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Brookhaven withdraws economic incentives offer for Bramblewood Drive redevelopment City stands firm on the affordability of affordable housing Brookhaven, GA, July 31, 2018 – After several months of negotiations, the City of Brookhaven has announced that it has not reached an agreement on economic incentives for a mixed-use redevelopment project on Bramblewood Drive. |
Tue, 07/31/2018 |
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Take small measures to celebrate summer safely FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Common sense can go a long way Brookhaven, GA, July 27, 2018–There’s still time for plenty of summer fun before the Labor Day weekend, with many folks enjoying activities such as swimming, walking, biking or just enjoying being outdoors. Whether you’re grilling steaks in the park, traveling on vacation or coping with hot summer days, don’t let your guard down when it comes to summer safety. |
Fri, 07/27/2018 |
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Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft to be unveiled to Planning Commission on Aug. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft to be unveiled to Planning Commission on Aug. 1 Brookhaven, GA, July 27, 2018 – The Brookhaven Zoning Ordinance Rewrite draft, now available for review and comment, will be presented to the Brookhaven Planning Commission during its work session on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. |
Fri, 07/27/2018 |
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Brookhaven Park dog park improvements provide “best of all worlds” Conrad Sloane and Otis enjoy a run in Brookhaven Park. Brookhaven, GA, July 27, 2018 – Steps are being taken at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road, a popular greenspace frequented by dog lovers, that will provide a “best of all worlds” solution accommodating all visitors to park, whether they own a dog or not. |
Fri, 07/27/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the July 24 meeting Brookhaven, GA, July 27, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its July 24 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall. · The Mayor and Council honored all of the Murphey Candler Baseball and Murphey Candler Girls Fast Pitch Softball League Tournament Champions for the 2018 season. · The Mayor and Council received a presentation from Courtney Rogers at Davenport & Company regarding the “triple-A” credit ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poors. |
Fri, 07/27/2018 |
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Brookhaven approves Parks Bond referendum for November ballot $40 million would make substantial improvements in six City parks Brookhaven, GA, July 25, 2018 – At it’s July 24 meeting, the Brookhaven City Council approved a resolution placing a referendum question on the Nov. 6, ballot which, if passed, would authorize up to $40 million in capital improvements to Brookhaven parks and facilities. |
Wed, 07/25/2018 |
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Brookhaven receives “Double Triple-A” credit rating Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s give Brookhaven highest grade Brookhaven, GA, July 24, 2018 – Today, both Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) graded the financial health, management and fiscal policies of the City of Brookhaven, each giving the city the highest rating: S&P rated Brookhaven AAA, Moody’s awarded the City Aaa. |
Tue, 07/24/2018 |
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Brookhaven places ‘Brunch Bill’ on November ballot Brookhaven, GA, July 24, 2018 – Brookhaven voters will decide on Nov. 6 if restaurants in the City can start serving alcoholic beverages a little earlier on Sundays. The Mayor and City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to allow the “Brunch Bill” on the General Election ballot. If passed, restaurants will be able to serve alcohol from 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Sundays. Currently, Sunday hours are from 12:30 to 11:59 p.m. |
Tue, 07/24/2018 |
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Brookhaven joins with other cities to explore transit options Searching for ways to improve traffic flow on I-285 |
Tue, 07/24/2018 |
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Brookhaven approves funding for Municipal Maintenance Yard Brookhaven, GA, July 24, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a contract in the amount of $113,690 with Pro Building System to establish a Public Works and Parks Maintenance Yard. The yard will be located at 1793 Briarwood Road, and eliminate the need to store Public Works equipment at the current location at Osborne Park. |
Tue, 07/24/2018 |
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Brookhaven begins maintenance at Murphey Candler spillway Brookhaven, GA, July 20, 2018—The Brookhaven Public Works Department and contractors from Site Engineering are conducting maintenance at the Murphey Candler Spillway site. Over the next several weeks, workers will be clearing shrubs and other vegetation, performing minor concrete resurfacing, and conducting site inspections. During this time, it is expected that the work will have minimal impact on the activities of park visitors, although when the concrete work begins, the sidewalk at the spillway may be closed for a few days. |
Fri, 07/20/2018 |
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Administration submits Parks Bond project list to Mayor and City Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PARC priorities included in $40 million total, community input wanted Brookhaven, GA, July 10, 2018 – Today, Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman forwarded a recommended project list of Parks capital improvement projects to the Mayor and City Council. If the Mayor and City Council choose to place a Park Bond Referendum on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot, the City Council must adopt a resolution calling the election ballot question at its July 24 meeting. |
