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Mayor John Ernst to host town hall on Thursday, Nov. 21 Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 18, 2019 – The public is invited to join Mayor John Ernst for his monthly town hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. |
Mon, 11/18/2019 |
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Brookhaven’s Front Yard Tree Program sells out Forty trees to be planted in initial campaign Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 12, 2019 – Brookhaven’s Front Yard Tree Program was so popular that registration was closed after only 14 days. “It was our first year, so we started with a 40-tree partnership with Trees Atlanta and thought we could grow from there. Given the demand this year, we’ll have to increase our capacity next year,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. |
Tue, 11/12/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Nov. 12 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 12, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Nov. 12 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 11/12/2019 |
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Light Up Brookhaven on Dec. 4 heralds arrival of the holiday season Popular annual event delivers holiday cheer to kids |
Fri, 11/08/2019 |
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“Operation Clean Sweep” revived for 2019 Sweepers dispatched to City streets in November Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 7, 2019 – The street sweepers are back with a vengeance. Operation Clean Sweep puts the finishing touch on years of aggressive paving and road rehabilitation. “We are bringing back the street sweepers, reviving the successful ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ which was conducted last year,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. |
Thu, 11/07/2019 |
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Brookhaven invites stakeholders to take the Arts and Culture Planning Survey Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 30, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven and the Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee have launched a seven-month planning effort to look at the current arts and cultural offerings, place Brookhaven with the regional arts and cultural context, and examine best practices to form strategic recommendations. The resulting Arts and Culture Master Plan is expected to be delivered to Council by mid-year 2020. |
Wed, 10/30/2019 |
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Brookhaven partners with Trees Atlanta on Front Yard Tree Program Registration open now, up to forty trees to be planted in initial campaign Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 23, 2019 – At its regular business meeting on Oct. 22, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract with Trees Atlanta in the amount of $9,000 to provide support for the Brookhaven's new Front Yard Tree Program. |
Wed, 10/23/2019 |
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City Council wrap up from the Oct. 22 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 22, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 22 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 10/22/2019 |
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Mayor John Ernst to host town hall on Thursday, Oct. 17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 14, 2019 – The public is invited to join Mayor John Ernst for his monthly town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. Remaining 2019 town hall schedule dates: Thursday, Nov. 21 Thursday, Dec. 19### |
Mon, 10/14/2019 |
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Referendum information available on City website November ballot questions consider additional exemptions for homesteads, and seniors/disabled Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 10, 2019 – Information about two Brookhaven-specific referendum questions is now available on the City website. The Brookhaven City Council voted to approve the following referenda in May of this year: |
Thu, 10/10/2019 |
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New road sensor station helps determine local weather-related closures Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 9, 2019 - “Due to inclement weather, schools (and/or businesses) will be closed tomorrow.” |
Wed, 10/09/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Oct. 7 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 7, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 7 regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Mon, 10/07/2019 |
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Brookhaven’s Oglethorpe University is a mecca for arts and culture Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 1, 2019 -- As cities and communities across America celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month throughout October, Brookhaven residents don’t have to look any further than their own back yard. Upcoming offerings that should appeal to local cultural cravings include Mozart to Matisse, lyrical harp melodies and Baroque classics to classic rock, thanks to Brookhaven’s own arts oasis, Oglethorpe University. |
Wed, 10/02/2019 |
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City leaders “crack” ground to launch Briarwood Pool demolition Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst, center, prepares to kick off demolition of the Briarwood Park pool, joined by City Councilmen Bates Mattison, left, and John Park, right. The new $3.5 million pool will feature competition swim lanes and a “cool surface” deck. |
Tue, 10/01/2019 |
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Brookhaven and Atlanta Hawks unveil new basketball courts at Lynwood Park Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 27, 2019 – In a festive celebration featuring coaches and players, the Atlanta Hawks and Brookhaven City Council unveiled new site improvements to existing basketball courts and renovation of the community room at Lynwood Park. The Brookhaven City Council approved the improvements to Lynwood Park in a special partnership with the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, Inc. and State Farm at its July 23 regular business meeting. |
Fri, 09/27/2019 |
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Demolition ceremony will launch Briarwood Park pool improvements FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT: Grab your earplugs and join the fun! A special “Fire up the jackhammers!” event is being held to ceremoniously launch the Briarwood Park pool demolition. This is the first major construction project utilizing a portion of the $40 million Park Bond capital improvement funds. WHO: Mayor John Ernst Councilman John Park Additional Council Members and Guests |
Thu, 09/26/2019 |
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Brookhaven takes bold steps to enhance inclusiveness, diversity Guests at the Welcoming Week Civic Dinner included, left to right, Mary Beth Bucklen, Renan Lopez De Azura, Anis Sherali, Kendra Fuentes-Llaurador, Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla, Joe Gebbia, Terri Moss, Jeff Thompson and Corinna Joyner. |
Thu, 09/26/2019 |
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Brookhaven and Atlanta Hawks unveil new basketball courts at Lynwood Park WHAT: The Atlanta Hawks and Brookhaven City Council unveil the new site improvements to existing basketball courts and for the renovation of the facility at Lynwood Park, which include upgraded furnishings and technology. WHO: Mayor John Ernst District 1 Councilmember Linley Jones Other Brookhaven City Councilmembers |
Wed, 09/25/2019 |
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City Council wrap up from the Sept. 24 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 24, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Sept. 24 work session and regular business meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Wed, 09/25/2019 |
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Intersections closed due to track fires Public asked to avoid the area Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 19, 2019 – Brookhaven Police are monitoring activities and providing support for DeKalb County Fire and Rescue and Norfolk Southern crews addressing a series of fires on the freight tracks that run through Brookhaven. Due to heavy smoke and public safety activities in these areas, some intersections along the tracks have been closed. The public is requested to avoid areas along the Norfolk Southern freight tracks if possible. |
Thu, 09/19/2019 |
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Local Rembrandts and Picassos descend upon Blackburn Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annual Paint the Park event draws approximately 150-200 people Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 19, 2019 -- Creativity and imagination swirled through the Pavillion at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on Sunday, Sept. 15 as 150-200 artists of all ages and skill levels gathered to “paint” the park. The Brookhaven Paint the Park event grows larger every year and competition this year for art supply prizes was brisk. |
Thu, 09/19/2019 |
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Brookhaven officials break ground for new Public Safety/Municipal Court Building Energy-efficient, multi-purpose facility first municipal building for Brookhaven Brookhaven residents and elected officials gathered Sept. 13 to break ground for the new City Public Safety and Municipal Court Building. The energy-efficient facility is slated to open in early 2021. |
Mon, 09/16/2019 |
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Council green lights new Briarwood Park pool and amenities Plans for the new Briarwood Park pool project include: (1) Pool (shallow end and zero entry area); (2) pool deep end; (3) pavilion; (4) seat wall; (5) restroom/locker room/concession building; (6) lounge chairs; (7) bleachers; (8) existing recreation center; (9) existing parking; (10) entry gate. |
Thu, 09/12/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the September 10 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 10, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Sept. 10 work session and regular business meeting at Brookhaven City HallThe Council issued proclamations in recognition of Constitution Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness month. |
Wed, 09/11/2019 |
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New chair named to Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee Brookhaven GA, Sept. 9, 2019 -- Elizabeth Peterson, Director of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA), has been named as the new chairperson of the Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee. The move was approved at the Aug. 27 meeting of Brookhaven City Council. |
Wed, 09/11/2019 |