Brookhaven funds park projects

Brookhaven will spend $190,000 by year’s end on several projects at its parks.

The city will spend $30,000 to install waste and recycling bins and pet waste stations in all eight parks. It will spend $65,000 to improve the bathrooms and hall fields at Murphey Candler park and another $40,000 for an entry feature at Brookhaven park.

For a full list of projects: www.brookhavenga.gov.

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