The DeKalb County School District has set a ceremonial groundbreaking date for the future John R. Lewis Elementary in Brookhaven.
DeKalb teachers, students, administrators and officials will gather at the site of the future school at 2630 Skyland Drive NE March 29 at 2 p.m. for the ceremony, according to a district press release. continue reading at Reporter Newspapers… Read More »
The fourth annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival attracted large crowds to Blackburn Park on March 24 where people listened to live music, checked out the expanded artists’ vendors section, watched dogs play and do tricks, stood in long lines for corn dogs and barbecue, and families played with children in a large area filled with bounce houses and other games. … Read More »
Former Brookhaven mayor Rebecca Chase Williams was honored during the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival when the City Council announced naming a road near Blackburn Park as “Rebecca Williams Way.” Continue reading at Reporter Newspapers… Read More »
The city of Brookhaven’s attempt to take 19 acres of land for the Peachtree Creek Greenway was an illegal “bad faith” deal, a DeKalb County judge has ruled. Continue reading at Reporter Newspapers… Read More »
Date: Every 3rd. Sunday of the month
Time: 2.00 PM
Location: Meet at various locations.
1-mile loop through neighborhood on bike friendly streets, followed by 3-5 miles loop
Price: Free
Everyone welcome – Helmets required. Ride at your own risk.
Note: We will not ride in inclement weather or hazardous road conditions.
Date
Meet Location
Sunday March 18th.… Read More »
With Spring fast approaching, the City would like to remind residents of Brookhaven’s tree ordinance.
A tree removal permit is required to remove any tree greater than 6 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). To determine a tree’s DBH, measure the diameter of the tree trunk at 4.5 feet from the ground.
Tree removal permit applications can be found here, and should be emailed to permits@brookhavenga.gov… Read More »
Six suspects are in custody and a stolen car and other items have been returned to victims following two separate incidents of what Brookhaven Police Chief Gary Yandura called acts of “great teamwork.”
“Car break-ins are an issue across the metro Atlanta area, and the Brookhaven Police Department is committed to mitigating this problem,” Yandura said in a news release. … Read More »
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – Police are searching for the person who shot a man in the neck in the parking lot of a shopping plaza in Brookhaven.
The victim told police that he was in his car in the McDonald’s parking lot on Peachtree Road Tuesday night when a woman in her 20s demanded money and shot him.… Read More »
Race is certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier, fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 14, 2018 – Registration is now open for the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K/1K, taking place Sunday, March 25, at 7:30 a.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. This year’s 5K, which is both USATF certified for 2018 Peachtree Road Race qualifying and a fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, will take runners through Brookhaven’s Blackburn Park.… Read More »
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 club’s licenses were not renewed when applications, fees and taxes were not received by the renewal deadline. Continue at the AJC… Read More »
The City of Brookhaven and Trees Atlanta are hosting an Arbor Day Tree Planting in Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 9 a.m.
“We encourage the community to come out and celebrate Arbor Day in Brookhaven by rolling up their sleeves and adding to the City’s robust tree canopy,” said Mayor John Ernst.… Read More »
February 10, 2018
The City of Brookhaven’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lynwood Park Recreation Center, 3360 Osborne Road.
“This wonderful Brookhaven tradition is a chance for fathers and daughters to spend a fun, memorable evening together, with great keepsakes to take home,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden.… Read More »
Drug agents raided a Brookhaven apartment and said they found hundreds of pounds of drugs inside.
DEA agents, along with Atlanta police, went to the Sierra Terrace Apartments off of Buford Highway Tuesday morning.
Inside, authorities said they found the equivalent of around 300 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, weapons and cash.
The DEA estimated the street value of the drugs at at least half a million dollars. … Read More »
The Supreme Court of Georgia will hear arguments Tuesday morning on whether it’s constitutional for the city of Brookhaven to crack down on a store that sells “sexual devices.” The case could affect similar businesses. Stardust, on Buford Highway, calls itself a tobacco shop that also sells sex-related accessories. Continue reading at WABE.… Read More »
The Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Department Spring 2018 Activity Guide is now available online here and can also be picked up at City Hall and Lynwood and Briarwood Recreation Centers. It contains information on athletic and recreation programs, park rentals, volunteering, special events and more.
City Hall is located at 4362 Peachtree Road; Lynwood Recreation Center is located at 3360 Osborne Road; and Briarwood Recreation Center is located at 2235 Briarwood Way. … Read More »
