At its Fall General Meeting on Thursday evening October 12, the Historic Brookhaven

Neighborhood Association (HBNA) welcomed David Zaparanick, City of Atlanta arboricultural

manager. Zaparanick discussed three permits for tree removal:

He noted trees located on a resident’s property but in the city’s right of way are not handled by

his office, but instead by the Parks & Recreation department. Homeowners must contact this department at parkscustomerservice@atlantaga.gov for tree permits within the right of way.

The arborist department has a dedicated line to call if residents suspect a neighbor is cutting

down trees on a Saturday without a permit. The Code Busters number is 404-330-6178. If the

suspected violation occurs on a Sunday, Zaparanick encouraged neighbors to call 911.

The HBNA also voted in new board members and heard brief updates from committee chairs as well as City of Brookhaven District 3 Council Representative Madeline Simmons. The contents of the neighborhood time capsule were on display. The meeting took place at St. Martin’s Episcopal School and included heavy appetizers by C. Parks Catering and an open bar.