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Atlanta Beltline names Nino Maisuradze as CFO

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Atlanta Beltline, Inc. has named Nino Maisuradze as its chief financial officer, the organization announced in a May 22 press release. Maisuradze brings more than two decades of global financial and operational leadership to the role. Most recently,...

Brookhaven pools open for summer with special deals and new swim camp

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) It s time to splash into summer at one of Brookhaven’s pools or splash pads beginning Memorial Day weekend. On May 23, the pools at Lynwood Park, 3360 Osborne Road, Briarwood Park, 1496 Briarwood Road NE, and Murphey Candler Park, 4051 Candler Lake...

Lawsuit alleges improper suspension and demotion of DeKalb school officials

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:33:05 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Two high-ranking DeKalb County School District employees have filed a lawsuit against the district, its interim superintendent, and chief human resources director, claiming they were improperly suspended and demoted. Kia Billingsley, the former chief...

Georgia Supreme Court candidates accuse watchdog agency of violating First Amendment rights

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:53:25 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Georgia Supreme Court candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin are striking back against the Republican-dominated Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission’s (JQC) complaints, calling it a violation of their free speech. JQC, Georgia’s judicial...

Atlanta Regional Commission awards $13.5 million for second phase of Peachtree Creek Greenway

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:53:34 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) voted on May 13 to award $13.5 million in federal funding to complete Phase II of the Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG) in Brookhaven. “This is a transformative moment for Brookhaven,” said Mayor John Park in a...

Skybridge installation at Georgia State Capitol draws criticism

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:44:59 Z

(Buckhead Reporter) Key points: • A $10 million pedestrian bridge is being installed at the Capitol next month. • Critics say the bridge will prevent elected officials from interacting with constituents. A controversial $10 million pedestrian bridge connecting the...

Brookhaven Police arrest pre-school teacher, director on child cruelty charges

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:38:27 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) On May 14, Brookhaven police arrested Oglethorpe Presbyterian Pre-School and Kindergarten teacher and the facility s director on multiple counts of first-degree child cruelty following an investigation into the mistreatment of children as young as 11...

Sarita Smith, instrumental in Student Assignment Project, resigns from DeKalb Schools

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:35 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Right before an Atlanta woman brought to the DeKalb County School Board s attention that a high-ranking official named Sarita Smith was using a Gmail address to conduct official business, she turned in her resignation. Smith is the executive director...

Brookhaven residents face multiple charges in juvenile sex abuse case

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:29:38 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Brookhaven Police have charged two residents in connection with the sexual abuse of a juvenile. Olga Patricia Mejia Zavala, 35, and Andres Hernandez, 45, both of Brookhaven, were charged with multiple offenses after allegations of abuse were reported...

K-9 officer Chico’s battle with cancer ends in euthanasia, Brookhaven Police mourn

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:21:01 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley informed the city council at its May 12 meeting that K-9 officer Chico was euthanized on May 8 after a sudden onset of aggressive bone cancer that had spread throughout his body. Gurley said the Chico, a...