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Brookhaven, GA, March 6, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 31, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road.

“We invite all families to come out to Blackburn Park to experience this great Spring tradition,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden.

Five for Fighting headlines Sunday show with special guest Edwin McCain

Brookhaven, GA, March 2, 2018 – The star-studded music lineup for the 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival has been expanded again.  The festival takes place March 24-25, 2018 at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven.  Admission is free.

Headlining Sunday, March 25 is chart-topping singer/songwriter Five for Fighting with special guest Edwin McCain, called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times.

Name recommended by the North DeKalb Greenspace Alliance

Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 27, 2017 – The City of Brookhaven has rechristened the 33 acres of greenspace near PDK airport acquired from Dekalb County in April 2017.  The new name for the tract of land between Clairmont Road and Skyland Drive is Ashford Forest Preserve.

Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 26, 2018 – In conjunction with the recently redesigned Brookhaven City website at www.BrookhavenGA.gov, the Brookhaven GIS (Geographic Information System) Department has developed an Open Data site for public use and consumption, expanding transparency of the City’s data.

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Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 16, 2018 – Brookhaven residents love their trees, especially the prolific crape myrtle.  With springtime right around the corner, many crape myrtle owners begin to wonder whether they should aggressively prune, or let it grow au naturale.

Brookhaven City Arborist Steven Strickland says there are a number of circumstances to consider.

“Any decision should take into account the health and location of the tree, and whether letting it grow will cause problems down the road,” said Strickland.

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Medusa, Rush, XS and Josephine’s lose appeals for license renewals

Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 13, 2018 – The Brookhaven Alcohol Board has affirmed the denials of alcohol licenses for four entertainment venues.  The board ruled against appeals by Medusa, Rush, XS and Josephine’s.

“The City of Brookhaven has a responsibility to its residents and business stakeholders to enforce its laws and codes to ensure a standard of quality in the community,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst.

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Saturday headliner Craig Morgan with special guest Keith Anderson, Sunday TBA

Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 5, 2018 – The City of Brookhaven announces an all-star music lineup for the 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 24-25, 2018 at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven.  Admission is free.

Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 1, 2018 –  Brookhaven kicks off 2018 by expanding its existing sidewalk network with the completion of several projects along Thompson Road, Skyland Drive, Woodrow Way, and Lanier Drive, totaling 3,317 feet.

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Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 29, 2018 – Find 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 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Park Gym, 2235 Briarwood Way.

“Instead of traveling all over town to find the best deals, you can find them all in one place at Briarwood Park,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden.

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Splash Festivals handling arts, Live Nation booking music

Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 26, 2018 – Councilmember Linley Jones unveiled the new 2018 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival logo and made several updates during a recent City Council meeting.

“This is the first-ever public display of our new logo for 2018.  The image embraces the heritage of the first three years of the festival, yet provides a new and exciting look toward our exciting growth ahead,” said Councilmember Jones. 

The Brookhaven City Council activated its new Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB) with the appointment of seven new trustees.

The BCVB was created under the City’s charter and authorizes the City to contract with other governmental, agencies or non-profit organizations to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows.

The new trustees are: