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Voters approve Brookhaven Parks Bond referendum $40 million dedicated to substantial improvements in City parks Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 7, 2018 – On Nov. 6, voters approved a referendum which dedicates $40 million in capital improvements to Brookhaven parks and facilities, identified in City Council master plans. |
Wed, 11/07/2018 |
Volunteers net 700 pounds of trash from North Fork Peachtree Creek FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Twenty tires also removed from creek
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Tue, 11/06/2018 |
Brookhaven demolition launches Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase 1 Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 2, 2018 – A dilapidated sign shop, sitting forgotten in an overgrown lot just off North Druid Hills near Buford Highway, was demolished Wednesday morning as the City of Brookhaven launched work on its portion of the Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG). |
Fri, 11/02/2018 |
Joint statement from the Brookhaven Mayor and City Council “Saturday’s events in Pittsburgh represent the largest anti-Semitic act of violence in the history of our nation. Although the tragedy took place in Pittsburgh, our own Jewish community is deeply shaken and affected by these events. The City of Brookhaven stands in unity and in sorrow with the Pittsburgh community in the aftermath of this heinous act. All acts of violence and hate are condemned and will be dealt with all possible effort if a similar situation were to ever occur in the City of Brookhaven.” |
Tue, 10/30/2018 |
Residents can view active cases and permits online via Brookhaven’s Project Portal Viewer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 25, 2018 – Visitors to Brookhaven’s website can now view active code enforcement cases and permits online. The City’s Project Portal Viewer offers an interactive map where viewers can toggle on and off tree, building, and land disturbance permits issued within the last 30 days, as well as active code enforcement and zoning/variance cases. |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Oct. 23 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 25, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 23 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
City closes temporary maintenance yard at Osborne Park, relocates to Briarwood Road site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 25, 2018 – With the opening of a new municipal maintenance yard along Briarwood Road, the City of Brookhaven has now closed its temporary facility at Osborne Park. In July, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract in the amount of $113,690 with Pro Building System to establish a permanent municipal maintenance yard at the new location at 1793 Briarwood Road. The move eliminates the need to store equipment and operate from the Osborne Park site. |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
UPDATED: Brookhaven's free deck inspection program extended to Dec. 31 ****UPDATE: Free deck inspections have been extended to Dec. 31**** Free deck inspections through December, permit fees waived until April 22 Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 30, 2018 – Thanks to the Brookhaven City Council, now would be a good time to literally clear the deck of any safety or structural problems at your home or townhouse. |
Thu, 10/25/2018 |
Brookhaven approves CVB Executive Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism veteran chosen for top job |
Tue, 10/23/2018 |
Brookhaven awards contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway construction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 23, 2018 – Phase I of the Peachtree Creek Greenway in Brookhaven now has a builder. On Oct. 23, the City Council awarded a $7.99 million contract to Lewallen Construction Co., based in Marietta. Lewallen has constructed a number of high-profile projects in the metro area, including the Silver Comet Trail in Paulding and Polk County, the Arabia Mountain Trail, Path 400, the East Decatur Greenway, the Spanish Moss Trail and Chastain Walk. |
Tue, 10/23/2018 |
Weather activity from Hurricane Michael tests Brookhaven Alert Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 11, 2018 – Although weather-related damage in Brookhaven caused by Hurricane Michael was relatively minor, it provided an opportunity for the City to utilize its new notification service. At 7:35 this morning, a Brookhaven Alert notification went out to 901-subscribed users advising about downed power lines blocking Skyland Road. |
Thu, 10/11/2018 |
Mayor’s October town hall to focus on stormwater projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 10, 2018 – Mayor John Ernst will host his monthly town hall on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. This month’s town hall will focus on City stormwater successes, such as the City Stormwater Maintenance Program, capital drainage improvement projects, as well as what’s in the pipeline. |
Wed, 10/10/2018 |
Brookhaven’s 2019 proposed budget focuses on advancing planned projects Proposal maintains a prudent reserve and one of the lowest millage rates in region Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 9, 2018 – The City Manager’s proposed budget for 2019 was presented to the Mayor and City Council with a focus on implementing the plans and projects the City has worked to approve during its first five and a half years. |
