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Brookhaven hosts virtual open house for MCP Lake House presentation Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 8, 2021 – The City of Brookhaven is hosting a virtual open house to present an overview of a a 10-month public input process on the vision for the Murphey Candler Park Community Center, now known as the Murphey Candler Park Lake House. The event will be held on Zoom on Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. Interested participants can join at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84764510609 |
Mon, 02/08/2021 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Feb. 9 Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 8, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Feb. 9, 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. |
Mon, 02/08/2021 |
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Brookhaven announces the cancellation of the annual Lynwood Park Community Day Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2021– The City of Brookhaven announces the cancellation of the 2021 Lynwood Park Community Day, planned for May 1, due to ongoing concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Thu, 02/04/2021 |
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Brookhaven stormwater infrastructure improves in 2020 Above: Crews complete an overhaul of stormwater infrastructure at Inman Drive and Saybrook Drive in March 2020, replacing multiple smaller drainpipes with a single 36” culvert. Below left: The stormwater issue before the upgrades. |
Thu, 02/04/2021 |
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Brookhaven establishes Arts and Culture Commission to advance the arts and culture master plan Brookhaven, Ga, Jan. 28, 2021— The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a resolution to establish the Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission, which will advocate for advancing the arts and culture master plan Arts Brookhaven: A Vision for Culture and Creativity in our Community, adopted in 2020. The Commission will include nine voting seats and up to ten ex-officio seats. Members will consist of both community members and regional experts with advisory roles for high school and university students. |
Thu, 01/28/2021 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Jan. 26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 26, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting today, Jan. 26, 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, 01/26/2021 |
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City Council wrap-up for the Jan. 26 virtual meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 26, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 26 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, 01/26/2021 |
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Brookhaven acquires new Briarwood Park and Rec gateway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New amenities will be a short walk from the Drew Valley neighborhood Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 26, 2021 – At its Jan. 26 business meeting, the Brookhaven City Council authorized the Mayor to move forward with a land acquisition which will give greater access to the Briarwood Recreation Center and nearby park and pool facilities. |
Tue, 01/26/2021 |
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Brookhaven named Visionary City by Georgia Municipal Association Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 25, 2020 – On Jan. 25, during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) virtual Cities United Summit, the City of Brookhaven was honored with the large Visionary City Award by GMA and Georgia Trend magazine. |
Mon, 01/25/2021 |
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Hundreds weigh in on MCP Community Center Residents made priorities known, guiding design process
Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 21, 2021 – As fall gave way to winter, the City of Brookhaven was wrapping up a 10-month public input process on the vision for the Murphey Candler Park Community Center. |
Thu, 01/21/2021 |
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Lenox Park tree planting adds 25 trees to Brookhaven’s tree canopy Volunteers plant 25 new trees including oaks, pines, hickories, magnolias, and maples at a Lenox Park tree planting event Jan. 16 as part of a MLK Day community service effort. Project coordinated by Trees Atlanta, Lenox Park Owners Association |
Tue, 01/19/2021 |
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Statement from District 4 and Mayor Pro Tempore Joe Gebbia "As the last member of Brookhaven’s inaugural City Council still serving, I want to announce that I will not be seeking re-election for a third term. |
Fri, 01/15/2021 |
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Brookhaven provides direct relief to residents and businesses using all CARES Act funds Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 14, 2021— By the end of 2020, the City of Brookhaven made use of all the $6.3 million in CARES Act funds, Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Steve Chapman reported to the Brookhaven City Council during the regular businesses meeting on Jan. 12. Brookhaven used $2.2 million of these funds for direct economic support for thousands of families and over 100 local businesses. More than $1 million of the funds were used for medical expenses and public health efforts. |
Thu, 01/14/2021 |
