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City Council wrap-up for the June 29 virtual meeting

Brookhaven, GA, June 29, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its June 29 business meeting, held via video conference, with public input offered through email and by online comments on Zoom.  The action items are as follows:

Tue, 06/29/2021
Brookhaven draws battle lines against invasive Kudzu and bamboo

Brookhaven, GA, June 29, 2021 – At its regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, June 29, the Brookhaven City Council adopted changes to its Code of Ordinances to define invasive vegetative species and prohibiting the growth which encroaches on other properties.

The changes to 16-193 – Vegetation and Debris – were updated to define what invasive species are, and that invasive species that grow from one private property to another is a nuisance and prohibited under City Code.

Tue, 06/29/2021
City Council virtual meeting on June 29

Brookhaven, GA, June 28, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. In consideration of social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be held via video conference.

In order to ensure transparency and accountability, the public will be able to weigh in during Public Hearings and Public Comment by any of the following options:

Mon, 06/28/2021
R. City Council passes resolution on conduct and decorum

Brookhaven, GA, June 25, 2021 – At its regular business meeting on June 15, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting conduct and decorum guidelines for elected and appointed officials.

Fri, 06/25/2021
Ashford Park Splash Pad now open

Brookhaven, GA, June 25, 2021 – More fun in the sun at Ashford Park as Brookhaven officially opened the new Ashford Park Splash Pad with a little help from throngs of Brookhaven children in attendance for the event.

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst and District 2 Council Member John Park kicked off the festivities as a family of patients of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Molly Anne, Hampton, and Shep Cooper; turned on the water jets for the first time.

Fri, 06/25/2021
‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall to feature SJREC Chairman John Funny

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Brookhaven, GA, June 24, 2020 – The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the June edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall, taking place the last Monday of each month.

Thu, 06/24/2021
Brookhaven announces Cherry Blossom Summer Block Party; The Revivalists lead the concert lineup

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Brookhaven, GA, June 22, 2021 – The City of Brookhaven and Explore Brookhaven announce The Revivalists as headliner for the Cherry Blossom Summer Block Party, taking place July 30 and 31 in the Brookhaven MARTA Station parking lot and along Dresden Drive and Apple Valley Road.

Tue, 06/22/2021
Ashford Park Splash Pad opens June 24

Brookhaven, GA, June 22, 2021 – There will be more fun in the sun at Ashford Park as the City of Brookhaven officially opens the new Ashford Park Splash Pad on Thursday, June 24, at 2980 Redding Rd NE in Brookhaven. Mayor John Ernst and District 2 Council Member John Park will cut the ribbon at 5 p.m.

Tue, 06/22/2021
Stay safe in the summer heat

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Summer officially begins June 20

Brookhaven, GA, June 18, 2021 -- The first day of summer is this Sunday, June 20, but already we are seeing sweltering summer temperatures in spring. As temperatures go up, don’t let your guard down when it comes to summer safety.

Fri, 06/18/2021
City Council virtual meeting on June 15

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Brookhaven, GA, June 14, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. In consideration of social distancing recommendations by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Board of Health, the meeting will be held via video conference.

Tue, 06/15/2021
City Council wrap-up for the June 15 virtual meeting

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Brookhaven, GA, June 15, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its June 15 business meeting, held via video conference, with public input offered through email and by online comments on Zoom.  The action items are as follows:

A presentation and public hearing on the 2021 millage rate.

Tue, 06/15/2021
Brookhaven to hold public hearings for 2021 millage rate

Brookhaven, GA, June 7, 2021 – Residents are encouraged to attend upcoming public hearings for the 2021 millage rate. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all public hearings on the 2021 millage rate will be held on a virtual platform on Zoom.  The virtual meeting links will be posted on the City of Brookhaven website: https://brookhavenga.gov/ 72 hours before each meeting.

