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Brookhaven names 33 acres of Greenspace near PDK “Ashford Forest Preserve” Name recommended by the North DeKalb Greenspace Alliance Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 27, 2017 – The City of Brookhaven has rechristened the 33 acres of greenspace near PDK airport acquired from Dekalb County in April 2017. The new name for the tract of land between Clairmont Road and Skyland Drive is Ashford Forest Preserve. |
Tue, 02/27/2018 |
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Brookhaven ends zoning moratorium FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Permit window open early with new hours Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 27, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a resolution to correct a technical error in the City’s code of ordinances, which had caused a brief moratorium on all zoning cases, land disturbance permits and building permits. |
Tue, 02/27/2018 |
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Brookhaven launches GIS Open Data site for public use Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 26, 2018 – In conjunction with the recently redesigned Brookhaven City website at www.BrookhavenGA.gov, the Brookhaven GIS (Geographic Information System) Department has developed an Open Data site for public use and consumption, expanding transparency of the City’s data. |
Mon, 02/26/2018 |
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Volunteers needed for 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 21, 2018 – Volunteers are needed for the 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. |
Wed, 02/21/2018 |
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To prune, or not to prune: The crape myrtle conundrum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 16, 2018 – Brookhaven residents love their trees, especially the prolific crape myrtle. With springtime right around the corner, many crape myrtle owners begin to wonder whether they should aggressively prune, or let it grow au naturale. Brookhaven City Arborist Steven Strickland says there are a number of circumstances to consider. “Any decision should take into account the health and location of the tree, and whether letting it grow will cause problems down the road,” said Strickland. |
Fri, 02/16/2018 |
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Registration open for Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K/1K FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Race is certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier, fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta |
Wed, 02/14/2018 |
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Brookhaven Alcohol Board affirms license denials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 13, 2018 – The Brookhaven Alcohol Board has affirmed the denials of alcohol licenses for four entertainment venues. The board ruled against appeals by Medusa, Rush, XS and Josephine’s. “The City of Brookhaven has a responsibility to its residents and business stakeholders to enforce its laws and codes to ensure a standard of quality in the community,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. |
Tue, 02/13/2018 |
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City expands Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival lineup FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Transviolet opening Saturday, Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stonesopening Sunday’s show Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 12, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven announces additions to the star-studded music lineup for the 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 24-25, 2018 at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free. |
Mon, 02/12/2018 |
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City announces Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday lineup FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday headliner Craig Morgan with special guest Keith Anderson, Sunday TBA Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 5, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven announces an all-star music lineup for the 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 24-25, 2018 at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free. |
Mon, 02/05/2018 |
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Brookhaven announces new Municipal Court Solicitors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 2, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven announces Gregory Schwarz and Steven Chen as its new solicitors for Brookhaven Municipal Court. Both Schwarz and Chen have served as Assistant District Attorneys with DeKalb County, and have assisted nearby municipalities as fill-in city solicitors. |
Fri, 02/02/2018 |
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Brookhaven expands sidewalk network Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 1, 2018 – Brookhaven kicks off 2018 by expanding its existing sidewalk network with the completion of several projects along Thompson Road, Skyland Drive, Woodrow Way, and Lanier Drive, totaling 3,317 feet. |
Fri, 02/02/2018 |
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Find deals, sell items at Brookhaven Community Yard Sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 29, 2018 – 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 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Park Gym, 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. |
Mon, 01/29/2018 |
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Brookhaven hosting Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Dance ****UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 29, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lynwood Park Recreation Center, 3360 Osborne Road. “This wonderful Brookhaven tradition is a chance for fathers and daughters to spend a fun, memorable evening together, with great keepsakes to take home,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. |
Mon, 01/29/2018 |
