City of Brookhaven, Georgia

10/16/2026

Throughout the month of October, the Municipal Court of Brookhaven is offering limited amnesty to individuals with outstanding traffic violations or active bench warrants. The goal is to settle outstanding violations with the court, advocate for the restoration of lawful driving privileges, and reduce arrests while decreasing the court’s overall caseload.

The program is available through October 30, 2026, and provides eligible participants with a safe, straightforward path toward resolution of their case.

Contact the court to confirm eligibility.
In-person at the Brookhaven Municipal Court, 1793 Briarwood Road
8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday;

Over the phone by calling 404-637-0660;

By emailing ;

or online:
https://www.brookhavenga.gov/1146/Limited-Amnesty-2026 🔗

10/15/2026

The Mayor's Minute | Mayor John Park's recap of the Oct. 13 Council Meeting

The meeting's agenda packet, summary minutes, and full video recording are available at: https://brookhavenga.primegov.com/public/portal

10/15/2026

What's better than running on a great paved trail on a crisp fall morning knowing that your participation supports the impactful work of We Love Buford Highway? 🍂

The Brookhaven International Festival 5K is this Sunday, Oct. 18 and there is still time to join us along the Peachtree Creek Greenway! 100% of race proceeds benefit WLBH, a 501(c)3 on a mission to preserve the multicultural identity of Buford Highway.

Details and registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139319/brookhaven-international-festival-5k-walkrun 🔗

10/15/2026

One more reason to join us at the Brookhaven International Festival this weekend? A FREE Salsa dance class with W-Latino! 💃

We'll have a live band and instructor William on the stage at 12PM on Saturday, Oct. 17.

The Brookhaven International Festival takes place from 11AM to 6PM on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd NE. Admission is free. Make plans to join us at the park via free shuttles from Apple Valley Rd (behind the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA Station) or from the Latin American Association - Asociación Latinoamericana Atlanta Outreach Center at 2750 Buford Highway.

Festival details are available online at: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/622/International-Festival 🔗

10/15/2026

Service reminders from DeKalb Solid Waste Management (formerly Sanitation Division) -

📰 Saturday, Oct. 17 is the Fall 2026 FREE Paper Shredding Event for DeKalb County residents. The event takes place at the Central Transfer Station, 3720 Leroy Scott Dr in Decatur, from 8AM to 12PM. Residents are limited to 10 standard-size boxes of documents per vehicle.

🚽 Through the month of October, there is FREE residential bulky item collection. Acceptable items include furniture, appliances, electronics, lawn mowers with oil and removed, and other items like toilets, lawn furniture, playground equipment, and more.
- Tuesday customers will be serviced on Friday, Oct. 16. Items must be at the curb on Thursday, Oct. 15.
- Wednesday customers will be serviced on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 23. Items must be at the curb on Friday, Oct. 16.
- Thursday customers will be serviced on Saturday, Oct. 24 or Friday, Oct. 30. Items must be at the curb on Friday, Oct. 23.

Learn more about these initiatives on the It's In DeKalb website: https://dekalbcountyga.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste-management 🔗

DeKalb County’s Sanitation Division serves the households and businesses of DeKalb County through recycling, business services and more.

10/14/2026

Thank you to our travel and tourism office Explore Brookhaven for sponsoring billboards for the 2026 Brookhaven International Festival!

This year's festival takes place at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd NE, on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. The festival is open from 11AM to 6PM both days.

Parking at Brookhaven Park will be extremely limited. Free shuttles will be available from Apple Valley Rd behind the Brookhaven Oglethorpe MARTA Station. Free parking and shuttles will be available from the Latin American Association - Asociación Latinoamericana Atlanta Outreach Center, 2750 Buford Highway NE.

Find the full festival details online: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/622/International-Festival 🔗

10/14/2026

This weekend’s Brookhaven International Festival, taking place Oct. 17– 18 at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd NE, will feature the work of six renowned Mexican Madonnari chalk artists with a vibrant chalk art walk in the park.

The chalk art walk, presented by the Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission, is inspired by the theme, “People of the World.”

Artists will create large-scale, colorful pavement artwork that celebrate cultural diversity and explore the symbolism of dragon figures across cultures. Each artist will create a unique design that reflects stories, traditions, and artistic influences from around the world.

Read this press release in full, at: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/161 🔗

📸 Inspiration for the pieces to be created at the Brookhaven International Festival

10/14/2026

The City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County are moving forward with plans for a new DeKalb County-owned and operated fire station at Blackburn Park, strengthening emergency-response for Brookhaven residents and communities across North DeKalb County.

Under the approved agreement, the City will lease approximately 1.35 acres at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, to DeKalb County for a term of 50 years at an annual lease payment of $1. DeKalb County will construct, own, operate and maintain the new fire station.

Read the full announcement: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/160 🔗

10/14/2026

At the Oct. 13 meeting, the Brookhaven City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the purchase of 1020 Mendell Circle, a property adjacent to Lynwood Park, to preserve greenspace, protect tree canopy, and further support stormwater mitigation efforts in District 1. The purchase will be funded from the City's Stormwater Fund and Tree Fund, for a total investment of $750,000.

Read the full press release details on our site: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/158 🔗

10/14/2026

City Council wrap-up for the Oct. 13 meeting
Brookhaven, GA, Oct. 13, 2026 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Oct. 13 meeting:

Approved a consent agenda, which included
An application to the US Department of Justice for FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program funding.
A task order in the amount of $150,000 to Response Environmental Site Services (RESS) for storm sewer repairs in the area of 2493/2497 Oostanaula Dr.
A resolution affirming Parcel ID 18 152 01 058 is not included within the City of Brookhaven Special Tax District.
Minutes from the Sept. 28 meeting.

Approved a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County for a fire station at Blackburn Park.

Approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article 2, Section 34 for the purpose of clarifying prohibitions on commercial activity taking place in Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Centers.

Approved a resolution to acquire right-of-way and temporary easement to complete the North Druid Hills Road Multi-Use Path Project.

Approved an ordinance to amend the 2026 General Fund and Stormwater Fund Budgets for the acquisition of 1020 Mendell Circle.

Approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of 1020 Mendell Circle for greenspace acquisition, tree canopy preservation, and stormwater mitigation by preventing future redevelopment.

Approved a resolution authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Brookhaven and the Development Authority of DeKalb County, d/b/a Decide DeKalb Development Authority to receive funds from the Briarcliff Tax Allocation District for soft costs associated with the Peachtree Creek Connector Pedestrian Bridge.

The entire agenda, meeting summary, and video of the meeting for Oct. 13 are available at: https://brookhavenga.primegov.com/public/portal.

The next scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m.