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Brookhaven to honor MLK Day with dinner, program Jan. 15

Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 18, 2017 – Brookhaven will host its third annual MLK Day Dinner and Program at Lynwood Park with a dinner and program Monday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Lynwood Community Center, 3360 Osborne Road.

The event will feature DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond as keynote speaker, with additional speakers to be announced.

Tue, 12/19/2017
Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst to host an open forum town hall meeting

Brookhaven, GA, Dec 18, 2017 – Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst will host a town hall meeting Thursday, Dec. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven. 

“Part of the job of being mayor is to create a platform on matters of public interest to educate, inform, and receive feedback from the community that we collectively serve,” said Mayor Ernst.

This month’s town hall meeting will feature reports from various City of Brookhaven department directors and an open forum question and answer session.

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Mon, 12/18/2017
Brookhaven, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta formalize partnership

Brookhaven City Council Approves Community Investment Agreement, Annexation and Text Amendment to Allow Creation of Transformative Healthcare Campus

ATLANTA (Dec. 13, 2017) – The Brookhaven City Council last night approved several related items that will enable Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to move forward with its planned North Druid Hills campus. The 72-acre campus will provide a healing center for families, reconnect several neighborhoods and urban centers and be a catalyst for more than $40 million of transportation improvements in the surrounding area.

Wed, 12/13/2017
Overlay District Rewrite is open for public review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 15, 2017 –  The Brookhaven Peachtree Overlay District Rewrite is available for public review based on the input given by City Council at the Nov. 28, 2017 meeting. The public will now have the opportunity to review and analyze the draft version of the Overlay District Rewrite online. The final adoption of the updates will take place at the Jan. 23, 2018 City Council meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road.

Tue, 12/12/2017
Brookhaven’s Red & White Ball canceled

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Brookhaven’s Red & White Ball canceled

Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 9, 2017 – Due to weather conditions, Brookhaven Parks and Recreation’s annual Red & White Ball, originally set for Saturday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lynwood Recreation Center, will be cancelled.

Lynwood Park Recreation Center will remain closed for the rest of Saturday, and Briarwood Recreation Center is scheduled to open at noon Saturday.

The status of the recreation centers’ hours for Sunday will be determined Sunday morning.

Sat, 12/09/2017
Brookhaven Development Authority approves $45 million agreement with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 7, 2017 – The Brookhaven Development Authority approved a historic Community Investment Agreement (CIA) with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) totaling up to $45.1 million in proceeds.  The Brookhaven City Council will consider a reciprocal intergovernmental agreement on Dec. 12 with the Development Authority which would give effect to the CIA if approved.

Thu, 12/07/2017
City of Brookhaven facilities serving as Toys for Tots donation sites

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City of Brookhaven facilities serving as Toys for Tots donation sites

Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 29, 2017 – Residents can drop off donations for Toys for Tots through Dec. 15 at City of Brookhaven facilities, including City Hall, Lynwood and Briarwood recreation centers. The Brookhaven Police Department will be receiving toys through Dec. 9.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the four facilities between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Donations will also be accepted during:

Wed, 11/29/2017
Brookhaven appoints Peachtree Creek Greenway steering committee
July 2017

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst appointed members to the Peachtree Creek Steering Committee at the City’s June 29 council meeting. 

The Committee will provide critical oversight and guidance to the PATH Foundation as it completes engineering studies and prepares final construction documents for Phase I (North Druid Hills Rd to Briarwood Rd) of the Peachtree Creek Greenway. This phase runs approximately 1.25 miles.

Sat, 07/01/2017
Brookhaven to hold public hearings for 2017 millage rate

Brookhaven, GA, June 8, 2017 – Residents are encouraged to attend upcoming public hearings for the 2017 millage rate. The first will be held Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The second and third public hearings will be held Thursday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. After the final public hearing, the millage rate will be formally adopted at the June 29, 2017 meeting at 7 p.m.

All hearings will be held in Brookhaven City Hall Council Chambers, 4362 Peachtree Road Brookhaven.

Thu, 06/08/2017
Brookhaven approves contract for Peachtree Creek Watershed Improvement Plan
April 2017
Wed, 04/12/2017
Approval of Brookhaven’s record-setting paving contract ensures safer and smoother rides for commuters

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Approval of Brookhaven’s record-setting paving contract ensures safer and smoother rides for commuters

Brookhaven, GA, Apr. 12, 2017 – The Brookhaven City Council approved a $4.72 million contract for road paving, the most aggressive in City history.

Wed, 04/12/2017
Brookhaven signs contract with PATH Foundation for Peachtree Creek Engineering, Phase I (North Druid Hills Rd to Briarwood Rd)
March 2017

City Council voted to engage the PATH Foundation to conduct engineering for Phase I (North Druid Hills Rd to Briarwood Rd) of the Peachtree Creek Greenway at their March 14 meeting. 

Tue, 03/14/2017
The Brookhaven City Council votes to adopt Peachtree Creek Greenway Master Plan
August 2016

Heath & Lineback Engineers presented the Master Plan for the Peachtree Creek Greenway (formerly North Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway). The plan presents a framework for constructing an integrated system of multi-use and natural trails along the North Fork of Peachtree Creek. The North Fork begins just outside I-285 and generally follows I-85 until it joins the South Fork of Peachtree Creek near the Lindbergh MARTA station. 

Mon, 08/01/2016

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