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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 |
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City Council wrap-up for the Dec. 8 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 8, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Dec. 8 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, 12/08/2020 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Dec. 8 Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 7, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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, 12/07/2020 |
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Brookhaven launches City Centre planning website; visitor drop-in center now open FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 4, 2020 – Following a first round of public input meetings on Dec. 3, the City of Brookhaven has launched a project website for City Centre Vision 2021 at https://sycamore.mysocialpinpoint.com/brookhaven. |
Fri, 12/04/2020 |
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Have you made your holiday safety list and checked it twice? Holiday fire prevention: the gift that keeps on giving Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 3, 2020 --- With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to forget that decorations, lights, trees and even wrapped gifts can become hazardous. In fact, Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for firefighters. |
Thu, 12/03/2020 |
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Light Up Brookhaven 2020 this Wednesday launches holiday cheer
Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 1, 2020 – With a pinch of tradition and a pound of innovation, Brookhaven City leaders are determined to deliver holiday cheer despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, starting with the annual lighting of the City’s holiday tree and menorah. |
Tue, 12/01/2020 |
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City Council wrap-up for the Nov. 24 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 25, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Nov. 24 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, 11/25/2020 |
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Brookhaven begins public input process for City Centre Master Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 24, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven will host the first in a series of virtual public input meetings for the City Centre Master Plan on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. |
Tue, 11/24/2020 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Nov. 24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 23, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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, 11/23/2020 |
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Statement regarding bond validation petition The City of Brookhaven Development Authority has asked the DeKalb District Attorney to dismiss the bond validation petition pending in DeKalb Superior Court after learning that the project on Dresden Drive is no longer viable for the developer at this time. The City of Brookhaven and the Development Authority are disappointed about the loss of a quality redevelopment that augments and completes the Dresden corridor. |
Wed, 11/18/2020 |
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Brookhaven completes membership to the Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 13, 2020 – At its regular business meeting on Nov. 10, the City of Brookhaven appointed five additional members to its new Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission, bringing the total on the committee to 37. The City Council approved a resolution establishing the Commission in September and appointed the first 31 members on Oct. 27. |
Fri, 11/13/2020 |
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City Council wrap-up of the Nov. 10 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 10, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Nov. 10 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, 11/10/2020 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Nov. 10 Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 9, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Nov.10 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, 11/09/2020 |
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Message from Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst Residents of Brookhaven, Change is something all of us have been facing on a daily basis in these difficult and interesting times. Today, there may be some in Brookhaven who are disappointed or frustrated with the outcome of the election, while others are elated with the results. And others who are indifferent. |
Fri, 11/06/2020 |
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Brookhaven hosts LaVista Park community meeting The LaVista Park community is invited to join a special LaVista Park community meeting to review the Annexation Special Tax District and the 2021 Proposed Budget as the one-year anniversary of this annexation approaches. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6 – 7 p.m. This community meeting will be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place guidelines. The town hall will be hosted by District 4 Council Member Joe Gebbia and City Manager Christian Sigman. |
Mon, 11/02/2020 |
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It's time to "fall back" to standard time on Nov. 1 It’s also a perfect occasion to “winterize” your home
Brookhaven, GA, Oct 30, 2020 -- A timely Brookhaven reminder to all residents that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. when clocks are turned back one hour to 1 a.m. This is also a prime opportunity to plan for safety. |
Fri, 10/30/2020 |
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Brookhaven votes to fund Langford Park plans and improvements FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 29, 2020 – At its regular business meeting on Oct. 27, the Brookhaven City Council voted to approve funds for the Langford Park project. The funds will transform nearly 1 acre of land into a pocket park in the Brookhaven Heights neighborhood. |
Thu, 10/29/2020 |
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City Council wrap-up of the Oct. 27 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 28, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 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: |
Wed, 10/28/2020 |
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City Council approves request for law enforcement ‘eyes in the sky’ PD to launch First Responder Drone Program
Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 28, 2020 – The Brookhaven Police Department (BPD) has once again raised the bar on public safety and enhanced law enforcement technology with the creation of an innovative First Responder Drone Program. The department’s program proposal was approved at the Oct. 27 City Council regular business meeting. |
Wed, 10/28/2020 |
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Brookhaven uses CARES Act funds for Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce Brookhaven, Ga. Oct. 28, 2020— During its regular business meeting on Oct. 27, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved $167,000 in CARES Act funds for the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce. The move will fund the Chamber’s program that helps local businesses who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. |
Wed, 10/28/2020 |
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Brookhaven names members to Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 28, 2020 – At its regular business meeting on Oct. 27, the City of Brookhaven appointed the initial members to its new Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission. The City Council approved a resolution establishing the Commission in September. The members are: |
Wed, 10/28/2020 |
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Brookhaven grows overnight FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annexation at Briarcliff and NDH adds 28 acres to City Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 28, 2020 – In a unanimous decision, the Brookhaven City Council approved a rezoning and annexation of 19 parcels (approximately 28 acres) into the City of Brookhaven, extending its southern border in an area undergoing a major transformation. |
Wed, 10/28/2020 |
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Brookhaven grows overnight FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annexation at Briarcliff and NDH adds 28 acres to City Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 28, 2020 – In a unanimous decision, the Brookhaven City Council approved a rezoning and annexation of 19 parcels (approximately 28 acres) into the City of Brookhaven, extending its southern border in an area undergoing a major transformation. |
Wed, 10/28/2020 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Oct. 27 Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 27, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting today 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, 10/27/2020 |
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Brookhaven uses CARES Act funding to pay off past due rents (NOTE: This program is no longer accepting applications)
CARES Act funding directly benefits people suffering financial loss Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 27, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven is dedicating $725,000 in CARES Act funding to pay overdue rent and utilities for residents adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Tue, 10/27/2020 |