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Brookhaven Police forges innovative methods to address mental health concerns with two mental health professionals Mental health pros create non-law enforcement intervention alternative within its Force |
Mon, 10/26/2020 |
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COVID Care site in Brookhaven now offering vaccines and tests ***UDPATE, July 29, 2021: The COVID Care site in Brookhaven has moved to Northeast Plaza, 3371 Buford Highway, Brookhaven, GA 30319. The site still offers the Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and up and the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and up. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Wednesdays. More info here: www.covidcarega.com.***
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Mon, 10/26/2020 |
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Early voting available at Lynwood Recreation Center, absentee drop box at City Hall Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 21, 2020– Although the national election isn’t until Nov. 3, early voting is underway in Georgia and ends on Oct. 30. In Brookhaven, residents who wish to do early in-person voting can go to the Lynwood Park Recreation Center. Those with absentee ballots can use the drop box located at City Hall through Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. The Lynwood Park Recreation Center, 3360 Osborne Road, is being utilized as Brookhaven’s polling location. |
Wed, 10/21/2020 |
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District 3 Councilwoman hosting ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 21, 2020 – The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the October edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall, taking place the last Monday of each month. |
Wed, 10/21/2020 |
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Brookhaven pays off overdue power bills Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 19, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven used $777,616 in CARES Act funding to pay off overdue electric bills of residents and businesses in the City. “The CARES Act is dedicated to providing some economic relief to people who have been hit hard by this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor John Ernst. “Many people have been financially devastated through a decrease of income or an outright job loss. This is one way we can utilize CARES Act funds to really help those that are in the greatest need.” |
Mon, 10/19/2020 |
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Brookhaven protects cyclists, walkers and others with new ordinance Brookhaven, GA Oct. 15, 2020 — Walking, bike riding, and other alternative modes of transportation just became safer in Brookhaven. On Tuesday, Oct.13, Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved the Brookhaven Vulnerable Road User Ordinance that provides enhanced protections to non-vehicular users in the event of injury. |
Thu, 10/15/2020 |
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Proposed 2021 Brookhaven budget keeps taxes low, halts new projects Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 13, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Manager’s 2021 Proposed Budget was presented to the Mayor and City Council on Oct. 13 with a focus on continuing the plans and projects the City has underway and maintaining the current level of government services in light of the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The General Fund budget, which funds the day-to-day operations of the City of Brookhaven, totals $29.9 million, down $1.2 million or 4 percent from the 2020 revised General Fund budget. Other features on the 2021 Proposed Budget include: |
Wed, 10/14/2020 |
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Brookhaven approves historic designation for Lynwood Park Official recognition commemorates brave trailblazers of integration Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 13, 2020 – At its business meeting on Oct. 13, the City of Brookhaven approved an official historic designation for Lynwood Park and its community. This is the first historic designation made by the City. Lynwood Park was established in the early 1930’s and was the first predominantly Black subdivision in DeKalb County. Residents throughout the following years suffered discrimination and segregation. |
Tue, 10/13/2020 |
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City Council wrap-up of the Oct. 13 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 13, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 13 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, 10/13/2020 |
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Brookhaven authorizes CARES Act allocations Public safety and government expenditures follow rent & utility relief Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 13, 2020 –At its business meeting on Oct. 13, the Brookhaven City Council dedicated $570,000 in CARES Act funding for public safety equipment and replacement laptops for government employees working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The new state-of-the-art Public Safety Building will be outfitted with emergency operation displays, which will keep us connected to other agencies during emergency situations,” said Police Chief Gary Yandura. |
Tue, 10/13/2020 |
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Brookhaven accepting applications for Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, September 30, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven is now accepting applications for its Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission. The City Council approved a resolution establishing the Commission at its Sept. 22 meeting. |
Wed, 09/30/2020 |
