KNOW
Brookhaven needs a new library. Where should it go?
Brookhaven has long been due for a new library to replace the current 6,800-square-foot building on North Druid Hills Road.
Now the city wants to know where you think it should go:
MARTA station: Within a new development at the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station
Brookhaven Park: At the corner of Peachtree and Osborne roads, within the footprint of the former DeKalb Community Service Board building that was recently demolished.
Current site: At the corner of Apple Valley and North Druid Hills roads, just south of the new city hall
You can take the city’s survey here. It’s open through Nov. 30.
Why does Brookhaven need a new library?
Given its location, the Brookhaven library should be getting more use. But the building is small (about one-third the size of the Chamblee branch) and has a really small parking lot. And, for families, the children’s section in the basement is less than ideal.
The backstory
The library was supposed to be replaced with funding from a 2005 county bond referendum. Progress toward a new library has been slow, in part because of wrangling over its location and a lawsuit brought by the city against the county over ownership of the area of Brookhaven Park including the site now proposed for the new library. Eventually, Brookhaven agreed to pay $1.6 million toward a new library if the county sold it the land for $1.
The county paid nearly $400,000 for architectural and design services for a new building on the current site and unveiled those plans last year. It’s unclear what will happen with the plans now or what funds remain for a new library. DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, who represents Brookhaven, didn’t respond to a request for comment.
ICYMI
School board “committed” to continuing redistricting process after DeKalb superintendent’s resignation (School Board Member Allyson Gevertz)
District 1 Community Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Peachtree Middle School, 4664 North Peachtree Road
With District 1 School Board Member Andrew Ziffer and Student Assignment Director Sarita Smith
Ashford Dunwoody Road closure starts Monday (Brookhaven News Now)
DO
International Festival, HOCO and More
🎵 Fridays on the Green at Town Brookhaven
Friday, Oct. 17 | 6-8 p.m.
Town Brookhaven, 4330 Peachtree Road NE
Live music from The Make Goods.
🌍 Brookhaven International Festival
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 18-19 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
1801 Corporate Blvd. NE at Peachtree Creek Greenway
The third annual International Festival features a global marketplace, food vendors, kids play area and performances by musicians and dancers from around the globe (including Lucha Libre!). A 5K benefiting We Love Buford Highway starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
🏈 #HOCO
Thursday, Oct. 23: Cross Keys High School Homecoming Game
Friday, Oct. 24: Chamblee High School Homecoming Game
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EAT
Hocus Pocus Brunch, Bagel Rescue and More
🔮 Hocus Pocus Brunch
Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26
Lips Atlanta, 3011 Buford Highway
Join the Evil Queens on on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for the "witchiest drag brunch of the season." Make your reservation at LipsATL.com.
🥯 Join Bagel Rescue
Bagel Rescue, a nonprofit that connects restaurants with excess baked goods to neighbors in need, is looking for a driver for their Brookhaven to Stone Mountain route on Tuesdays. Learn more.
💵 $5 Fridays
Fridays | 1-9 p.m.
Terenga City Restaurant and Lounge, 1860 Corporate Blvd. NE
Enjoy Terenga City Restaurant and Lounge's African-fusion daily happy hour menu from 1-9 p.m. with $5 lambchops, $1 wings, $5 house margaritas and more.
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