Mon, 06/07/2021
Dive-In Movie kicks off at Murphey Candler with ‘Coco’ June 12

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Brookhaven, GA, June 3, 2021 - Cool off and relax at Brookhaven Parks & Recreation’s first Dive-In Movie of the season at Murphey Candler Park pool on Saturday, June 12, at 8:45 p.m. with a showing of Coco.

Released in 201­7 and rated PG, Coco is an animated Disney/Pixar movie about a boy who is transported to the Land of the Dead and seeks the help of his late great-great-grandfather to return to his family.

Thu, 06/03/2021
City Council wrap-up for the May 25 virtual meeting

Brookhaven, GA, May 25, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its May 25 business meeting, held via video conference, with public input offered through email and by online comments on Zoom.  The action items are as follows:

Wed, 05/26/2021
Brookhaven 2021 State of the City address now online

Brookhaven, GA, May 19, 2021 – Overcoming the challenges of 2020 and looking ahead to a brighter 2021 are discussed in Brookhaven’s State of the City video, now available online here and above.

Wed, 05/19/2021
City of Brookhaven municipal pools open for the summer

UPDATE, JUNE 14:

***For information/notifications related to pool closures, delayed openings, weather cancellations, schedules or activity updates, call (470)704-4774 [option 3] or download the RainoutLine.com App, search for Brookhaven Parks and Recreation, highlight the star to add to favorites, highlight the bell for notifications. Check here for more updates.******

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Thu, 05/13/2021
Brookhaven approves redistricting map in advance of November elections

Brookhaven, GA, May 6, 2021 – At its regular business meeting on May 4, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the charter of the City of Brookhaven for the purpose of reapportionment. Of the various district maps considered, option #7 was the version approved.

The new district map brings the anticipated population of all four of Brookhaven’s council districts within 1.5% of each other.

Thu, 05/06/2021
City Council wrap-up for the May 4 virtual meeting

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Brookhaven, GA, May 5, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its May 4 business meeting, held via video conference, with public input offered through email and by online comments on Zoom.  The action items are as follows:

Wed, 05/05/2021
City Council virtual meeting on May 4

Brookhaven, GA, May 4, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting today, May 4, at 7 p.m. In consideration of social distancing recommendations by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Board of Health, the meeting will be held via video conference.

In order to ensure transparency and accountability, the public will be able to weigh in during Public Hearings and Public Comment by any of the following options:

Tue, 05/04/2021
Brookhaven approves plans for MCP Lake House and parking

A rendering of the layout of the parking lot for the future Murphey Candler Park Lake House

 

Brookhaven, GA, April 29, 2021 – At its regular business meeting on April 27, the Brookhaven City Council approved the Murphey Candler Lake House Concept Plan and Murphey Candler Lake House Parking Lot Expansion Concept Plan after extensive public input.

Thu, 04/29/2021
City Council wrap-up for the April 27 virtual meeting

Brookhaven, GA, April 27, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its April 27 business meeting, held via video conference, with public input offered through email and by online comments on Zoom.  The action items are as follows:

Tue, 04/27/2021
City Council virtual meeting on April 27

Brookhaven, GA, April 26, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. In consideration of social distancing recommendations by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Board of Health, the meeting will be held via video conference.

In order to ensure transparency and accountability, the public will be able to weigh in during Public Hearings and Public Comment by any of the following options:

Mon, 04/26/2021
Brookhaven to host public meeting to discuss draft redistricting maps

Brookhaven, GA, April 26, 2021 – The City of Brookhaven will host another public meeting to discuss draft redistricting maps for the public to view following an action to address the annexations east of Interstate 85 to complete redistricting prior to the upcoming municipal elections this fall.

Mon, 04/26/2021
Brookhaven launches historic resources project, seeks public input

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Brookhaven, GA, April 21, 2021 –Brookhaven is seeking to catalog historical sites in the City and is asking for public input to help with this project.

Wed, 04/21/2021
District 3 Councilwoman hosting ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall on April 26

Brookhaven, GA, April 20, 2021 – The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the April edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall, taking place the last Monday of each month.

Tue, 04/20/2021

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