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Overall Brookhaven pavement condition index rises to 70.43 21st Century technology eliminates much of the guesswork Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 26, 2018 - When Brookhaven officially became a new city a little more than five years ago, along with the transformation came a network of old city streets with problems decades in the making. Since 2014, the City has spent over $12 million on city streets, totaling nearly 48 lane-miles. The end game, based on a perpetual 5-year plan, is to convert Brookhaven’s 253 lane-miles into the finest transportation network in the region, if not the state. |
Wed, 09/26/2018 |
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New Skyland Park officially set to open on September 29 Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 24, 2018 - Like the legendary phoenix rising from the ashes, the new Skyland Park, 2600 Skyland Drive, will officially rejoin the Brookhaven park system with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. When it opens, Skyland will feature several new amenities that can’t be found anywhere else in the City’s 14-park network. |
Mon, 09/24/2018 |
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Brookhaven issues Invitation to Bid for Peachtree Creek Greenway construction ***Please note bid deadline change to Oct. 18*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 18, 2018 – Brookhaven’s game-changing Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG) is one step closer to reality. On Friday, the City issued an Invitation to Bid for construction services of Phase I of the PCG, which will stretch 1.27 miles from North Druid Hills Road to Briarwood Road. |
Tue, 09/18/2018 |
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Brookhaven announces emergency notifications to keep community informed Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 17, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven is excited to announce that Brookhaven Alert, powered by Smart911, is now available to all residents. |
Mon, 09/17/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Sept. 12 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 14, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Sept. 12 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Fri, 09/14/2018 |
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Brookhaven awarded 14.5 acres to be used for greenspace FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One parcel critical to Peachtree Creek Greenway project Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 14, 2018 – With the stroke of a federal pen, Brookhaven has acquired 30 parcels of land, totaling 14.5 acres. The effort is the culmination of nearly two years work by City staff who initially submitted the transfer of ownership request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in tandem with DeKalb County, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). |
Fri, 09/14/2018 |
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Rebecca Chase Williams receives Outstanding Georgia Citizen award FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Former Mayor honored by State Representative Tom Taylor |
Fri, 09/14/2018 |
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Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst named mayoral representative for new transit agency FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Tue, 09/11/2018 |
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Brookhaven to host public meeting for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 7, 2018 – The Brookhaven Community Development Department will host a public meeting for the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite on Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. A draft of the rewrite and more information can be found at www.brookhavenzoning.com. |
Fri, 09/07/2018 |
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Brookhaven Park Master Plan meeting set for Sept. 13 Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 5, 2018 – Mounting enthusiasm over improvements to Brookhaven’s massive park system continues with a public meeting slated for Thursday, Sept. 13 to discuss the Brookhaven Park Master Plan. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Lynwood Community Center, 3360 Osborne Road. |
Thu, 09/06/2018 |
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Artists of all ages invited to ‘Paint the Park’; volunteer judges needed Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 5, 2018 – Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to “Paint the Park” at Blackburn Park on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers with artistic experience or knowledge and appreciation of art are also needed to judge the entries and assist participants. |
Wed, 09/05/2018 |
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New version of Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft available FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Users can continue to comment on website until Sept. 4 Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 31, 2018 – A new version of the Brookhaven Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft is available for review, and online comments will continue to be accepted until Sept. 4. The draft can be found here: http://www.brookhavenzoning.com/public-hearing-draft-zoning-ordinance-2-0-08-31-2018/. |
Fri, 08/31/2018 |
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Brookhaven Police Department announces Fall 2018 Citizen’s Police Academy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 31, 2018 – Applications are now open for the Fall 2018 edition of the Brookhaven Citizen’s Police Academy. Free of charge, the class is open to adults age 21 and older and runs on Tuesday nights for 10 weeks, Sept. 18-Nov. 20. “This is a great opportunity to not only enhance the relationship between our Police Department and the citizens of Brookhaven, but also to give residents insight into how a police department operates,” Chief of Police Gary Yandura said. |
Fri, 08/31/2018 |
