02-19-2016 Brookhaven Reporter

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FEB. 19 - MAR. 3, 2016 • VOL. 8 — NO. 4

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Site-specific parks plans cost nearly $28 million

Taking a big swing on the dance floor

BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

PHIL MOSIER

J.D. Clockadale and his daughter Ella, 5, get into the spirit of things at the second annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at Lynwood Park Recreation Center on Feb. 13. Attendees were treated to a night of snacks, music, crafts and dancing. See additional photos on page 12.►

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OUT & ABOUT Join the treasure hunt Page 17 EXCLUSIVE SERIES Is that log supposed to be here? Is it serving a purpose? BOBBY SAUER JR. INSPECTOR FOR STATE SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

State inspectors take a look at “high-hazard” dams Page 2

The estimated cost to make all the changes and improvements in Brookhaven’s sitespecific Park Master Plan is just shy of $28 million, according to a presentation made to City Council on Feb. 9. Mayor John Ernst acknowledged the total estimated cost was a “big number.” But the price tag was not a surprise to city officials, City Councilwoman Linley Jones said. It is part of a long-term plan. “We anticipated all along the price tag for world-class parks would be very, very high,” she said. “This is an aspirational number we can work toward, incrementally based on the plans we were given.” Liz Cole, project manager for GreenbergFarrow, the city’s consultants on the plan, recommended the city survey all parks to determine exact boundaries, tree inventory, topography and also underground utilities before any work begins. Interim City Manager Gary Yandura said it See SITE-SPECIFIC on page 14

DeKalb schools propose moving 1,700 students in Cross Keys redistricting BY DYANA BAGBY dyanabagby@reporternewspapers.net

About 1,700 students in six north DeKalb schools would move under a plan to try to address overcrowding in the Cross Keys cluster. The DeKalb County School District announced its staff recommendations for redistricting overcrowding at a Feb. 11 public meeting held at Cross Keys See DEKALB on page 15


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