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February 10, 2022

BROOKHAVEN, GA— Located 19 miles northeast of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and just 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, Brookhaven offers a community-focused vibe that enchants visitors and locals alike. Comprised of distinct neighborhoods, Brookhaven is reminiscent of a laid-back smaller town with all the perks and benefits of a big city. From locally-owned […]

January 10, 2022

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us to the Disney Springs shopping complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

January 3, 2022

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us to the Michelle Obama Trail, formerly known as the South River Path, in Decatur, GA. The trail, named for the nation’s first African-American First Lady, is located at the Georgia State University Panthersville campus on Clifton Springs Road.

December 17, 2021

This week, The Elevate Talk Show takes you ‘Around the Town’ to “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition” in Atlanta, Georgia. The exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life.

November 7, 2021

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us to Panola Mountain State Park, a 100-acre granite outcrop similar to Stone Mountain, but smaller. Just 15 minutes from Atlanta, it is a recreational haven for all ages and interests. https://youtu.be/xfpfF1_6h3Q

October 31, 2021

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us down I-75 south of Atlanta to Indian Springs and High Falls State Parks, two of the many beautiful state parks that South Georgia has to offer. https://youtu.be/MZIqEIhzlfo

October 25, 2021

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us two hours North of Atlanta to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Riding the vintage trains is an opportunity to relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine.

October 17, 2021

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us a short distance east of Atlanta to the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, in Stonecrest, Georgia. The Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve is a spectacular outdoor space and offers an abundance of opportunities for recreation, exploration, and education for adults and children, alike. To see full […]

October 10, 2021

This week, our ‘Around the Town’ segment, takes us down the road to Montgomery, Alabama, and a place bursting with an abundant amount of history about the civil rights movement. https://youtu.be/Sj4Ltexwkco

October 3, 2021

This week’s ‘Around the Town’ takes us to Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. Founded as Atlanta Cemetery in 1850, Oakland Cemetery, which originally consisted of six acres, is one of the largest cemetery green spaces in Atlanta and is located Southeast of the city. The cemetery is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history with period gardens […]

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Category: Travel

Visit Brookhaven, GA: festivals, food, parks and boutiques

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting Disney Springs, Orlando, FL

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting the Michelle Obama Trail

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: The Downton Abbey Exhibition, Atlanta, GA

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting Panola Mountain State Park

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting South Georgia

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting Montgomery, Alabama

The Elevate Talk Show Around the Town: Visiting Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery

City of Stonecrest NOTICE - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting, June 2, 2022

DeKalb County elections officials to recount Commission District 2 race on May 28

Melisa Mims appointed as Rockdale County’s new Public Relations Director

City of Stonecrest NOTICE – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting, June 2, 2022

DeKalb County elections officials to recount Commission District 2 race on May 28

Melisa Mims appointed as Rockdale County’s new Public Relations Director