Brookhaven considers changes to affordable housing mandates and regulations

Brookhaven Reporter 3/29 8:28A Cathy Cobbs

Members of the Brookhaven City Council at its March 27 advance meeting heard an update on the city s progress in establishing affordable housing projects that will provide options for people earning...

New sidewalk project at Executive Park South enhances connectivity

Brookhaven Reporter 3/29 5:00A Rough Draft

Brookhaven is laying the literal foundation towards connecting pedestrian infrastructure and advancing the city’s multi-modal plan with new infill sidewalk project underway at Executive Park South....

Brookhaven invites residents to shape 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan

Brookhaven Reporter 3/29 4:00A Rough Draft

The City of Brookhaven is seeking community input for the development of the 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan (CP) and the 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The City’s 2026 program year runs from July 1,...

Brookhaven Police release images of person of interest in shooting

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 3/28 2:00A Rough Draft

The Brookhaven Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding a shooting incident that occurred on March 22. According to a release from the department, police have released videos and...

Metro Atlanta farmers market, MARTA fresh market guide

Buckhead Reporter 3/27 6:15A Beth McKibben

Farmers market season officially kicked off in March, with multiple markets around metro Atlanta opening or preparing to open in the coming weeks. While some markets remain open year-round, the number...

Analysis reveals HPM’s mixed, negative results in school district projects around the U.S.

Brookhaven Reporter 3/26 9:01A Cathy Cobbs

Parents in the DeKalb County Lakeside attendance cluster have done a decades-deep probe into HPM and its vice president, Tracy Richter, finding that facility planning campaigns he has led for more...

This week at the Farmers Market

Brookhaven Reporter 3/26 4:00A Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a...

Crime rates drop in Brookhaven despite population increase

Brookhaven Reporter 3/25 3:16A Cathy Cobbs

The Brookhaven City Council at its March 24 work session meeting heard good news about the city’s year-over-year crime statistics, despite several highly publicized incidents occurring over the past...

High school cellphone ban heads to Georgia governor’s desk

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 3/23 10:03A Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat

Cellphones will be banned in Georgia public high schools starting in the 2027-28 school year, if Gov. Brian Kemp signs House Bill 1009 into law. The state Senate passed the measure unanimously on Monday. “This is a great, great win for our...

Oglethorpe University hosts sixth annual student film festival

Brookhaven Reporter 3/23 7:25A Rachel Spooner

Winners at Oglethorpe University s Last Looks student film festival (Photo by Rachel Spooner). Students, faculty, family, and industry judges gathered in Lupton Auditorium at Oglethorpe University on...

Fire that burned cars caused Brookhaven apartment complex garage to partially collapse

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 3/22 10:19A WSBTV.com News Staff

DeKalb County fire investigators are looking into what caused around 12 cars to burn and a garage to partially collapse in at a Brookhaven apartment complex. Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers reported that the incident occurred at The Hendrix apartment...

Man arrested in Brookhaven linked to murder-for-hire in California

Brookhaven Reporter 3/22 4:00A Rough Draft

A Brookhaven man has been arrested in connection with a multi-state murder-for-hire investigation originating in California. Jerry E. Wheeler, 34, was taken into custody March 25 at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Briarwood Road after...

Bike and walk at Livable Buckhead springtime events

Buckhead Reporter 3/21 5:15A Rough Draft

The arrival of spring brings opportunities for fun and physical activity from Livable Buckhead as the nonprofit organization hosts two of its signature fitness-focused events: the Livable Buckhead Social Ride and buckheadWALKS!. These annual...

Vanderlyn proposed to be converted into Dunwoody High School annex in new SAP plan

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 3/20 9:02A Cathy Cobbs

DeKalb County School District officials revealed a revised plan for its sweeping Student Assignment Program (SAP), further solidifying the probability that one of DeKalb s high-achieving elementary...

Survey reveals many parents plan to leave district if Vanderlyn Elementary closes

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 3/19 8:05A Cathy Cobbs

Key points: • A survey is being circulated about decisions parents would make if Vanderlyn Elementary School closes. • Many have said they would leave the school district or look at private school...