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Brookhaven to pave Camille Drive, Sept. 4-8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 31, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven plans to pave Camille Drive next week, wrapping up a monumental year of paving. Utilizing recently-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proceeds, the City recently wrapped up an aggressive 2018 paving schedule with the completion of Brooklawn Court. |
Fri, 08/31/2018 |
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Monument signs to mark City of Brookhaven entrances FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 31, 2018 – Monument signs will soon greet those entering the City of Brookhaven on Ashford Dunwoody Road, Johnson Ferry Road, Windsor Parkway, and Peachtree Road. Constructed with stacked stone, the signs were approved and funded by the newly-formed Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau. The gateway signs include the City of Brookhaven seal, as well as interchangeable banners that can promote special events. |
Fri, 08/31/2018 |
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Brookhaven working to secure historical marker for Lynwood Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 30, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven and the Lynwood Park Foundation are working to secure a Georgia State Historical Marker for the Lynwood Park Recreation Center. The City Council has unanimously approved an application be submitted to the Georgia Historical Society. |
Thu, 08/30/2018 |
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Brookhaven accepts funding for Nancy Creek streambank restoration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 30, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven received a major boost this month from the United States Environmental Agency (EPA) in support of the Nancy Creek Watershed Improvement Plan (WIP). |
Thu, 08/30/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Aug. 28 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 30, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Aug. 28 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall. |
Thu, 08/30/2018 |
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Brookhaven Council updates alcohol ordinance Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 30, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council made several alterations to the alcohol ordinance at its regular business meeting on August 28. These changes will improve the clarity and enforceability of the ordinance and ensure all entertainment venues are treated equally under the law. The changes include: · Removing the classifications of Dinner Venue and Entertainment Venue and adding a classification of Late-night Establishment. |
Thu, 08/30/2018 |
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Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Brookhaven, GA, August 30, 2018---National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, reminds all of us of the wisdom of preparing ourselves and our families now and throughout the year for unforeseen disasters and/or emergencies. |
Thu, 08/30/2018 |
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Brookhaven breaks ground on Blackburn Park improvements From left: Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden, Fikree Jordan, Farah Jordan, Kayla Altland of Park Pride, Councilwoman Linley Jones, Mayor John Ernst, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Gebbia, former Mayor Rebecca Chase Williams, and resident Ida Beth Barner kick off the Blackburn Park Open Space project. Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 23, 2018 – One of Brookhaven’s best parks is about to get better. On Aug. 22, Brookhaven held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the construction of the Blackburn Park Open Space project. |
Thu, 08/23/2018 |
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Roundabout coming soon to Colonial Drive and Oglethorpe Ave. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Funding approved by City Council Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 20, 2018 – A roundabout at Colonial Drive and Oglethorpe Avenue in Brookhaven Heights will become a reality soon thanks to a unanimous vote by Brookhaven City Council authorizing $106,000 for the project. |
Mon, 08/20/2018 |
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Updated Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft available online FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Draft presented to Planning Commission and City Council in August; possible adoption in September Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 20, 2018 – An updated version of the Brookhaven Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft is now available for review and comment. The draft can be found here: http://www.brookhavenzoning.com/zoning-ordinance-update-new-in-progress-draft/ |
Mon, 08/20/2018 |
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Brookhaven launches Parks Bond Referendum website FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $40 million referendum question on November ballot Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 17, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven launched a Parks Bond Referendum website to ensure voters have access to information about the referendum question prior to the Nov. 6. election. The referendum, if passed, would authorize up to $40 million in capital improvements to Brookhaven parks and facilities. |
Fri, 08/17/2018 |
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Phase II of Murphey Candler shoreline project begins in November FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The objective is to prevent further erosion Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 17, 2018 – The next phase of the Murphey Candler Lake Shoreline Restoration Project is moving forward, thanks to the City Council’s unanimous approval of $99,300 for the project at this week’s Council meeting. The lake is located at Murphey Candler Park, 1551 West Nancy Creek Drive.
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Fri, 08/17/2018 |