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Brookhaven plan gives back to the land, instead of the landfill City partners with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to save trees Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 28, 2020 - Many kids grow up roleplaying cowboy scenarios, where the heroes always wear white hats. That imagery still holds true today, so it’s time to pass out the 10-gallon Stetsons to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the City of Brookhaven. A fortunate meeting of the minds between these two entities has given rise to a unique sustainable development project that is destined to enhance Brookhaven’s tree canopy today and for generations to come. |
Wed, 01/29/2020 |
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Major intersection improvements begin In February Ashford Dunwoody/Johnson Ferry work starts Monday, Feb. 3 Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 23, 2020 – Construction crews are scheduled to begin work on one of Brookhaven’s busiest intersections. |
Thu, 01/23/2020 |
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Registration open for 2020 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K ***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.*** |
Wed, 01/22/2020 |
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Brookhaven’s Sixth Annual Cherry Blossom Festival announced ***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.*** |
Wed, 01/22/2020 |
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Find the best deals or sell unwanted items at popular Brookhaven Community Yard Sale ****Please note that vendor tables are sold out. The public is invited to come and shop!**** Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2020 – Such a deal! Discover the best deals and sell your unwanted items at the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Community Yard Sale. The event takes place Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Park Recreation Center, 2235 Briarwood Way. “Instead of traveling all over town to find the perfect bargains, you can find them all in one place at Briarwood Park,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. |
Wed, 01/22/2020 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Jan. 14 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 14, 2020 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 14 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 01/14/2020 |
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Maintenance dredging project will revitalize Murphey Candler Lake Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 15, 2020 -- One of the jewels in Brookhaven’s park system should be shining brighter by summer thanks to a maintenance dredging project slated to begin shortly. On Tuesday night, the City Council selected Merrell Bros., Inc, Kokomo, Indiana, to conduct a much-needed underwater reclamation project at Murphey Candler lake. |
Tue, 01/14/2020 |
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Valentine Dance offers special evening for daddies/daughters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valentine Dance offers special evening for daddies/daughters |
Fri, 01/10/2020 |
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Mayor John Ernst and two council members take oath of office
Judges also sworn in, key appointments adopted The mayor, two council members and two judges took their oaths of office today at a special ceremony at Brookhaven City Hall. State Court Judge Mike Jacobs administered the oaths of office. Mayor John Ernst was sworn into his second term as was District 1 Council Member Linley Jones. Taking the oath for her first term was Madeleine Simmons, who replaces former Council Member Bates Mattison in District 3. |
Wed, 01/08/2020 |
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Peachtree Creek Greenway grand opening marks major milestone Phase I “Model Mile” now open to the public Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 13, 2019 -- A bright, brisk winter day became the perfect backdrop for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Peachtree Creek Greenway on Dec. 12. Attended by over 100 invited guests and residents, the historic milestone marked the completion of the first phase of the greenway initiative and set the stage for the beginning of phase two of the greenway. |
Fri, 12/13/2019 |
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Peachtree Creek Greenway grand opening marks major milestone Phase I “Model Mile” now open to the public Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 13, 2019 -- A bright, brisk winter day became the perfect backdrop for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Peachtree Creek Greenway on Dec. 12. Attended by over 100 invited guests and residents, the historic milestone marked the completion of the first phase of the greenway initiative and set the stage for the beginning of phase two of the greenway. |
Fri, 12/13/2019 |
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BPD’s Shop with a Badge brightens the holidays for disadvantaged Members of Brookhaven Police Department pose with some of last year’s recipients of the Shop with a Badge initiative. (Left to Right: Officers T. Flynn, S. Miller, and A. Serrano) Target gift grant grows fourfold this year
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Thu, 12/12/2019 |
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Brookhaven grows overnight Residents of LaVista Park and City Council immediately following the affirmative vote for annexation into the City of Brookhaven Annexation of LaVista Park neighborhood adds 2,000 to City
Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 10, 2019 – In a unanimous decision, the Brookhaven City Council approved a rezoning and annexation of 676 parcels (approximately 2,000 residents) into the City of Brookhaven in what is believed to be the largest annexation using the 60% method in state history. |
Wed, 12/11/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Dec. 10 meeting
Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 10, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Dec. 10 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 12/11/2019 |
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Peachtree Creek Greenway Grand Opening set for Dec. 12 The first “Model Mile” of the Peachtree Creek Greenway will officially open with a grand opening celebration Dec. 12. The public is invited to help mark the event. Historic addition to Brookhaven landscape
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Fri, 12/06/2019 |
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Swoosh! Santa sweeps in via chopper to greet Light Up Brookhaven guests Over 2,500 gather in Blackburn Park for annual event
Brookhaven, GA, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Hundreds of Brookhaven “kids” of all ages ushered in the holiday season at the annual Light Up Brookhaven held Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Blackburn Park. Awaiting Santa’s dramatic arrival by helicopter, guests were entertained by a stocking full of activities. |
Fri, 12/06/2019 |
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Peachtree Creek Greenway Grand Opening set for Dec. 12 The first “Model Mile” of the Peachtree Creek Greenway will officially open with a grand opening celebration Dec. 12. The public is invited to help mark the event. Historic addition to Brookhaven landscape
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Fri, 12/06/2019 |
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BPD officers help deliver a one-two punch for at-risk youth BPD Lt. Kevin Patton (center) lands a punch that helped garner a win with a unanimous decision in the 2018 Guns N’ Hoses competition. Guns N’ Hoses bout allows officers/firefighters to literally duke it out
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Wed, 12/04/2019 |
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Make the holidays brighter for those in need through Toys for Tots Drop-off sites include Brookhaven City Hall, Police Department and Lynwood and Briarwood Recreation Centers |
Wed, 12/04/2019 |
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New website portal tracks boards and commissions Ready to serve? Brookhaven makes it easy to self-nominate
Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 26, 2019 – Even for Brookhaven, a municipality with a limited number of government services, there are plenty of opportunities for citizen involvement. Now, a new portal on Brookhaven’s website makes it easier to see term expirations and vacancies on six boards and commissions, as well as apply to serve on one of these boards. |
Wed, 11/27/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Nov. 26 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 26, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Nov. 26 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 11/27/2019 |
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Brookhaven and Emory University Formalize Partnership Brookhaven City Council approves Community Investment Agreement and rezoning to allow the creation of the $1 billion-plus campus
Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 26, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council approved several related items that will enable Emory University to move forward with its planned Executive Park campus. |
Wed, 11/27/2019 |
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Brookhaven blends the shades of work and play Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 18, 2019 -- From concerts in one of its many parks to movies under the stars, food truck delicacies to youth activities, Brookhaven residents can find plenty of ways to relax, thanks to a steady stream of public entertainment offerings available year-round. The abundance of activities all correlate with the City’s ongoing efforts to model itself as an ideal live, work and play community likely to attract residents from across the spectrum including professionals, young families and retirees. |
Wed, 11/20/2019 |
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Brookhaven denies alcohol license renewal of two nightclubs Brookhaven, GA, November 20, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven has notified the XS and Medusa nightclubs that licenses to serve alcohol will not be renewed in 2020. |
Wed, 11/20/2019 |
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Brookhaven invites stakeholders to participate in the Arts and Culture Community Conversations Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 18, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven and the Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee have launched a seven-month planning effort to look at current arts and cultural offerings, place Brookhaven with the regional arts and cultural context, and examine best practices to form strategic recommendations. |
Mon, 11/18/2019 |