About Us

The City of Brookhaven’s Department of Economic Development serves as the liaison between the City, the business community, and State and County leaders to facilitate the creation of investment within Brookhaven City limits through the creation of quality jobs and the development of high priority sites. This is done through business recruitment efforts, supporting and encouraging the expansion and retention of existing businesses, creating an environment that encourages the success of small businesses, and attracting new quality development. 

Shirlynn Brownell is the City of Brookhaven's first Director of Economic Development. Formerly Corporate Solutions Project Manager at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Brownell also served as Project Analyst at GDEcD.  In her roles, she recruited new industry on behalf of the state, generating hundreds of jobs and millions in investment for Georgia. In addition, she also managed statistical research and analysis for all eight of GDEcD’s Centers of Innovation, including aerospace, agriculture, energy, life sciences and information technology, logistics and manufacturing. 

Brownell also serves as Executive Director of the Brookhaven Development Authority.