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City Council virtual meeting on March 24 Brookhaven, GA, Mar. 23, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council will conduct its next regularly scheduled business meeting on March 24, 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, 03/23/2020 |
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Brookhaven cancels Easter events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, March 19, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven announces the cancellation of its Easter events – Eggstra-ordinary Easter Egg Hunt, Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt, and Easter Egg Scramble – due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are disappointed that we have to cancel these popular events, but this is a necessary step the City of Brookhaven has to take in preventing the spread of this dangerous virus,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. “We look forward to these events returning next year.” |
Thu, 03/19/2020 |
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Brookhaven declares state of emergency Restaurants and bars close dine-in service to prevent spread of COVID-19
Brookhaven, GA, Mar. 16, 2020 – Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst called a Special Called Meeting of the City Council for the purpose of an emergency declaration and suspending dine-in service for all Brookhaven restaurants and alcohol-serving establishments. |
Mon, 03/16/2020 |
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Brookhaven Police Announce Temporary Department Changes Due to COVID-19 Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and continuing through March 30, 2020, Brookhaven Police Headquarters will be closed to the public. The Brookhaven Municipal Court -which is housed in the same building as Police Headquarters- will also close to the public. During this closure, routine administrative services performed in the lobby of Police Headquarters will be temporarily discontinued, including records requests, permit applications, and background checks. In addition, non-emergency calls for service where a suspect is not on scene will be handled by telephone. |
Mon, 03/16/2020 |
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Brookhaven City Hall closed to public until March 30 Brookhaven, GA, Mar. 14, 2020 – On the evening of March 13, a non-public facing Brookhaven City Hall employee notified management that they had tested positive for Coronavirus. Therefore, City Hall will be closed to the public until March 30, and City Hall employees are being directed to self-quarantine or self-monitor per CDC guidelines. |
Sat, 03/14/2020 |
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Brookhaven announces cancellation of Brookhaven Counts Festival Brookhaven, GA, March 12, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven announces the cancellation of the Brookhaven Counts Festival, Saturday, March 14 in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The City will continue to work with the Brookhaven Complete Count Committee to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to stand up and be counted in the 2020 Census. |
Thu, 03/12/2020 |
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Brookhaven announces Cherry Blossom Festival cancellation Brookhaven, GA, March 12, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven announces the cancellation of the 2020 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, March 28 and 29, in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The Cherry Blossom Festival 5K scheduled for March 21 is also cancelled. |
Thu, 03/12/2020 |
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City closing recreation centers, suspending youth and athletic league events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****These closings also include the Ashford Park building and the Blackburn Park Tennis Center*** Brookhaven, GA, March 12, 2020 – The City of Brookhaven is temporarily closing the Lynwood Park Recreation Center and the Briarwood Recreation Center in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The closings are effective Friday, March 13, through at least April 3. |
Thu, 03/12/2020 |
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Brookhaven police officers honored From row: Chief Gary Yandura, Sgt. Patrick Bolls, Sgt. Delroy Stewart, Off. Andrea Serrano, Travis Nguyen and Deputy Chief Brandon Gurley. Back row: Council Member John Park, Council Member Linley Jones, Mayor John Ernst, and Council Member Joe Gebbia. Brookhaven, GA, Mar. 10, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council approved the presentation of commendation certificates to Brookhaven Police Officers during its March 10 regular business meeting at City Hall. |
Wed, 03/11/2020 |
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City Council wrap up of the March 10 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Mar. 10, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its March 10 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 03/11/2020 |
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Relish classic American icons at the 2020 Cherry Blossom Festival Ketchup with the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Brookhaven, GA, March 6, 2020 -- From rumble seats to running boards, roll up windows to tail fins, auto enthusiasts of all ages will have access to a nostalgic classic car smorgasbord at this year’s Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. The popular event returns on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road with a special added attraction this year --- the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. |
Fri, 03/06/2020 |
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Brookhaven and DeKalb County Announce New Emergency Medical Services Hub BROOKHAVEN, GA, March 6, 2020 – On March 5, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst, DeKalb Fire Chief Darnell Fullum and AMR Vice President Chris Valentin announced the phase-in of operations of the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) hub on Buford Highway. |
Fri, 03/06/2020 |
