diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ IMPROVEMENTS:
     exist [GH-981]
   * core: Rename successfully finished allocations to "Complete" rather than
     "Dead" for clarity [GH-975]
+  * core: Garbage collection partitioned to avoid system delays [GH-1012]
   * cli: `alloc-status` explains restart decisions [GH-984]
   * cli: `node-drain -self` drains the local node [GH-1068]
   * cli: `node-status -self` queries the local node [GH-1004]