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Brookhaven announces Cherry Blossom Festival cancellation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 14, 2021 – The City of Brookhaven announces the cancellation of the 2021 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, planned for April 17 and 18, due to ongoing concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Thu, 01/14/2021 |
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Brookhaven begins Tree Ordinance Rewrite, launches interactive website FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 13, 2021 – With the launch of an interactive website and the announcement of virtual public meetings, the City invites residents to participate in its rewrite of the Brookhaven Tree Ordinance. |
Wed, 01/13/2021 |
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City Council wrap-up for the Jan. 12 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 12, 2021 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 12 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, 01/12/2021 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Jan. 12 Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 11, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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. |
Mon, 01/11/2021 |
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City sues to liberate Brookhaven Park from DeKalb County Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 11, 2021 – Today, the City of Brookhaven filed a lawsuit to compel DeKalb County to transfer title and control over all portions of Brookhaven Park to the City. Brookhaven Park, located at the southwest corner of Peachtree Road and Osborne Road, is a 21-acre park which contains athletic fields and courts, trails, multi-use fields and greenspaces; a community center, picnic areas and other amenities. The Park is probably best known for its open fields, festivals, and the largest (5-acre) dog park in metro Atlanta. |
Mon, 01/11/2021 |
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Brookhaven will honor MLK Day at 5th anniversary event Jan. 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drive-in “dinner” planned to maintain pandemic health restrictions Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 31, 2020 – While coronavirus health restrictions remain in play, Brookhaven will host its fifth annual MLK Day Dinner and Program Jan. 18 in the Apple Valley Road parking lot of the Brookhaven MARTA station, 1268 Apple Valley Road NE. The event, with featured speakers and “dinner in a bag,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. |
Thu, 12/31/2020 |
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Brookhaven residential holiday yard décor helps brighten the season Light Up Brookhaven contest winners named Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 21,2020 – When the City of Brookhaven moved to sidestep the coronavirus pandemic and hold a two-tiered Light Up Brookhaven virtual experience, residents and businesses met the challenge. |
Tue, 12/22/2020 |
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Two ways to cast your early ballot in the Jan. 5 election Every vote counts!
The eyes of the nation are on Georgia as voters determine who will hold the two important Senate seats on the special run-off election ballot. The election date is slated for Jan. 5, 2021. Information on where, how and when to vote can get confusing, so here is a guide to make it a bit easier: |
Fri, 12/18/2020 |
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Flower Power at Blackburn Park 10,000 daffodils to festoon the hillsides fronting Ashford Dunwoody
Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 14, 2020 – One by one, a journey of 10,000 steps is taking place in Blackburn Park. Crews began a prolific bulb-planting today, as daffodils were positioned on the hills in full view of Ashford Dunwoody Road in Blackburn Park. “This is just another step to making the Brookhaven Park experience the best it can be. What we are planting today will be enjoyed for many springs in the years to come,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. |
Wed, 12/16/2020 |
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Brookhaven adds more funds to help Brookhaven’s tree canopy Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 10, 2020 -- While COVID-19 has presented multiple challenges to the City of Brookhaven this year, it looks like in one instance there was lemonade to be made from those proverbial lemons. |
Thu, 12/10/2020 |
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Residents invited to a virtual “Cocoa with a Councilwoman” on Dec. 17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 10, 2020 – District 1 City Councilwoman Linley Jones will host a virtual “Cocoa with a Councilwoman” on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. This community meeting will be held via video conference on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines. “I encourage everyone to join us for a holiday season edition of my community meeting series, grab a warm mug of cocoa, and share your thoughts and concerns for the City and the District,” Jones said. |
Thu, 12/10/2020 |
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Gateway South planning document ready for review FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 8, 2020 – Following public input meetings in September and October, a draft planning document for the Gateway South area is now ready for review. Earlier this year, the Brookhaven Community Development Department kicked off a visioning process for areas south of Interstate 85. This initiative will serve as an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan that will guide the future of LaVista Park, surrounding residential areas, and the growing medical activity center. |
Tue, 12/08/2020 |