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Brookhaven sets 2021 budget hearings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 30, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Manager will present the proposed FY 2021 City of Brookhaven budget to the Mayor and City Council during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. Public hearings on the proposed FY 2021 budget will be held at the regularly scheduled City Council meetings on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. |
Wed, 09/30/2020 |
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Back by popular demand: Brookhaven pooches invited to make one last splash at Doggy Dip Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 24, 2020 – Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department invites pooches to make one last splash this summer at Doggy Dip Day, this time at the new Briarwood Park Pool. “This event was successfully held earlier this month at Murphey Candler Park, and due to its popularity, the dogs will get to try out the new Briarwood pool this time,” said Parks & Recreation Director Brian Borden. |
Fri, 09/25/2020 |
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Improvements coming to Briarwood Recreation Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gymnasium and interior facelift follows completion of new pool Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 25, 2020 – Now that all of the new pool upgrades have been completed, Brookhaven is now focusing on improvements to the Briarwood Recreation Center itself. At its regular business meeting on Sept. 22, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract for Ambience Group in the amount of $84,911 for the renovation of the interior and gymnasium at the Briarwood Recreation Center. The improvements include: |
Fri, 09/25/2020 |
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Improvements coming to Briarwood Recreation Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gymnasium and interior facelift follows completion of new pool Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 25, 2020 – Now that all of the new pool upgrades have been completed, Brookhaven is now focusing on improvements to the Briarwood Recreation Center itself. At its regular business meeting on Sept. 22, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract for Ambience Group in the amount of $84,911 for the renovation of the interior and gymnasium at the Briarwood Recreation Center. The improvements include: |
Fri, 09/25/2020 |
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Brookhaven extends COVID-19 emergency declaration to Nov. 30 Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 24, 2020 – At its regular business meeting on Sept. 22, the Brookhaven City Council extended the public health emergency declaration due to the proliferation of the COVID-19 pandemic until Nov. 30. The original emergency declaration was made in March and has been amended and extended several times since. |
Thu, 09/24/2020 |
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Brookhaven adopts arts and culture master plan Arts Brookhaven: A Vision for Culture and Creativity in Our Community Brookhaven, Ga, Sept. 24, 2020– After two years in the works, the City of Brookhaven formally adopted on Sept. 22, Arts Brookhaven: A Vision for Culture and Creativity in Our Community, a plan that will be a road map to support and celebrate Brookhaven's diverse nature and grow its arts and cultural offerings. |
Thu, 09/24/2020 |
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City Council wrap-up of the Sept. 22 virtual meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 23, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Sept. 22 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, 09/23/2020 |
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Brookhaven to establish Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John J. Funny appointed as chairman The City of Brookhaven has approved a resolution to establish a Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission. |
Wed, 09/23/2020 |
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City Council virtual meeting on Sept. 22 Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 21, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Sept. 22, 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, 09/21/2020 |
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With heavy rains headed to Brookhaven, be prepared and be safe Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 16, 2020 – As the Atlanta area prepares for the remnants of Hurricane Sally, with rainfall of 4-8 inches predicted, right now is the time to take last minute precautionary steps to literally weather the storm. |
Wed, 09/16/2020 |
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District 3 Councilwoman hosting ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 15, 2020 – The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the September edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall on the special date of Sept. 21. |
Tue, 09/15/2020 |
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Annual Paint the Park contest returns to Brookhaven in virtual format Use any City park for inspiration |
Fri, 09/11/2020 |
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City Council renews sponsorship of Front Yard Tree Program Up to 52 trees to be planted by Brookhaven and Trees Atlanta Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 11, 2020 – Influenced by the popularity of last year’s inaugural Brookhaven/Trees Atlanta Front Yard Tree Program, the City Council has unanimously agreed to provide another $13,000 in support of a 2020-21 version of the program. The move was made at the regular Sept. 8 Council meeting. |
Fri, 09/11/2020 |
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City Council wrap-up of the Sept. 8 virtual meeting Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 9, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Sept. 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: |
Wed, 09/09/2020 |