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Updates to Overlay District provide clarity, protect property owners Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 27, 2018 – On Tuesday, the Brookhaven City Council approved updates to the Peachtree Overlay District to provide additional clarity and control on the regulations that reflect the unique needs of the area along Peachtree Road from the Atlanta border to Ashford Dunwoody Road. |
Sat, 01/27/2018 |
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City unveils 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival logo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Splash Festivals handling arts, Live Nation booking music Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 26, 2018 – Councilmember Linley Jones unveiled the new 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival logo and made several updates during a recent City Council meeting. “This is the first-ever public display of our new logo for 2018. The image embraces the heritage of the first three years of the festival, yet provides a new and exciting look toward our exciting growth ahead,” said Councilmember Jones. |
Fri, 01/26/2018 |
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Brookhaven remains open for business during zoning moratorium FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 26, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven remains open for business for many permitting and inspections operations while a zoning moratorium is in effect. During this time, all applications that were received prior to Jan. 24 will be processed normally. Between Jan. 24 and Feb. 27, applications will continue to be accepted for Tree Permits, Trade Permits and Interior Renovation Permits. Also, the Fire Marshal’s office will continue safety and occupancy inspections during this time. |
Fri, 01/26/2018 |
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Brookhaven appoints seven to new Convention and Visitors Bureau The Brookhaven City Council activated its new Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB) with the appointment of seven new trustees. The BCVB was created under the City’s charter and authorizes the City to contract with other governmental, agencies or non-profit organizations to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows. The new trustees are: |
Wed, 01/24/2018 |
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City Council approves updates to Brookhaven Peachtree Overlay FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 24, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council on Tuesday approved updates to the Peachtree Overlay District with the intent of providing more user-friendly regulations that reflect the unique needs of the area along Peachtree Road from the Atlanta border to Ashford Dunwoody Road. |
Wed, 01/24/2018 |
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City hosting public meeting for North Fork Peachtree Creek Watershed Improvement Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 24, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven’s Public Works department will host its second public meeting on the North Fork Peachtree Creek Watershed Improvement Plan on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Latin American Association, 2750 Buford Highway. |
Wed, 01/24/2018 |
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Brookhaven issues 35-day zoning moratorium FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 23, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven approved a 35-day moratorium on all zoning cases, land disturbance permits and building permits. “Brookhaven recently became of aware of a gap in our zoning code that occurred at the time of incorporation which could adversely affect current Brookhaven property owners,” said Councilmember Bates Mattison. “We have to have a temporary moratorium to make a technical fix to protect existing residents and businesses.” The moratorium remains in effect until Feb. 27, 2018. |
Tue, 01/23/2018 |
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Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst hosts town hall meeting focusing on Charter Review recommendations Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 18, 2018 – Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst will host a town hall meeting Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven. This month’s town hall meeting will focus on the recommendations made by the first Charter Review Commission. State law requires a review of Brookhaven’s City Charter every five years. |
Thu, 01/18/2018 |
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Brookhaven’s MLK Day program and celebration a success Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 18, 2018 – Brookhaven’s third annual MLK Day dinner and program drew a crowd at the historic Lynwood Community Center, once the site of the segregated Lynwood schools, whose students bravely integrated the DeKalb School System in 1968. |
Thu, 01/18/2018 |
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Brookhaven Police and Public Works operations underway UPDATE: Even though City Hall and non-essential administrative functions are closed today, emergency operations remain underway including police and public works. |
Wed, 01/17/2018 |
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Brookhaven finalizes winning grant for Briarwood Park Nature Trail Brookhaven finalizes winning grant for Briarwood Park Nature Trail Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 12, 2018 – Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst recently signed contracts with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to utilize $100,000 in state grant funding to build a one-mile trail through Briarwood Park. |
Fri, 01/12/2018 |
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Brookhaven calls for rebates for Georgia Power customers City asks PSC to require the refund of the utility’s multi-million windfall Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 10, 2018 – The Mayor and City Council of Brookhaven are calling upon the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to require Georgia Power to rebate all savings from the recently passed American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to its customers. |
Wed, 01/10/2018 |