Brookhaven GA Is Born
Replay Patch's live coverage as the city of Brookhaven officially became a reality at 12:01 am Monday morning, Dec. 17, 2012.
With cheers, applause and a ringing cowbell, Brookhaven GA officially became DeKalb County's largest city at 12:01 am Monday, Dec. 17, 2012.
Patch was live throughout the evening and early morning with coverage of the Brookhaven City Council meetings. One meeting was held at 10 pm on Sunday night, and the other convened at 12:01 am Monday morning. You can replay our live streaming coverage of both meetings above this article.
Some highlights of the meetings:
- All of the items during both of the council's meetings were approved. Agendas for both meetings are attached to this article.
- The Cross Keys High School Honor Guard presented the U.S. flag for the pledge of allegiance during as one of the city's first official presentations.
- District 1 City Councilwoman Rebecca Chase Williams was elected mayor pro tempore.
- A ribbon cutting for the city's temporary offices will be held on Monday at 2 pm.
- The next meeting of the council is set for Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7 pm, again at St. Martin's Episcopal School.
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Richard Prilop
7:12 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Vote was too close to be a good thing, its like the rest of our country DEVIDED. It was forced by the powers in charge.
Good luck.
Richard Prilop
8:41 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Hi.. don’t get me wrong, I hope those that worked so hard will make it great... that’s their job now. However... as I heard in the public meetings that I attended, it was rushed on the "normal" residents. I live in the unaffected area of Historic Brookhaven and felt that they stole the name… like so many others, which was the justification. It is strange to divide our neighborhood, but that’s what you get for living on a county line ;-) I hope it all works out.
"E Pluribus Unum"
9:10 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
Good morning. I have a question that I don't remember being discussed. Will address changes have to be made for all of our personal records, credit cards, correspondence etc, from Atlanta to Brookhaven? Is there a time period to change our addresses or will the mail still be delivered if addressed "Atlanta" and not Brookhaven? Thank you.
HamBurger
10:11 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
Mr. EPU, no, you can use Atlanta, Brookhaven, or simply use only the zip code as addresses are actually zip code driven.
Me? I am going to show the appropriate tribute and change all my records to state Jacobsville!
Please pass the yellow mustard!
Chris
9:10 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
No, the post office makes that determination. Sandy Springs and Dunwoody still have Atlanta designations. Johns Creek has Suwanee and Alpharetta.
Montgomery Elementary Mom
12:05 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
city manager's hourly rate = $200/hr ... http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/city-of-brookhaven-open-for-business/nTYKZ/ "Some decisions, though, have been made quickly with no public input. Last week, the council hired Marie Garrett as interim city manager, a role she held in the start-up of Johns Creek. The council also hired J.D. Clockadale,.. as a temporary deputy city manager.
For the work, Garrett will earn $200 an hour, or $8,000 for a full-time week. Clockadale will earn $2,500 a week."
"E Pluribus Unum"
2:07 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Thank you HamBurger...
thebrookhavenpost.com
3:56 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
UPDATED:
Photos and Video - Including todays Ribbon Cutting, etc. can be found at:
http://www.thebrookhavenpost.com/city-council-coverage.html
Lee Martin
3:35 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Has the Mayor and Council set a date yet for the Police Department??
Timothy Darnell
3:36 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mayor Davis told constituents on Wednesday afternoon that once a permanent city manager is hired, which should be soon, then the search for a police chief and department will begin. Patch will be reporting on this item as our lead story on Thursday morning.
HamBurger
6:13 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mr. Tim, any word on when a budget for the city will be announced?
Special hamburger?
Lee Martin
6:13 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Thanks for the Information Mr Darnell I will keep an eye open for the patch..