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WHERE YOU LIVE Places since 1985. Residents love their communi ty’s long history. Historic Brookhaven Neighborhood Association President Frank Clementis home dates to 1929. Martinez said her house is built on land that was once owned by Atlanta May or William B. Hartsfield. Residents are so proud of their community that some objected to sharing its name when the new city of Brookhaven was created by the state Legislature last year. People from outside Historic Brookhaven love the lush lawns and his toric homes, too. Houses in the neigh borhood are often used as venues for fundraisers, and movie studios regular ly use the neighborhood as a location for filming. “They love the diversity of the neighborhood, the different archi tectural style, the big lots and big trees,” dementi said. Recently, the movies “Life As We Know It” and “Hall Pass” were filmed in the neighborhood. And dementi said his kitchen is being considered as the set for a commercial. Clementi said Historic Brookhaven is home to people in all stages of life. There are people who grew up in the neighborhood who now want to move back and raise their own families there. One Historic Brookhaven family has been in the neighborhood for four gen erations, he said. Martinez said some residents love the neighborhood so much that they will move to a new house just a few blocks away. “They might move, but many of them move within the neighborhood because they don’t want to leave the neighbor hood. Nobody wants to move,” she said. “Many of our houses sell without even going on the market.” The Historic Brookhaven Neigh- Is there something special about your neighborhood? Let us know at editor@reporternewspapers. net Angelo Ct. Club Cir. Brookhaven 'Fuller RcTT Moore's! (Peachtree Rd.) Bellaire Lane Brookhaven Manor HISTORIC BROOKHAVEN Above is a map of the streets that comprise Historic Brookhaven. For a larger version of this map, go to ReporterNewspapers.net. borhood Association is not your aver age homeowners association. Run by a 14-member board, the organization keeps watch over zoning and transpor tation issues in two counties, in addition to replacing pillars at the entrances to the neighborhood and hosting welcome parties for new neighbors. “I think there’s a real passion on the board that really cares,” dementi said. “There’s so much going on here -- like development — that we need to take an active role.” Despite being more than a century old, there is an ephemeral quality about Historic Brookhaven. “Many neighborhoods go through ebbs and flows and cycles,” Martinez said. “Here, you have a neighborhood that has been pretty active for 103 years.” Now Open! Buckead at Powers Ferry Square 3718 Roswell Road. Atlanta, GA 30342 • 404-500-1027 www.facebook.com/KazooToysAtlanta Atlanta’s new home for unique toys that keep kids active, creative, and learning. Wide selection of high quality toys and games, with knowledgeable, personal service! Toys that play with imagination! BH . DELIVERY (LIMITED AREA MIN $10) CARRY OUT • CATERING • FULL BAR SERVICE WATCH OUR OPEN KITCHEN & EXPERIENCE THE ART OF CHINESE COOKING!! Egg Ro " y 0 cati° n ' ed Bl ce ’ dshaven 3887 Peachtree Road, Buckhead/Brookhaven And Other Locations 404-816-2229 I www.ChinChinAtlanta.com 2009 Best Chinese-The Sunday Paper 2001-2002 Best Chinese by Atlanta Jewish Times readers 1998-2012 Best Chinese by Creative Loafing ‘Mouth-watering Chin Chin spices things up”. -The Atlanta Journal Constitution “Most Memorable Meal” -Where Atlanta Magazine - 21/2 stars-Knife & Fork Chin Chin Chinese Resiouror a r pm S\lmn H 1 . y. ■qC Hmii jLi 1 ( ■WI1 mu It’s all about caring for Mom At every milestone of my life I felt my mother’s eyes light up. And now that I have a family of my own I know what it means to be a Mom. So when my Mom needed daily help with normal ac tivities of living we chose The Hallmark® Buckhead. The personal comfort, care and levels of service provided are up to Mom’s high standards - and mine, too. Now when I see Mom’s eyes light up I know it’s because she feels at home. Call today to schedule your personal visit. 1-888-804-7487 ¥ ♦/* Independent Living THE HALLMARK Personalized Assisted Living Buckhead 650 Phipps Boulevard NE, Brookdale Senior Living Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Your story continues here... www.brookdaleliving.com ®Reg. U.S., Patent and TM Office 20526-FSI01-0912 MRM (5\ www.ReporterNewspapers.netl MAY3 — MAY16,2013 | 5