UPDATE: Free deck inspections have been extended to Dec. 31**** Free deck inspections through December, permit fees waived until April 22 Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 30, 2018 – Thanks to the Brookhaven City Council, now would be a good time to literally clear the deck of any safety or structural problems at your home or townhouse. |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
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Residents can view active cases and permits online via Brookhaven’s Project Portal Viewer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 25, 2018 – Visitors to Brookhaven’s website can now view active code enforcement cases and permits online. The City’s Project Portal Viewer offers an interactive map where viewers can toggle on and off tree, building, and land disturbance permits issued within the last 30 days, as well as active code enforcement and zoning/variance cases. |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
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Brookhaven awards contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway construction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 23, 2018 – Phase I of the Peachtree Creek Greenway in Brookhaven now has a builder. On Oct. 23, the City Council awarded a $7.99 million contract to Lewallen Construction Co., based in Marietta. Lewallen has constructed a number of high-profile projects in the metro area, including the Silver Comet Trail in Paulding and Polk County, the Arabia Mountain Trail, Path 400, the East Decatur Greenway, the Spanish Moss Trail and Chastain Walk. |
Tue, 10/23/2018 |
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Brookhaven approves CVB Executive Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism veteran chosen for top job |
Tue, 10/23/2018 |