Brookhaven says new fire station will improve response times; residents raise concerns

Brookhaven's City Council voted 3-1 Monday to approve a contract with DeKalb County to build a new fire station in Blackburn Park. It's part of a larger, yearslong county effort to build and renovate fire stations.But some Brookhaven residents say they feel blindsided by the project and didn't learn about the plans until the contract came before the council last month. They also worry about the effects on traffic, green space and children's ability to walk safely in the area.Officials say discus