This is a small library. Good news is if they don't have what you want you can have them transfer…read morefrom another branch. The librarians are all fairly friendly, maybe slightly standoffish. My biggest complaint about this location is it is incredibly drab, little color or decor. Anytime I go I grab what I need & leave, it's not a place to hang out & read or just enjoy being there. Where we're from all of the local libraries, even the tiniest ones are community hubs- very welcoming, inviting with nice whimsical touches that draw you in, & lots of different community events for all ages going on. Not sure if it's lack of funding or the Atlanta area has so many paid attractions that they don't invest in their important local resources which is disappointing.

This is a solid local library carrying a good mix of fiction, non fiction, and a large kids…read moresection. There are many events hosted here so check the schedule that's usually posted in the front. Those events are mostly catered to kids so I'm sure families will find them fun. Holds are kept on the far left as you enter the library. The kid's section is on the far right. There are at least three help desks staffed with helpful caring staff. They make this library very welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Computers are available in the middle of the library. Parking is easy and spacious.

I came for the Brookhaven Chamber's winter coat drive. This was my first time at the new city…read morecentre and its rooftop. I loved the space. There was plenty of room both indoors and outdoors. Right now the rooftop is fully open but I'm looking forward to when the glass is in because it did get windy at times and drizzle slightly. Great space to work from during the day and there's a nice coffee shop inside.

Clean location. Great service. If you're coming to get your tag renewed, you'll be in and out in…read moreless than 15 minutes. It's not a popular location either which is why I was able to go out so quickly on both visits. I came on a Thursday and 30 minutes before closing.

I read other comments and saw a 3.5 rating ,,but wow did I have the best in and out service…read more Starting from the security, grabbing a ticket and then being called "next". The lady Gail who sits at number 10 was pleasant, quick, thorough, and professional with a hint of kindness. I couldn't have been in there more than 7 min.

I've been to a couple of other DeKalb Library branches, but this Brookhaven one is the most compact…read moreone I've visited. It feels cramped and tight. There is a downstairs, but I didn't get to scope it out. An old man kept staring at me. And a woman's phone kept going off. Aside from the questionable patrons, the employees are nothing but helpful and welcoming. There's parking in the front (entrance off of Sylvan Circle) as well as in the back of the building.

After finally registering for a Dekalb County library card, I was excited to check out some of the…read moredifferent branches. The Brookhaven Library is located next to my dentist, so I stopped in on my way out. This location is tiny! It's almost tiny enough to be cute, but seems to lack the resources that larger branches have. The parking is pretty inconvenient since, well, it's so small. And the one way parking lot makes in annoying to have to enter and exit the corner lot, especially if there's traffic. I felt a little uncomfortable with the few homeless people loitering outside. But maybe that's just my own problem. The struggle of being close to a Marta station, maybe? Speaking of which, this location is a brief walk from the Brookhaven Marta Station. If I ever see a book or movie that I want from Brookhaven, I may just request it online to be shipped to Dunwoody so I can avoid this library in the future.

I went to the Chamblee Police Station for a police ride-along. The process began with an email. I…read moreemailed the Police Department and my inquiry about ride-alongs was forwarded to the Assistant. Chief. He responded back to me via email pretty promptly and provided me with the forms that I needed to get the ball rolling. The first set of forms is to authorize a background check. The next set consists of release and permission waivers. Once the paperwork clears, the department then contacts you via email to schedule your ride time. Once your requested time is approved you report to the police department at the approved time. The typical ride-along lasts for 4 hours. When I reported to the designated check-in area on my scheduled date and time, I was asked to be seated until the Supervisor on duty came out with my assigned ride-along officer and further instruction. In about 2 minutes (or less) I was greeted by 3 officers; one of which was the officer that I was assigned to ride with, Officer Hidalgo. Before leaving the station, one of the three officers, Lieutenant Waasdorp, briefly went over some basic safety rules and instructions and then Officer Hidalgo and I were off. I rode with Officer Hidalgo as he responded to a couple of calls until he was called back to the station to be reassigned to another incident that required his assistance. I was then assigned to Officer Quarless. Both Officers Hidalgo & Quarless were GREAT! They did an excellent job explaining the process to me (what the radio call codes mean, what the incident reports entail, some of the procedures followed for specific types of calls) as I observed the way that they responded to the various situations that came up. They also were very thorough in answering questions that I had as I observed, and about things in general as a community resident. I really enjoyed this experience. I've always had a great appreciation for what the police do day-to-day to keep our communities safe that we as citizens sometimes take for granted. After this experience, I have an even greater understanding and appreciation of what a 'day in the life' of a cop in the field actually looks like. In today's climate of strained police and community relations due to a seemingly overwhelming amount of reports of police brutality, unjustified shootings, etc., it was refreshing to see firsthand that there are still good cops out there who truly just want to protect and serve in hopes that their efforts make a difference in the community. More importantly, (at least based on my interactions with the police in general and with MY local police department) I feel confident that these 'good' cops out-number the 'bad' ones. All in all, I appreciate that the department made my ride-along request a relatively simple and swift process to complete, and my experience an overall enjoyable and informative one. Thank you Assistant Chief Beller, Lieutenant Waasdorp, Officer Hidalgo, and Officer Quarless for taking the time out to educate and for getting me out and back safely!

I am writing this review after an extremely frustrating experience attempting to report what I…read morebelieve was a legitimate criminal matter involving my dogs, O.C.G.A. §16-10-20. In May 2025, my ex-wife refused to return my dogs to me and later falsely informed the DeKalb County Animal Shelter that I had died while deployed. I did not discover this until October 2025, when I received the official paperwork from the shelter. Upon learning this information, I immediately contacted the non-emergency line to file a police report. Unfortunately, the dispatcher I spoke with was dismissive, rude, and openly attempted to determine on her own what constituted a criminal matter versus a civil issue before a report was even taken. She also never identified herself during the call. After several months of repeated attempts to obtain assistance, I finally received a callback from Officer Brandon White. He reluctantly took my report and contacted me one time afterward, stating he had contacted dispatch and was heading to the shelter. After that, I never heard from him again despite multiple follow-up emails over the course of several months. Due to the lack of response, I escalated the matter through the chain of command and contacted Deputy Andrianne Byrd, providing documentation regarding the incident and the absence of investigative follow-up. I did not receive a response from Deputy Byrd. Lieutenant Guy Antinozzi later left me a voicemail, but despite returning his call three times and leaving two voicemail messages, I never received a callback. As of today, I still have not received meaningful communication or resolution from this department. My concern is not simply the outcome of the case, but the complete lack of professionalism, communication, and accountability throughout the process. Based on my experience, the level of responsiveness and follow-through from this agency has been deeply disappointing.

My first review for the police...not a group I get to interact with too often which I guess is a…read moregood thing. Well, today was an exception. We were in Buckhead to eat at King + Duke which was a wonderful meal BTW. We head back to the parking lot afterward to find my friend's brand new Audi SUV was broken into and his laptop case with 2 laptops in it missing. The police came out within minutes after the call ran prints on the car and were super courteous. Will upgrade to 5 stars if they can find the culprit...

Atlanta's finest, serving in Zone 2!!read more

Bad service bad support no help at all. told me 10 days been 36 days still no title, as bad as it…read morecan be.want to keep money for no service.