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District 3 Council Member Madeleine Simmons to host “Mondays with Madeleine” ***In light of the coronavirus outbreak, the ‘Mondays with Madeleine’ town hall scheduled for March 30 at City Hall is cancelled. We are hopeful to meet in person for the April 27 ‘Mondays with Madeleine’ but if that is not possible we are committed to moving forward with a virtual town hall meeting at that time. |
Fri, 03/06/2020 |
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Eggstra-ordinary Easter Egg Hunt returns to Lynwood Park April 4 ***This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19*** |
Thu, 03/05/2020 |
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Hop on down to the Brookhaven Easter Egg Scramble on April 11 ***This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19*** Brookhaven, GA, March 5, 2020 -- It’s time once again to hop on down to Blackburn Park for one of Brookhaven’s favorite events, the annual Easter Egg Scramble set for April 11 from 9-11 a.m. It’s a day filled with Easter fun for the entire family as 10,000 prize-filled eggs are scattered across the park’s rolling green meadow at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. |
Thu, 03/05/2020 |
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Regional Artist Jodi Ohl to provide demos at Cherry Blossom Festival ***The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival and 5K have been cancelled in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus. Read full press release here.***
Award Winning artist's work known for texture, bold color combinations
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Thu, 03/05/2020 |
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DeKalb County to Announce New Emergency Medical Services Hub in Brookhaven DECATUR, Ga.– On Wednesday, March 4, at 11 a.m., officials from DeKalb County, the City of Brookhaven and American Medical Response (AMR) will discuss the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) hub on Buford Highway. The hub provides a local station where EMS personnel can change shifts and keep the ambulances closer to their service area in north DeKalb County and includes: |
Thu, 02/27/2020 |
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Emergency stormwater repair on tap for Brookhaven City Council Multiple pipe failures are the cause for expedited repairs Brookhaven, Ga, Feb. 27, 2020 – “This problem has been dozens of years in the making, and now it is a critical emergency,” noted Brookhaven Public Works Director Hari Karikaran as he stood at the intersection of Inman Drive and Saybrook Drive, an umbrella in one hand and a camera in the other. Nearby, a torrent of brackish water crossed the road which made driving treacherous and walking almost impossible. |
Thu, 02/27/2020 |
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Brookhaven City Council discusses dementia awareness Brookhaven, Ga, Feb. 19, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council addressed the important topic of mental health, specifically dementia and its impact on the community at large, at the Feb. 11 work session meeting. “This is an opportunity for us to listen and then learn what we can do as a community to help those afflicted with dementia,” said Mayor Pro Tempore Joe Gebbia. “We’re looking at instituting programs that will enhance the quality of life for not only those affected, but their families as well.” |
Thu, 02/20/2020 |
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Brookhaven uses technology to reduce school zone speeding Brookhaven, Ga, Feb. 11, 2020 – In response to residents’ concerns, Brookhaven police conducted a study of traffic volume and speeders in school zones during school hours. In just three school zones, more than 3,000 vehicles were found to be speeding at least 11 miles per hour over the speed limit. The study was completed in a single day. At its regular business meeting on Tuesday, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract with RedSpeed for automated speed enforcement in school zones with automated speed detection cameras. |
Thu, 02/13/2020 |
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Come help plant trees in Blackburn Park for Arbor Day Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 13, 2020 -- Celebrate Arbor Day this year by helping plant new trees in Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, with the City of Brookhaven and Trees Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Great for all ages, the event involves digging holes, mulching, watering and cleaning up around the planting area. No prior experience is required and Trees Atlanta will provide all tools and instruction. |
Thu, 02/13/2020 |
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Brookhaven Finance Department wins Excellence in Financial Reporting Brookhaven, Ga, Feb. 11, 2020 – For yet another year the City of Brookhaven’s Finance Department has won the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the fourth consecutive year Brookhaven has earned this award. The award, which is the highest form of recognition for government financial reporting and accounting, according to the Government Finance Officers Association, was given to the City’s Finance Department for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2018. |
Wed, 02/12/2020 |
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City Council wrap up of the Feb. 11 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 11, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Feb. 11 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 02/12/2020 |
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Better Than Ezra, Rachel Platten to headline Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival music lineup ***The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival and 5K have been cancelled in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus. Read full press release here.***
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Wed, 02/05/2020 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Jan. 28 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 28, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 28 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Thu, 01/30/2020 |