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DeKalb County launches 2055 unified plan update to guide future growth

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department has officially launched the county s comprehensive land use plan update, known as the 2055 Unified Plan Update. Community members are invited to share their vision for DeKalb County through...

Greater Perimeter Chamber launches survey to gauge regional perception

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) The Greater Perimeter Chamber is conducting a digital survey to gauge respondents perspectives on the Perimeter area. The purpose of this research is to better understand perceptions of the Greater Perimeter region, including Brookhaven, Dunwoody,...

DeKalb opens cooling centers during heat wave

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:08:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, is partnering with local service providers to offer cooling centers to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat. County officials encourage seniors, unhoused...

This week at the Farmers Markets

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) 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 couple of recipes that include those products....

Two people arrested for running unlicensed massage business in Brookhaven

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:20:30 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The Brookhaven Police Department arrested two people for operating an unlicensed massage business. Chunlei Wang, 65, and Yun Pan, 47, were arrested following an investigation at a massage business establishment at 2484 Briarcliff Road. On June 21,...

A future bridge and a sad farewell for Brookhaven: $15.8 million for connector bridge, and District 2 council member departs

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:51:20 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The Brookhaven City Council celebrated a milestone and mourned another on July 14 as the city approved a financial agreement with Emory University to fund the vast majority of the construction of the Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge, and...

DeKalb School parliamentarian warns board about ‘departure from moderate speech,’ excessive vote abstentions

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:46:13 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) At the start of the July 13 DeKalb County School Board of Education meeting, its attorney/parliamentarian issued a warning about board members’ personal remarks, side banter, and a “proliferation of abstention votes” that are not related to a...

Greater Perimeter Chamber names Todd Olesiuk as development director

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) The Greater Perimeter Chamber has named Todd Olesiuk as its new development director. Olesiuk, a Dunwoody resident, has a background in business development, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and relationship management across the technology,...

This week at the Farmers Market

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z

Brookhaven announces creative summer activities in July

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:27:27 Z

(Reporter Newspapers Brookhaven) Artists of all ages are encouraged to grab a brush and get creative at “Paint the Dome” event on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Road. According to an announcement from the city, the event is...

Leadership Perimeter announces Youth, Flagship Class of 2027

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:02:25 Z

(Sandy Springs Reporter) Leadership Perimeter announced the members of its class of 2027, which includes its regular flagship group and a new initiative for youth. These two outstanding groups of rising change-makers and community champions are ready to embark on a...

Women-owned bookstores team up for Black Girl Book Fair

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Brookhaven Reporter) Six Black women-owned bookstores are teaming up for the Black Girl Book Fair on Saturday, July 11, at Brave + Kind Bookshop, 722 West College Ave., in Decatur. The collection of booksellers from across metro Atlanta is bringing back the nostalgia of...