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Local Government

Brookhaven court offers October amnesty for traffic warrants

Brookhaven Municipal Court is offering a limited amnesty program through Oct. 30 that lets people with outstanding traffic warrants or unpaid fines pay reduced bonds, clear warrants and begin restoring suspended driving privileges without risk of arrest.

October 9, 2026 · 2 min read

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Brookhaven town hall Oct. 28 covers bridge, Northbend and budget

District 4 Council Member John Funny's quarterly town hall on Oct. 28 will feature GDOT updates on the contentious Southern Connector Bridge and two other infrastructure projects, plus discussion of the $605 million Northbend development and the proposed 2027 budget.

October 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

DeKalb weighs environmental study before lifting data center ban

DeKalb County commissioners advanced a proposal Oct. 6 at Dunwoody City Hall that would require an independent environmental and health study of data centers before the county's moratorium can be lifted, with a full board vote expected at the next meeting.

October 7, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Dunwoody approves MJCCA indoor pickleball courts in split vote

Dunwoody's City Council voted Sept. 28 to approve indoor pickleball courts at the MJCCA after the center added solid walls, acoustic fencing and 59 evergreen buffers, while also clearing two rezonings and a drive-thru urgent care permit.

October 2, 2026 · 3 min read

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Local Government

Dunwoody council reviews proposed $64.4M budget with 18% cut

Dunwoody's City Council reviewed a proposed $64.4 million FY2027 budget at a Sept. 30 special meeting, with public hearings set for Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 at City Hall.

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Brookhaven crime falls 12% as Park touts $755M in development

Mayor John Park told about 120 people at Brookhaven's State of the City address that crime fell 12% in 2025, highlighted $755 million in private development including the Northbend project and a Nalley BMW-anchored deal, and defended a recent millage rate increase.

September 30, 2026 · 2 min read

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Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax 30 days; Dunwoody, Brookhaven drivers to save 33 cents per gallon

Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Georgia's gas tax for 30 days starting Tuesday, Sept. 29, saving drivers 33.3 cents per gallon on regular gas and 37.3 cents on diesel as metro Atlanta prices topped $4.21.

September 29, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Dunwoody proposes $64.4M budget with 18.2% spending cut

Dunwoody's proposed $64.4 million FY2027 budget cuts overall spending by 18.2% while boosting police funding to $17.5 million, with a Special Called Council Meeting set for Wednesday, Sept. 30.

September 29, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

DeKalb holds two meetings on countywide parks master plan

DeKalb County is holding two public meetings on its Comprehensive Parks Master Plan Update, starting Thursday, Oct. 1, in Scottdale, giving Dunwoody and Brookhaven residents a chance to weigh in on park investments, trails and recreation priorities.

September 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Local Government

Four more DeKalb mosquito traps positive for West Nile, bringing season total to 14

Four new mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County, pushing the season total to 14 and bringing confirmed cases closer to Brookhaven, though no human infections have been reported in the county.

September 25, 2026 · 2 min read

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Pledge of Allegiance dispute divides DeKalb elections board ahead of Nov. 3 vote

A partisan fight over reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has roiled the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections, packing a Sept. 10 meeting with opposing speakers and drawing threats against board members weeks before the Nov. 3 general election.

September 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Local Government

DeKalb DA fights nonpartisan elections law affecting Dunwoody, Brookhaven voters

DeKalb County DA Sherry Boston is suing to block a new Georgia law that would make elections for district attorney and other county offices nonpartisan in five metro Atlanta counties, including DeKalb, starting in 2028. A Fulton County judge heard arguments Friday, Sept. 18, and has not yet ruled.

September 23, 2026 · 3 min read