Rep. Parent is interviewed by Trey Miller of the Trey Miller Group about Brookhaven
2.2.2012Tom Sullivan
Parent, Oliver Introduce Municipalization Legislation Bill
1.30.2012Stephanie Arnold
Brookhaven Patch
"This process must be done with sound planning and with attention given to the economic viability of the counties and of the Atlanta region, which is the economic engine of the State," said Rep. Parent. Read More »
Rep. Parent Moves to Annex Dresden East to Chamblee
1.26.2012Rebecca Chase Williams
The Dunwoody Crier
State Rep. Elena Parent (D-north DeKalb) announced that she will introduce a bill this legislative session to annex the Dresden East neighborhoods along with Century Center, the rest of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport and Plaza Fiesta into the city of Chamblee. Read More »
Brookhaven Lobby Group Taking Action
1.25.2012Bobby Tedder
North DeKalb Neighbor
Proponents of the Brookhaven community attaining city status are seeking to turn up the volume on their efforts.
BrookhavenYES, an advocacy group bent on the passage of legislation that would ultimately turn the final decision on cityhood over to residents, held their first official meeting last week at Oglethorpe University.
"We're not here to bash DeKalb County," said Read More »
Parent says she'll propose new rules on creating cities
1.23.2012Joe Earle
Brookhaven Reporter
Rep. Elena Parent says she plans to introduce legislation to "tweak" state laws governing the creation of new cities to make parts of the process more transparent. Read More »