Tue, 10/09/2018 |
City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Oct. 9 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 9, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 9 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 10/09/2018 |
“Operation Clean Sweep” underway Brookhaven street sweepers cleaned several major corridors last May. Street sweepers dispatched to all City streets in October Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 8, 2018 – As promised last spring, the street sweepers are back with a vengeance. “Starting this evening, Operation Clean Sweep is officially underway,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. “For the first time in our City’s history, we are dispatching street sweepers to every City-maintained street, drive, road, lane, cul-de-sac and circle.” |
Mon, 10/08/2018 |
NEW DATE AND TIME: Brookhaven announces groundbreaking for universally accessible playground at Murphey Candler Park Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 12, 2018 – Thanks to an innovative partnership, construction is about to begin on a brand new, ADA-accessible playground at Brookhaven’s Murphey Candler Park. A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at the park on 1551 W. Nancy Creek, between the pool house and the Sea Scout Hut. The project was made possible by the partnership of the Murphey Candler Park Conservancy (MCPC) and a $75,000 grant from Resurgens Charitable Foundation. |
Fri, 10/05/2018 |
Early Voting in Brookhaven for the 2018 General Elections Brookhaven, GA, Oct 3, 2018 – Brookhaven has been selected as one of the locations where voters can cast an early ballot for the 2018 General Election. The DeKalb County Board of Voter Registration and Elections approved the Briarwood Recreation Center at 2235 Briarwood Way, NE in Brookhaven for Early Voting from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, 2018, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Wed, 10/03/2018 |
Brookhaven sets 2019 budget hearings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 3, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Manager will present the proposed FY 2019 City of Brookhaven budget to the Mayor and City Council during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. Public hearings on the proposed FY 2019 budget will be held at the regularly scheduled City Council meetings on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. |
Wed, 10/03/2018 |
Brookhaven Fall Festival makes Skyland Park debut FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 3, 2018 – What better way to usher in the autumn season than an afternoon of free food and games in Brookhaven’s newest park? The Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. For the first time, the festival is taking place at Skyland Park, 2600 Skyland Drive. |
Wed, 10/03/2018 |
Here we grow again! Enclave at Briarcliff condominiums annexed into Brookhaven The newly-annexed Enclave at Briarcliff Commons is located off Cliff Valley Way near Briarcliff Road and I-85 |
Fri, 09/28/2018 |
Ribbon-cutting marks Murphey Candler open space dedication FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Evening culminates with special “movie under the stars” |
Fri, 09/28/2018 |
City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Sept. 26 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 26, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Sept. 26 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: · The Council unanimously approved a resolution to establish the Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee and the appointment of its membership. · The Council unanimously approved to annex and rezone the 271 residences at Enclave at Briarcliff Condominiums at 1000-5308 Westchester Ridge. The rezoning allows the existing structures to remain in place. |
Fri, 09/28/2018 |
City Council approves improvements on two critical intersections The acute intersection of Colonial Drive at Oglethorpe Ave. will be reconfigured as a roundabout in October. Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 28, 2018 – At its regular business meeting on Sept. 26, the Brookhaven City Council approved two intersection improvements which begin in October: |
Fri, 09/28/2018 |
Paint the Park---The “Art of Making Art” the fun way Micro-masterpieces with the swipe of a brush Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 28, 2018 - Creativity and imagination were in full bloom Sunday, Sept. 23, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, as mini-Picassos and aspiring Rembrandts turned out by the dozens to produce enough art to fill a gallery. Ushering in the first day of fall, nearly 120 youngsters and adults gathered for the 4th Annual Paint the Park, sponsored by the City of Brookhaven. |
Fri, 09/28/2018 |
Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee created to foster local arts programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prominent local business/arts professionals tapped to serve Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 27, 2018 - Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” That’s an apt description of the new Brookhaven Arts Advisory Committee (BAAC) that was approved by City Council at the Sept. 26 regular meeting. |
Thu, 09/27/2018 |