Toco Hill Owners Oppose Brookhaven Annexation

EDENS, a national real estate developer that partially owns the Toco Hill Shopping Center, announced its objection to its proposed annexation into the city of Brookhaven, according to a letter to Brookhaven officials.

“EDENS opposes the petition and the inclusion of EDENS-owned property in the annexation without our consent,” stated Herbert Ames, managing director of EDENS, in the June 28 letter.

“DeKalb County and its officials have worked closely with EDENS during our ownership to redevelop this vital corridor of the county into a thriving commercial district for the community, business owners, and all residents people who live, work and recreate in the area,” Ames stated in the letter. “There has been tremendous progress made in this corridor and more to come.”

“We have enjoyed a strong working relationship with DeKalb County, its Chief Executive Officer and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and have appreciated their approach to economic development and community building,” Ames stated.

“On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, I appreciate EDENS and its investment in DeKalb and we look forward to maintaining a fruitful partnership as we continue to bring economic growth and prosperity to our county,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.

In the letter, Ames requested that “EDENS-owned properties be removed from the area being considered for annexation.”