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Greetings Brookhaven! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Brookhaven's new chamber membership director boost local businesses?
  • West Nile found in Brookhaven traps—what should you do now?
  • Brookhaven's Buford Highway Kroger is closing—what happens next?

Also on today's calendar: Wig Making Class in Atlanta | Private 1-on-1 Sewing Machine Course and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Warm with abundant sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce names James Shannon membership director (roughdraftatlanta.com subscription) — Brookhaven's business community is getting a new point person as the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce names James Shannon its membership director, focusing on recruiting and retaining local members. Shannon plans to work closely with the city of Brookhaven and area businesses to strengthen relationships, expand the chamber's reach, and support economic growth in 2026 and beyond.
   

• West Nile virus found in more DeKalb County mosquito traps (fox5atlanta.com) — Mosquito traps in Brookhaven's 30319 area have tested positive for West Nile virus, though DeKalb County health officials say there are still no human cases. Residents are urged to stay informed through DeKalb Public Health's Environmental Health division and website as surveillance continues across North Decatur, Brookhaven, and the rest of the county.
   

• Kroger Store Closures 2026: Dozens of Locations Shutting Down Nationwide (time.news) — Brookhaven shoppers will lose a major grocery option as Kroger plans to close its store at 3855 Buford Highway NE as part of a nationwide shutdown of about 60 locations. The company says employees will be offered roles at other stores, while it reshuffles underperforming sites across Georgia and several other states.
   

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    Monday September 14
  • Teen Take & Make: Mini Canvas Painting Kit
    Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library -
    10:00 am
  • Art Exhibit
    Dunwoody Library -
    10:00 am
  • Discussion: Small Mercies
    Chamblee Library -
    10:15 am
  • Babbling Babies Storytime
    Doraville Library -
    10:30 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Park Springs Green Team Receives Ronald McDonald House Award
    The Green Team at Park Springs Life Plan Community recently donated more than 25 pounds of aluminum pull tabs to the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House,... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, can anyone recommend a reliable Handyman that works in the Sandy Springs/Buckhead area?
    Someone who can do minor plumbing & electrical would be great. Thanks for any assistance you can provide! (Nextdoor Villa Sonoma)

🗞 Nearby News

Chamblee

  • Milton Wins 5th Consecutive Eagle Cup (patch.com)
  • MOD Pizza: Kids eat free on Sundays, with adult meal purchase (atlantaonthecheap.com)
  • 2 more mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in Ga. (wrdw.com)

Dunwoody

  • Dunwoody holding hearings on pickleball courts, townhomes (appenmedia.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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