City of Brookhaven topic of forum Wednesday

State rep. Elena Parent, D-Brookhaven, will host a forum discussing the possibility of creating a city of Brookhaven Wednesday night.

The meeting, which is being co-sponsored by the civic associations from the Ashford Park and Drew valley neighborhoods, will discuss the pros and cons of a city as well as possible tax rates and government structure.

The meeting runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lupton Auditorium at Oglethrope University.

More information: Elena@elenaparent.com.

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