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Brookhaven, Georgia

Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, Brookhaven was established in 2012. One of Georgia's newest cities, incorporated in 2012. Oglethorpe University is in Brookhaven.
Founded 2012 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County DeKalb County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Brookhaven, Georgia

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1900Education Growth: Higher education institutions helped shape Brookhaven's identity and economy.
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1990Economic Development: Brookhaven grew through the technology sector.
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2012Founded: Brookhaven was founded in DeKalb County.
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2012Incorporated: One of GA's newest cities.
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1900 Culture
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1990 Industry
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2012 Culture
Founded
2012 Government
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Did You Know?

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One of Georgia's newest cities, incorporated in 2012.
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Oglethorpe University is in Brookhaven.
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Affluent northeast Atlanta suburb.
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Brookhaven is located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
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Brookhaven has a population of approximately 57,000.
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