Dekalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson to retire after 26 years

Brookhaven Reporter 12/24 9:35A Rough Draft

Longtime DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson will retire on December 31, after nearly 26 years with the county s tax office, including 10 years as commissioner. DeKalb County Tax...

Gula Indonesian Desserts expands a family’s restaurant legacy on Buford Highway

Brookhaven Reporter 12/23 12:00A Candy Hom

Es campur. (Photo by Candy Hom) Gula Indonesian Desserts opened just a few months ago, but has already become a go-to for desserts and snacks on Buford Highway. Located in the former Mango Mango space...

Laa provides life-saving resources to 40,000 Georgians every year

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/22 3:30A Cathy Cobbs

Through adversity and uncertainty, Brookhaven-area s Latin American Association strives to be a safe place where families in crisis can find life-saving resources. Andrea N. Smith, the organization s...

This week at the Farmers Market

Brookhaven Reporter 12/18 3:00A 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...

Ring in 2026 at these Atlanta restaurants on New Year’s Eve

Buckhead Reporter 12/15 3:20A Beth McKibben and Eloisa Bloom

We’ve rounded up a slew of special New Year s Eve dinners at restaurants around Atlanta to help you ring in 2026. Reservations and tickets are disappearing fast, so make your move today. Check back...

Skating rink to open Dec. 20 in Brookhaven Park

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/14 2:00A Cathy Cobbs

Brookhaven’s upgraded ice-skating rink in Brookhaven Park begins Saturday, Dec. 20. Rudolph’s Rink will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd., and will remain...

Atlanta restaurants offering dine-in and takeout service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Brookhaven Reporter 12/11 4:00A Beth McKibben and Eloisa Bloom

Planning to dine out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Restaurants around Atlanta will serve special holiday menus on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For people gathering at home, let a local...

This week at the Farmers Market

Brookhaven Reporter 12/11 3:00A 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...

Dec. 11 Quick Bites: big restaurant closures, Mellow Mushroom’s return to Decatur, new Irish bar in...

Brookhaven Reporter 12/10 11:30P Beth McKibben

Agave will close on Boulevard after 25 years on Jan. 31, 2026. (Via Google Maps) Restaurant Reopening Five months after closing, the Decatur location of Mellow Mushroom reopened this week – and with a...

Residents say they were ‘sold down the river’ over PDK airport expansion

Buckhead Reporter 12/10 6:46A Logan C. Ritchie

DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry held a town hall meeting on Dec. 9 about PDK Airport. (Photo by Logan C. Ritchie) DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to...

A lot of work goes into the magic behind your favorite holiday bar

Brookhaven Reporter 12/9 11:30P Su-Jit Lin

Via S.O.S Tiki Bar/Instagram. Despite being hard hit this year by higher ingredient prices, tariffs, labor challenges, and rent hikes, more Atlanta bars and restaurants than ever before are getting...

Sandy Springs incorporation opened the door to other municipalities

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/9 8:00A Lauren Menis

Sandy Springs created its downtown with City Springs When Sandy Springs became a city in 2005, it provided the impetus for nearby areas to do the same, changing the landscape of the North Atlanta...

Brookhaven modifies language to short-term housing ordinance

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/7 5:33A Cathy Cobbs

(file photo) The Brookhaven City Council at a short December meeting held a public hearing and later passed amendments to language regarding short-term rentals within the city. The amended language...

Survey reveals Brookhaven residents more satisfied with services, police, quality of life than in...

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/7 4:34A Cathy Cobbs

Results of a recent survey show that Brookhaven residents are satisfied with Brookhaven s services. (City of Brookhaven) A survey about Brookhaven citizens perception of the quality of life and...

Charleston’s Lewis Barbecue makes its much-anticipated debut at Ansley Mall

Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven 12/5 3:39A Sarra Sedghi

Lewis BBQ + Rancho Lewis Photography by Lizzy Rollins Charleston-based Lewis Barbecue will open its first Georgia location at Ansley Mall in Piedmont Heights on Dec. 8. The barbecue restaurant flanks...