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“Little Free Library” to be unveiled @ Briarwood Park

Posted on January 15, 2014 by swalker59

Thursday, January 16th the first of many “Little Free Libraries” to be installed throughout the City of Brookhaven will  be unveiled at a ceremony 3:30 pm at Briarwood Park.  The Libraries were envisioned by Kim Gokce President of the Cross … Continue reading →

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Side Walk installation at Briarwood Park

Posted on December 17, 2013 by swalker59

Today, December 17th 2013 is the one year birthday for the City of Brookhaven. A lot has been accomplished during this start-up year for the City from electing a Mayor and City Council  and establishing City Government to forming a … Continue reading →

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Brookhaven Announces New Parks Director

Posted on December 9, 2013 by swalker59

From the Brookhaven Post : Brookhaven, GA – According to the city, Brookhaven’s new Director of Parks and Recreation will begin work in January. His name is Ray Holloway, from Clinton, Mississippi. According to Holloway’s LinkedIn profile, he has been the Director … Continue reading →

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Briarwood Park Side-Walk and Entrance Rendering

Posted on December 3, 2013 by swalker59

Here is an architectural rendering of what the Briarwood Park Conservancy  envisions the soon to be new side-walk from Drew Valley  all along Briarwood Way leading up to the entrance to Briarwood Park to someday look like. The sidewalk is … Continue reading →

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Friends of Briarwood Park becoming Briarwood Park Conservancy

Posted on December 2, 2013 by swalker59

The Friends of Briarwood Park voted unanimously at our November meeting to change the name of our organization to the Briarwood Park Conservancy in a first step towards tax exempt status. We have submitted our charter/by-laws to and have been … Continue reading →

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Brookhaven Parks get a splash of winter color !!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by swalker59

Recently, a lot has been happening not only at Briarwood Park but all of the Parks within Brookhaven in general. This past weekend District one Council Woman Rebecca Chase- Williams, championed an event at all of the Parks to do … Continue reading →

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Brookhaven Sidewalk and Parks Improvements to begin before year’s end

Posted on October 24, 2013 by swalker59

By Melissa Weinman Brookhaven Reporter Brookhaven has set aside funds to begin improvements to the city’s parks and sidewalks before the end of the year. City Manager Marie Garrett told City Council Oct. 22 that there is $400,000 to be … Continue reading →

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Turner Broadcasting, Park Pride and Friends of Briarwood Park combine efforts for Briarwood Park Turner Broadcasting Volunteer Day.

Posted on October 7, 2013 by swalker59

Friends of Briarwood Park operates under the tax exempt umbrella of Park Pride, a 25 year old organization unique to Atlanta. Their clear mission is the improvement of DeKalb County and City of Atlanta parks. One of the distinct advantages … Continue reading →

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Roots & Brews Music Event @ Brookhaven Park

Posted on October 4, 2013 by swalker59

Roots & Brews musical event will be held at Brookhaven park Oct 5th 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM benefiting the City of Brookhven’s Parks.  Kick back and enjoy some great music and fun times at the first event of its … Continue reading →

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Briarwood Park Work Day Wednesday, Oct. 2nd

Posted on October 1, 2013 by swalker59

The Friends of Briarwood Park are having a Work Day Wednesday Oct. 2nd starting at 10:00 AM.  In conjunction with Park Pride, volunteers from Turner Broadcasting will be joining us to continue work on the Community Garden located at the … Continue reading →

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