Upcoming Brookhaven events celebrates arts, Latino celebrations, and patriotism

MARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28

MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.

‘Toy Factory’ exhibit coming to Pullman Yards Sept. 30

Experience the global premiere of 'Toy Factory' at Pullman Yards, an immersive, family-friendly exhibit featuring 360-degree projections, interactive games, and hands-on toy design starting September 30.

It's a family affair at Clarkston halal food restaurant Al Chef

Karim Alburaii and his family opened Al Chef, a halal food restaurant at Clarkston Market, in the spring of 2024. Drawing on decades of culinary experience in Iraq and Lebanon, the restaurant serves from-scratch dishes like falafel, kebabs, and vegetarian sides to the Clarkston community and beyond.

Mayor breaks tie to deny Holy Innocents' homecoming permit

The Sandy Springs City Council denied Holy Innocents' Episcopal School a special event permit for a Friday Night Lights homecoming game following a 3-3 tie broken by Mayor Rusty Paul's vote.

Mayor Paul warns legislative plan could cut Sandy Springs revenue by a third

Mayor Rusty Paul and other Georgia officials warned that the state legislature's plan to phase out homestead property taxes threatens to defund essential municipal services like police, parks, and paving.