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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brookhaven Opens State-of-the-Art City Centre
Innovative government building doubles as vibrant community gathering spaceBROOKHAVEN, Ga., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City of Brookhaven, the acclaimed metro Atlanta community, unveils its highly anticipated City Centre. The state-of-the-art, multi-use facility anchors downtown Brookhaven and is located at 4001 Peachtree Road N.E. and the corner of North Druid Hills largest capital investment in Brookhaven's history, City Centre represents a new era of public engagement and civic access. It serves as both a home for government business and a vibrant space where residents can come together. 'The advent of Brookhaven City Centre is a pivotal moment for us,' said Mayor John Park, 'We enter a new chapter of bringing unification to the community, which is a living, breathing example of our slogan, 'better together.'' 'Brookhaven City Centre reflects Brookhaven's energy, diversity, and dedication to inclusive progress. City Centre will serve as a vibrant stage for civic life and community connection for generations to come,' said Mayor Pro Tempore and District 4 Councilmember John Funny. 'Through public engagement, Brookhaven residents asked for a space that brings together families, friends, and neighbors for a variety of community events, and I am thrilled it is right here in the heart of Brookhaven,' said District 3 Councilmember Madeleine Simmons. Approximately 60% of the 58,250-square-foot building is dedicated to public use, including community gathering spaces, an open-air rooftop garden, multi-purpose event hall, catering kitchen, coffee shop, meeting rooms, gift shop, and an outdoor green space. The remaining 40% houses administrative offices for city operations. 'City Centre is a welcoming space where community spirit will thrive. I'm looking forward to seeing it become a regular part of our daily lives, from small meetings to citywide celebrations,' said District 2 Councilmember Jennifer Owens. Its August 9 grand opening showcased its special event capabilities with building tours, live entertainment, tasting experiences, kid-friendly activities, and a concert starring Jupiter Coyote. Upcoming programming will feature everything from local art and culture showcases to educational workshops and live performances. Scheduled events include Taste of Brookhaven 2025 on October 2, celebrating the city's culinary scene. Brookhaven City Centre is Georgia's first municipal building primarily constructed using mass timber, a renewable material. Clean air systems, natural light, and energy-efficient features enable a healthier visitor experience. 'The use of mass timber is a powerful symbol of Brookhaven's commitment to building a sustainable future,' said District 1 Councilmember Michael Diaz. 'I'm proud that our new civic building embodies both thoughtful planning and forward-looking environmental innovation.'Built by McCarthy + Barnsley and designed by the Sizemore Group, Brookhaven City Centre is more than just the city's first purpose-built government facility. It symbolizes Brookhaven's next chapter as a connected, inclusive, and forward-thinking community. 'Brookhaven City Centre was architecturally designed to celebrate diversity and honor the City's commitment to the community,' said Bill de St. Aubin, AIA, CEO Sizemore Group. Justis Brogan, Senior Vice President and Atlanta Business Unit Leader at McCarthy Building Companies, noted, 'The finished product is the result of thoughtful contribution made by the construction and design teams, trade partners, MARTA, and input from the community during the planning process.' To learn more about Brookhaven City Centre, visit City of Brookhaven sits on the northeast edge of Atlanta, blending historic charm with modern energy. Known for its alluring neighborhoods, international flavor, and thriving work-play communities, Brookhaven offers top-tier dining, shopping, and its own entertainment strip, the Dresden District. Since incorporating in 2012, Brookhaven has made monumental strides in public safety and infrastructure, while maintaining one of the county's lowest tax rates. In 2025, Brookhaven unveiled its landmark City Centre complex: an innovative hub for civic life and community connection. Learn more at McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, is a partnership formed in 2020 between McCarthy Building Companies and Barnsley Construction Group, a women-owned firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Brookhaven City Centre is the sixth project to be launched by the joint venture. The construction team's full scope of work includes the relocation of existing utilities and sewer lines, model-based estimating, trade partner coordination and VR visualization of interiorspaces. Contact: Burke Brennan, Communications Photos accompanying this announcement are available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Boombox & throwing stones - how Saints lured Baccus?
