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Patch Week In Review

By Timothy Darnell

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The top stories of the week as they appeared on Patch in metro Atlanta.
Potholes Filled, Costco Gas Pumps Coming, Miss America Coming to Chamblee
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The Art Haven

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Chagall: The Early Etchings of the 1920s
Art Collector, Extrodinaire
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Gimme Five!

By Stephanie L. Arnold
Five Things to Know Today in Brookhaven - August 25
Five Things to Know Today in Brookhaven - August 17
Five Things to Know Today in Brookhaven - August 15
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Daily Dose

By Stephanie L. Arnold
Redistricting Meetings Rescheduled
DeKalb County to celebrate 27th Annual MLK Celebration
High To Hold "Dalí 'Til Dawn"
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Brookhaven Living

By Nancy L. Ross
Brookhaven's luxury high-rise living
Living the Loft Life in Brookhaven
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From the Editor's Desk

By Stephanie L. Arnold
The Lenten Season Day 2: What Are you Sacrificing?
Recap: Brookhaven Yes Fundraiser Draws Enthusiasm
How to Testify Before a Legislative Committee
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The Forum

Neighbor Explains Her Support Of Murray's Brookhaven Mayoral Campaign
Charter School Amendment - An Important Tool For Reform
Some Candidates Are Descendents Of No City Brookhaven
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Daily 10

By Timothy Darnell
Body Found in Stone Mountain; Ex-PTA Leader Sentenced to Jail; Atlanta Readies for Memorial Day
Body Found in Stone Mountain; Ex-PTA Leader Sentenced to Jail; Atlanta Readies for Memorial Day
Daily News Roundup: Body Found in Stone Mountain; Ex-PTA Leader Sentenced to Jail; Atlanta Readies for Memorial Day
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Bites Nearby

By Stephanie L. Arnold
Local yogurt shop offers a healthy alternative for dessert
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Brookhaven's Secret Shopper

By Aqualyn Laury
Remember the Time
Euphoria for Yoforia
Smooth Operators of the Terra
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House Hunt: Brookhaven And Chamblee

House Hunt: New Listings in Brookhaven
House Hunt: Open Houses Today in Brookhaven and Chamblee
House Hunt: New Listings from $599,900 to $799,900
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Mom Time @ 10 - Great Escape

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Movies In The Garden, Under The Stars
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Get Out! Weekend Planner

By Sarah L. Balter
Get Out! Your Super Bowl Weekend Plans are Here
Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here
Get Out! Your Weekend Plans Are Here
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Patch Asked, You Answered

Patch Asks: Peach Pass
Patch Asks: Brookhaven Residents Respond to Occupy Atlanta
What Do You Think of Annexing Nearby Neighborhoods Into Chamblee?
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Mom Time @ 10 - Whiz Kids

Brookhaven's Whiz Kid
Brookhaven's Whiz Kid
Brookhaven's Whiz Kid
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Mom Time @ 10 - Grab & Go Kids Planner

Frugal Families - Pizza, Baseball and Camp!
Grab & Go Kids Planner
Grab & Go Kids Planner
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Mom Time @ 10 - Frugal Families

Brookhaven's Best Deals Of The Week
Frugal Families - Boutiques, Buffets, Ice Cream and More!
Frugal Families - Yogurt, Stories, Tacos and More!
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Framed by Patch

Construction of Costco's Town Brookhaven Gas Pumps Underway
Old Homes Torn Down on Peachtree View
Swirls Closes, Big Peach Coming to Town Brookhaven
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Garden Patch

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DeKalb Extension: Don't Throw It Away!
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DisPATCHed: In Your Words

By Christian Oliver
9/11 In Our Words: Brookhaven Patch Reporters Share Their Recollections
Lessons From the Peachtree
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Back To School

Oglethorpe Incoming Freshmen to Volunteer Across Atlanta Today
Back to School Spirit Night at Yoforia
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Dinner and a Movie

'21 Jump Street' The Address for Movie Laughs
New Movie 'John Carter' a Sci-Fi Bonanza
The Woman in Black is Haunting
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Did You Know?

Did You Know: Goodwill Has a Donation Truck on Peachtree Road
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QUESTION OF THE DAY

Question of the Day: Is Chase Bank a Good Replacement of Hastings?
Question of the Day: Would You Pay $100 for a Carry-on Bag?
CinéBistro to Allow Children; Is it a Good Idea?
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Greatest Person

Greatest Person: Kim Ellis Gokce Helps Transform Cross Keys High School's Image
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Four-Legged Friends

Gemma Needs A Home After Owner Passes Away
Lost Boxer Seeks To Be Reunited With Her Owner
Kittens Need Rescue From Feral Colony In Chamblee
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Five Questions With ...

