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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
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
City Council virtual meeting on Sept. 8

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 8, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting today, Sept. 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. 

Tue, 09/08/2020
State panel issues findings on Brookhaven annexation

 Ruling paves way for developments at Briarcliff and North Druid Hills

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 3, 2020 – A five-member arbitration panel appointed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued their unanimous findings in the challenge by the County against property owners seeking annexation into the City of Brookhaven.  The ruling settles issues involving Brookhaven’s annexation and the eventual redevelopment of 27 acres at the eastern side of the intersection of North Druid Hills and Briarcliff roads.

Fri, 09/04/2020
Sidewalk improvements get underway in Brookhaven

Improvements will make walkways safer and more accessible for all

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 4, 2020 – Sidewalk improvements are underway along several roadways throughout Brookhaven.  These improvements will rectify several maintenance issues and bring several access points into ADA compliance.

Fri, 09/04/2020
Newly-renovated Briarwood Pool slated to open Sept. 12

First major parks bond construction project

Thu, 09/03/2020
Murphey Candler, Briarwood pool hours extended through September

****UPDATE: Murphey Candler Pool is closed for the rest of the season due to continued maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our other pool location at Briarwood Park on Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm or Sunday from 1:00pm-6:00pm.****

 

Thu, 09/03/2020
State panel issues findings on Brookhaven annexation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ruling paves way for developments at Briarcliff and North Druid Hills

Thu, 09/03/2020
Rained out movie nights rescheduled throughout September

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 3, 2020 – The Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department is determined to beat the elements and give residents the summer movie nights that were promised. Therefore, three of the movies, formerly rained out, are being offered in September.

Whether it’s a movie under the stars viewed from a blanket or lawn chair or while relaxing in a cool pool, guests can choose which format works best for them. In an effort to remain compliant with pandemic safety precautions, safety options will be offered at all events.

Thu, 09/03/2020
Public input meetings scheduled for Brookhaven's southern gateway area

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Embarking on a vision for our community south of I-85

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 1, 2020 – Starting this month, the Brookhaven Community Development Department is kicking off a planning process for areas south of Interstate 85. This initiative will serve as an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and will be an opportunity to envision the future of LaVista Park, surrounding residential areas, and the growing medical activity center.

Tue, 09/01/2020
Brookhaven approves new face mask requirements

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 26, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven approved a new local ordinance requiring the use of face masks in public places within Brookhaven to prevent the escalating spread of COVID-19.  Under the ordinance, all persons are required to wear a mask or face covering while outdoors in an environment in which people who do not reside in the same household cannot maintain at least six feet of physical distance from one another.

Thu, 08/27/2020
City Council wrap-up of the Aug. 25 virtual meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 26, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Aug. 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, 08/26/2020
City Council virtual meeting on Aug. 25

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 24, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m.  However, 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, 08/24/2020
District 3 Councilwoman hosting ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall on Aug. 31

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

This month’s town hall will be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place guidelines. It will be held Monday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. via video conference, and will be broadcast on Facebook Live on the City’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrookhavenGAgov

Mon, 08/24/2020
City Council wrap-up of the Aug. 11 virtual meeting

 

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 11, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Aug. 11 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, 08/12/2020
Update on Murphey Candler Park by District 1 Brookhaven City Councilmember Linley Jones

This is an exciting time of change and improvement for Murphey Candler Park!  So many dreams have already been realized…the long-awaited dredging of the lake, the shoreline restoration of the eroding lake shore, a trash trap to keep the lake clear of debris, a beautiful new bridge, an all-abilities west-side playground, removal of invasive species, improved and expanded football/softball parking, a baseball drop-off lane, a beautified new entrance to the trails on the eastside, and improvements to Nancy Creek.

Tue, 08/11/2020
City seeking input on CDBG report
En español

Public Notice of Consideration for Adoption of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

Having met all US Office of Housing and Community Development requirements for public notification and opportunities for input, the Mayor and City Council will consider the 2024 CDBG Action Plan for Adoption at the July 24, 2024 City Council Meeting to be held at 7 pm at Brookhaven City Hall at4362 Peachtree Parkway, Brookhaven, Georgia

Tue, 08/11/2020
City Council virtual meeting on Aug. 11

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 10, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m.  However, 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, 08/10/2020
Rooms To Go moving Atlanta-area headquarters to Brookhaven

Here we grow again

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 8, 2020 – Everything may be better at Rooms To Go, but things must be better in Brookhaven as well. The furniture retail giant, which pioneered the concept of selling whole room packages, has announced it is moving its Atlanta-area headquarters to Brookhaven in the first half of 2021.

Wed, 08/05/2020
Census takers expected to visit Brookhaven homes starting next week

Brookhaven, Ga August 4, 2020— The U.S. Census Bureau will send census takers to knock on doors of homes that have yet to respond to the census, according to officials. Local door-to-door operations are currently scheduled to begin on Aug. 11 and continue through September.

Tue, 08/04/2020
Los censistas visitaran hogares de Brookhaven a partir de la próxima semana

Brookhaven, Georgia, 4 de agosto de 2020— La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. enviará censistas a tocar puertas de hogares que aún no han respondido al censo, según los funcionarios. Estas operaciones están programadas para comenzar el 11 de agosto y continuar hasta septiembre.

Tue, 08/04/2020
Los censistas visitaran hogares de Brookhaven a partir de la próxima semana

Brookhaven, Georgia, 4 de agosto de 2020— La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. enviará censistas a tocar puertas de hogares que aún no han respondido al censo, según los funcionarios. Estas operaciones están programadas para comenzar el 11 de agosto y continuar hasta septiembre.

Tue, 08/04/2020
More outdoor movie nights offered through August in Brookhaven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

From rock ‘n roll to the Addams Family

Brookhaven, GA, July 30, 2020 –The Movie in the Moonlight summer film series in Brookhaven continues throughout August with a mixture of movie formats that spell fun for the entire family. Whether it’s a drive-in movie option or simply a movie viewed from a blanket or lawn chair, guests can choose which format works best for them.

Thu, 07/30/2020
City Council wrap-up of the July 28 virtual meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, July 29, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its July 28 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, 07/29/2020
Keep your guard up for summer safety

Have summer fun, but play safe

Brookhaven, GA, July 23, 2020 – Labor Day weekend, the “official” end of summer, is still a month away. There’s still time for outdoor fun, but don’t put your guard down when it comes to summer safety. By all means continue to follow the coronavirus protocol: wear a mask, wash hands and use disinfectant frequently, practice social distancing and follow all healthcare advice and guidelines. 

Wed, 07/29/2020

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