About Sandy Springs reporter. (Sandy Springs, GA) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 2, 2025)
International Festival moves back to Corporate Park By Logan C. Ritchie and Cathy Cobbs The City of Brookhaven announced on Sept. 10 that the 2025 Brookhaven International Festival will take now place at its former location, 1801 Corporate Blvd., at the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Brookhaven earlier announced that its third international festival on Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, would take place at Lenox Park, but moved back to Corporate Park as the redevelopment of the site has not begun. The family-friendly festival features live cultural and music performances, public art installations, international cuisine, and a global marketplace. Last year the festival drew 5,000 people. The property was purchased by Third & Urban to convert the massive office park to residential, retail, restaurant, and recreation spaces. “I invite everyone to come out for our third year and celebrate the many cultures that call Brookhaven home,” said Brookhaven City Council Member John Funny. International Festival headliners are Proyecto Uno and Third World, with special guest Kumar Fyah. Proyecto Uno is a Dominican- American award-winning group that blends merengue with dance, house, hip- hop, R&B, and tropical music. Celebrating 51 years, “Reggae Ambassadors” Third World is the longest running reggae band and one of Jamaica’s most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Part of the festival, a 5K walk/run that will benefit We Love Buford Highway, will take place Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Peachtree Creek Greenway. We Love Buford Highway is a 501(C)3 non-profit whose mission is preserving the multicultural identity of the Buford Highway corridor. “By naming us the beneficiary of this 5K, the city is not only celebrating the unique spirit of Buford Highway but also investing directly in our youth orchestra program, which nurtures the next generation through music and opportunity,” Lily Pabian, executive director of We Love Buford Highway, said. “Preserving this place takes vision, coalitions, and celebrations; this weekend is a shining example of what’s possible when a city leads with heart.” In 2023, the inaugural festival was Brookhaven’s first major event along the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor. WE COVER HIGH SCHOOL LIKE THE PROS. READ AND SUBSCRIBE AT AJC.COM/VARSITY OCTOBER 2025 |9 ROUGHDRAFT.NEWS YEAS Welcome to Lauderhills Fine Jewelry. With over four decades as a family owned business, we have had the priviledge of providing our community with jewelry to celebrate all of your family’s precious moments and milestones. FINE JEWELRY 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive Ste 107 Sandy Springs, GA 30350 www. Lauderhills.com 770-396-0492 Need an engagment ring? Celebrating your first child? Remaking grandma’s wedding set? Celebrating 25 years together? Sifting through an estate? Selling precious metals? Call Geneva. Call Geneva. Call Geneva. Call Geneva. Call Geneva. ...You know what to do.