By Timothy Darnell
'Memorial Day is a Day of Reflection'
Brookhaven Top Cop Welcomes Challenge of Building New Department
Town Brookhaven 'Perfect' For New Waxing Business
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Know Before You Go

By Timothy Darnell
El Coyote in Chamblee Scores '81' on Restaurant Inspection
Chamblee High Gets a Low 'B' on Health Inspection
Mr. Cue's Billiards Scores a 'C' on Health Inspection
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PatchCast Week In Review

By Timothy Darnell
Lillian Lewis Funeral; New Decatur Mayor; Buckhead Pastor Controversy; Armed Robbery In Dunwoody
Local Icon Vows To Rebuild; Search On For Buckhead Bank Robber; Hundreds Attend Vigil For Stone Mountain Family
Outrage Over Biomass Plant; New City Is Born; Local Leaders Call For Gun Control; DeKalb Schools On Probation
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Brookhaven/Chamblee Job Center

Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Brookhaven and Chamblee
Job Hunt: Wax Associate, Account Manager, Baristas
Local Jobs: Ticket Sales Coordinator, Licensed Realtors
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Last Chance

Last Chance: Absentee Voting In Brookhaven Runoffs
Last Chance To Vote Early On Brookhaven Cityhood
Last Chance: Important Dates for Voters
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Brookhaven Patch Week In Review

By Timothy Darnell
Brookhaven Starbucks Traffic Jam is Most Popular Story of the Week
New Police Chief, Chamblee Plaza Redevelopment Top Brookhaven's Headlines
Historic Budget; Top Cop Applicants; Meth Lab Bust; New Historic Brookhaven Monuments
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Visions For Vacancies

Visions For Vacancies: Brookhaven Station
Taco Mac In The Old Stir Crazy Location?
Visions For Vacancies: Sushi Mania In Cherokee Plaza
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Patch Poll

Cityhood: Yes Or No?
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Election 2012

Ellis Hosting Two Brookhaven Meet-And-Greets
Boyer Challenged By Another Republican
Two Republicans Seek To Unseat Holcomb
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Something You Need To Know

285/Ashford-Dunwoody Interchange Closing For The Weekend
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Wednesday Patch Watch

Patch Watch: Dresden Drive
Dead Animals, Trees Reported to Brookhaven Public Works
Abandoned Hermance Drive Lot Reported as Crime Magnet
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Summer 2012

Tell Us About Your First Summer Job
Summer Jobs Thursday: Where The Jobs Are
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Cityhood News & Notes

By Timothy Darnell
Brookhaven's First Two Cops Sworn In
Brookhaven Zoning Board Considers Rezoning for Apartments
About 30,000 Registered Voters Can Decide On Cityhood
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Patch Politics

By Timothy Darnell
Obama Rocks Morehouse in the Rain
Rate Eva Galambos' Performance as Mayor
Moore Announces Candidacy for State House Seat
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Father's Day 2012

Celebrate Father's Day – Cooking for Dad!
A Father's Prayer
The Day My Dad And I Jumped Out Of An Airplane
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Cityhood Vote: The Final Countdown

Parent Voting 'No' On Cityhood; Endorses T-SPLOST
Gannon Responds To Brookhaven Ethics Complaint
Early Voting Underway At Chamblee City Hall
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Brookhaven: Countdown To Dec. 17

Brookhaven City Council Announces Schedule For Next 3 Meetings
Brookhaven Names Interim City Manager
Brookhaven Runoff Will Cost Between $35,000 And $40,000
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Question Of The Week

By Timothy Darnell
Would You Want a Gun Range Next Door?
What Should DeKalb's School Board Do With All That Cash?
LifeLine Animal Project Wants to Run No-Kill County Shelters. Can it be Done?
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Brookhaven, GA

By Timothy Darnell
Stormwater Management Changing Hands to Brookhaven; Fee Could Increase
Adult-Only Retailer Opens in Brookhaven
Brookhaven Zoning Board Tackles Packed Agenda
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Patch Week In Review

By Timothy Darnell
Potholes Filled, Costco Gas Pumps Coming, Miss America Coming to Chamblee
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Metro Atlanta Week in Review

By Timothy Darnell
Recycling Plant Fire; Cat-astrophe in Dunwoody; Civil Rights Legend Indicted; Strip Club Sues Brookhaven
Cityhood Meetings; Winslow's DUI; Storm Damage; Life for Drive-in Shooter; $30K Jewelry Heist
Manhunt for Shooters; Big Lottery Winner; Midtown Halfway House Controversy; Brookhaven Buys Glocks
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Current Conditions

By Timothy Darnell
Brookhaven Budget Battles, Little League Baseball and a Flying Fortress
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Brookhaven Police News

By Timothy Darnell
Brookhaven Neighborhood Holds Meeting to Address Crime
Brookhaven Names Deputy Police Chief
Brookhaven Names First-Ever Police Chief
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Laura Whitaker Helps Special-Needs Kids at Extra Special People
Teenager 'Inspires Selfless Service through Mentorship'
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Survivor Aimee Copeland's Goal: Helping Others
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Hidden Gems

Chateau De Saigon, Au Rendez-Vous are Hidden Gems
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