Tue, 07/10/2018 |
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Brookhaven earns recertification as a “Georgia Certified City of Ethics” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven earns recertification as a “Georgia Certified City of Ethics”
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Mon, 07/09/2018 |
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Don't let mosquitoes push you indoors Brookhaven, GA, July 5, 2018--Nothing describes summer better than spending those lazy, hazy days in backyards, at sports venues or in one of Brookhaven’s beautiful parks. However, nothing can ruin a good time outdoors during the summer months more than pesky mosquitoes. |
Fri, 07/06/2018 |
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First anniversary of Young Girls Peace Monument celebrated in Blackburn Park
New butterfly garden added to monument site Brookhaven, GA, July 5, 2018 – Despite the threat of rain, members of Brookhaven’s Korean community gathered in Blackburn Park last Thursday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the installation of the Young Girls Peace Monument. Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst, Councilmember Linley Jones and Councilmember John Park were on hand to help celebrate the event. |
Fri, 07/06/2018 |
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City Council maintains same millage rate for fourth year in a row Brookhaven CFO: Lowest millage illustrates government efficiency Brookhaven, GA, June 28, 2018 – At a time when surrounding cities are facing the prospect of raising their millage rates, Brookhaven has opted for the fourth year in a row to keep its rate at 2.74 mills. The 2.74 millage is the lowest rate of cities in DeKalb County that assess a millage. The City Council adopted the rate at a special meeting today, following three public hearings. |
Fri, 06/29/2018 |
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Parks Bond Referendum report submitted to Mayor and City Council Voters could decide on Parks projects in November election Brookhaven, GA, June 29, 2018 – Today, Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman forwarded an analysis of a potential Parks Bond referendum to the Mayor and City Council. If approved by the City Council, the referendum would be on the November 6, 2018 ballot. |
Fri, 06/29/2018 |
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Brookhaven approves comprehensive study of the North Druid Hills Corridor Brookhaven, GA, June 20, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council approved funding for a contract for a comprehensive study of the North Druid Hills Corridor from Peachtree Road to Buford Highway. The $127,000 contract was awarded to Gresham Smith & Partners, the same firm which conducted the Ashford Dunwoody Corridor Study. The Ashford Dunwoody Corridor Study was approved by Brookhaven on April 25, 2017. |
Wed, 06/20/2018 |
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Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst to host town hall meeting on Parks & Recreation projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, June 19, 2018 – Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst will host a town hall meeting Thursday, June 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven. This month’s town hall meeting will focus on park progress in Brookhaven. |
Tue, 06/19/2018 |
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Popular Brookhaven intersection gets designed for improvement Ashford Dunwoody at Peachtree Rd identified in corridor study Brookhaven, GA, June 18, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council approved funding for a contract to design improvements to the Ashford Dunwoody/Peachtree Road intersection. |
Mon, 06/18/2018 |
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Local medical center honored by Brookhaven City Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, June 14, 2018 – JenCare Senior Medical Center has been recognized by the Brookhaven City Council for its commitment to delivering superior healthcare to Medicare-eligible seniors. |
Thu, 06/14/2018 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the June 12 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, June 14, 2018 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its June 12 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall. |
Thu, 06/14/2018 |
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CANCELLED: Brookhaven celebrates Parks & Recreation Month with 5K race - July 21 ***UPDATE 7/21/18- Today's 5K has been cancelled due to severe weather. Please call the parks office at 404-637-0512 during regular business hours starting Monday at 8:30 a.m. for refund information. We'll have more information next week about rescheduling.***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘It Starts in the Park’ taking off in Blackburn Park |
Thu, 06/14/2018 |
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Brookhaven Barry goes on vacation Let's have a little summer time fun! Brookhaven Barry wants to come on your vacation. Stop by police headquarters at 2665 Buford Highway and grab a Barry toy and take him wherever your summer adventures take you. Post a pic of Barry on your vacation and tag us @BrookhavenPD. At the end of the summer we will pick a winner and you will win something cool......we don't know what that is yet but let's not let the fine details keep us from getting out there and having fun. |
Tue, 06/12/2018 |