Keanu Baccus sat by his window in Mansfield, day-dreaming the summer away from the anonymity of the scary end of the League One Australian couldn't help but let his mind wander back to the old gang in Paisley. A year may have passed since swapping Ferguslie Park for Sherwood Forest, but there they were still upsetting teams who don't like being closed down or tackled, coasting to the top six yet again on a wave of niggly fouls.*Tap*What's that at the window?*Tap* *Tap*Why, it's Stephen Robinson and John Park tossing up wee stones in the front garden! Park is holding a boombox aloft which is blaring Under the Moon of Love by Showaddywaddy, Robinson is making the "Can I get the cheque?" signature gesture over a two-year contract with the option of a that, I assume, is how the lovable Messi-pocketing Socceroo came to be back in Paisley this past to the commencement of his first spell, the relentless midfielder was called on for a full 90 minutes while the ink on his signature could still be midfield equation containing equal parts Mark O'Hara, Killian Phillips and Baccus is still to be fully balanced. Phillips has made the right-hand side of a midfield trio his own since arriving at the SMISA Stadium, leaving Baccus to slot into the central holding role vacated over the summer by Caolan this new combination allowed O'Hara to be sacrificed for attacking reinforcements in the second half without compromising much by way of battling and pressing. These three parts could well be rotated as duos as the season progresses, allowing Robinson to get two wingers on to the pitch with greater game itself, despite the fever-pitch build up as a home opener and chance to see Baccus once more, fizzled out to little Berthel Askou's Motherwell have the mild air of Simo Valakari's early St Johnstone - visibly comfortable on the ball though hesitant to do much with an off day for the Buddies, the home side managed more shots on target (and better chances they were too; eminently buriable) despite very limited possession. For stats fans, that's a shot on target for every 71 attempted passes compared to the Steelmen's 200.A midfield with Baccus back at the helm will likely not spell passive tiki-taka, but should make the experience of playing the Saints an unpleasant one for almost every opponent this it on!Mark Jardine can be found at Misery Hunters, external
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Park heads up St Mirren recruitment as Foyle departs
St Mirren have appointed John Park as head of recruitment and emerging talent after Martin Foyle left to join Carlisle was most recently head of recruitment at Blackburn Rovers and has also worked for clubs including Celtic, Rangers, Birmingham City, Maccabi Haifa and Vancouver Mirren CEO Keith Lasley said: "We are sorry to see Martin moving on and wish him the best of luck in his new challenge."His contributions have been key in the club's progression over the past few seasons and we thank him for all his efforts."We have, however, moved quickly to bring John to the club and we are excited to welcome him to St Mirren."John's experiences across the world, significantly in player trading and youth development, make him the ideal person to build upon the relative success at the club over the past few years in line with our club strategy."Manager Stephen Robinson says the exit of "close friend" Foyle is a "sad loss for the club".He added: "Martin has been an integral part of what we've done over the past three-and-a-half years and he's been an integral part of what I've done as a manager over 10 years now."The club have appointed John and it's important that we get working together quickly, build a relationship and I look forward to that."
Korea Herald
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Lee Seung-yoon, aespa take top honors at the 22nd Korean Music Awards
Each takes home three awards K-pop girl group aespa and singer Lee Seung-yoon shared the highest honors at the 22nd Korean Music Awards. The Korean Music Awards, which first began in 2004 and has since become one of Korea's most prestigious music awards, held its 22nd annual ceremony on Thursday at EQL Seongsu in Seoul. In the general categories, aespa won Song of the Year with its hit song "Supernova," while Lee Seung-yoon was named Musician of the Year. Notably, both aespa and Lee Seung-yoon achieved the impressive feat of winning three awards each. Aespa's hit song "Supernova" also earned them Best K-pop Song, while its full-length album "Armageddon" won Best K-pop Album. Currently on its world tour, aespa accepted the awards via video message, saying, 'Three years ago, we won 'Song of the Year' with 'Next Level,' and it is an honor to receive this award again after three years. We will continue working hard this year to repay the love we have received.' Along with Musician of the Year trophy, Lee Seung-yoon won Best Rock Song for "Anthems of Defiance" and Best Modern Rock Song for "Waterfall." Upon receiving the Musician of the Year award, he expressed, 'I believe I am receiving this award because my music does not turn away from the times but rather carries a sense of contemporaneity. I will continue to create music that finds its way into people's drawers, pockets and flower pots, music that does not forget its era.' Band Danpyunsun and the Moments won Album of the Year and Best Modern Rock Album for full-length album "Long Live the Music." Indie male duo Sanmanhan was selected as the Rookie of the Year. Other notable winners included G-Dragon, who won Best Rap Song for "Power" and John Park, who won Best Pop Album for "PSST!," his first full-length album in 11 years.
