Brookhaven's Emergency Management Coordinator Offers Summer Safety Tips

The official start of the season is still a few days off, but the area is already seeing sweltering heat

Safety Plan, Scary Weather, COVID Testing Ends: Nearby News

Top stories include plans for making a nature trail safer, an end to public COVID testing and vaccination, and Potential Tropical Cyclone 3.

June Solstice 2021: When Summer Starts In Brookhaven

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Brookhaven.

Georgia Perimeter College: Georgia State Ranks First In Georgia, 6th In Nation As Top Veteran-Friendly School, Military Times Says

Military Times magazine ranked the university alongside more than 5,300 colleges and universities in the country eligible for consideration.

Georgia Perimeter College: Georgia State Prevention Research Center Gets $500,000 CDC Grant To Increase Vaccine Uptake In Clarkston, Ga.

Clarkston, in DeKalb County, is one of the largest refugee resettlement communities in the country, with thousands of refugees having re ...

WABE Radio Explores Critical Race Theory With Oglethorpe's Dr. Laura Renée Chandler

Dr. Chandler was joined by Dr. Richard Benson, associate professor in the Department of Education at Spelman College.

Pregnant Woman's Stabbing Prompts Talks Of Greenway Safety

The stabbing of a pregnant woman on Peachtree Creek Greenway earlier this month made Brookhaven leaders consider greenway safety upgrades.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Brookhaven

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Brookhaven approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Oglethorpe Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Policy For Fall 2021

The university will mandate shots for students, faculty and staff.

Oglethorpe University Selects Dr. Kathryn McClymond As Provost & VP For Academic Affairs

The current Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University will begin her new role July 19.

Brookhaven City Council Wrap-Up For The June 15 Virtual Meeting

The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution to increase the base annual Stormwater Service Fee from $66 to $94.

Blood Donations Needed In Brookhaven Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Brookhaven City Council Virtual Meeting Set For June 15

The entire agenda, meeting summary and video of the session will be available on the city's website afterwards.

Juneteenth 2021: How DeKalb County Marks The End Of Slavery

See how people across DeKalb County are celebrating Juneteenth this year, including in Decatur, Avondale Estates and Stone Mountain.

Home Prices In Brookhaven Area Increased Recently: See How Much

Home prices are up more than 10 percent in the Brookhaven area since the pandemic began.

Road Work Ahead: Brookhaven Starts 2021 Paving Season

The city of Brookhaven has already kicked off its paving season for the year. By the end of 2021, it will have repaved 24 roads.

Juneteenth Becomes An Oglethorpe University Holiday

Because Juneteenth occurs on a Saturday this year, the official observance will be on Friday, June 18.

Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Pregnant Woman: Brookhaven Police

Brookhaven police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the stabbing of a pregnant woman at Peachtree Creek Greenway on Saturday.

Stabbing Victim Was Pregnant, Forced Into Emergency Labor: Police

The woman stabbed at Peachtree Creek Greenway over the weekend was five months pregnant and had to have an emergency C section, police said.

Unemployment Improves In Brookhaven Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; DeKalb County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Brookhaven To Hold Public Hearings For 2021 Millage Rate

All the hearings will take place virtually via Zoom.

Man Wanted For Stabbing Woman At Peachtree Creek Greenway

The Brookhaven Police Department is searching for a man who they say stabbed a woman while she was walking at the Peachtree Creek Greenway.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Brookhaven Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Brookhaven Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Road Closures Planned On West Nancy Creek Drive

A section of West Nancy Creek Drive will be closed this week, then fully closed again later this month. See how it could affect your route.

Oglethorpe University Selects Inaugural Dean Of Student Success

In this new role, Brad Blitz will provide vision and leadership to create a comprehensive advising model and strategy.

Youth Police, Prosecutor Pleads Guilty, Food Trucks: Nearby News

Top news includes police training for youth, a DUI for a solicitor general, and a return to the land of the food trucks.

Food Truck Roundup Returns To Blackburn Park

Starting June 16, Brookhaven's Food Truck Roundup is making a comeback after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays Return To Blackburn Park

The weekly event features eight food trucks, live music and a bounce house.

Brookhaven Dive-In Movie Series Kicks Off At Murphey Candler Pool With ‘Coco' On June 12

Admission is free and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

First 'Dive-In' Movie Set For June 12 In Brookhaven

You can kick back and relax in one of Brookhaven's city pools, for free, while enjoying a showing of "Coco" next weekend.

National Merit Scholars Named From Chamblee Charter High School

Two high school student from Chamblee Charter High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Blood Donors Needed In Brookhaven Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Brookhaven area.

Got The Vaccine At CVS Near Brookhaven? Big Prizes Could Await

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Brookhaven to get vaccinated.

Sunday Pool Hours Extended In Brookhaven; Lynwood Opening Delayed

Brookhaven residents can splash around the city's pools a little longer on Sundays, except at Lynwood Park — the pool opening is delayed.

Memorial Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Brookhaven

Find out here what will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday in Brookhaven and DeKalb County.

Traveling This Memorial Day? Check Gas Prices In DeKalb County

Gas prices are on the rise nationwide. Before you head out this Memorial Day weekend, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

Brookhaven City Council Wrap-Up For The May 25 Virtual Meeting

The next council meeting will be held on June 15.

Rain Or Shine? Here’s The Memorial Day Forecast For Brookhaven

Are we in for stormy skies or fair weather this Memorial Day weekend? Check out the latest Brookhaven weather forecast.

DeKalb Police Athletic League Summer Camp Registration Opens

Youth age 5 to 14 can participate in the county's second annual PAL virtual summer camp for free.

Georgia Perimeter College: Georgia State University Honored For Employment Of Veterans

The university was the only higher education institution to earn the designation of 2021 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer, as part of the in ...