Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS It’s a blast: Brookhaven fireworks regs keep everyone safe while having fun It’s that patriotic time of year filled with fireworks and celebration. However, there are some state and local legal restrictions in place meant to make it a joyful time for everyone. Fireworks can be legally used in Brookhaven any day from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. and until 11:59 p.m. on July 3 and 4. Every year, the Brookhaven Police Department (BPD) receives a number of calls that could be avoided if everyone follows the ordinances and common-sense rules created to make the holiday safe for all. Click here for a few reminders from the BPD as well as some safety tips. City of Brookhaven offices closed Monday, July 4 City of Brookhaven administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 8:30 a.m. Brookhaven celebrates Park and Recreation Month This July, join Brookhaven Parks and Recreation to celebrate how Brookhaven is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation. Community members are invited join the Parks and Recreation Department at the Poolside Picnic, which will be held at the Briarwood Recreation Pool, 2235 Briarwood Way, on July 16 from 12-3 p.m. More information here. Brookhaven/Chamblee host successful Household Hazardous Waste Drive event The City of Brookhaven, in partnership with the City of Chamblee and Live Thrive, hosted a very successful Household Hazardous Waste Drive recycling event on June 11, 2022, at Plaza Fiesta parking lot. A total of 251 residents from Brookhaven and Chamblee were served at the recycling event. A total of 29,247 pounds of hazardous waste was diverted from the water system and landfill. More info here. Brookhaven Annual Report features 2021's accomplishments It’s City of Brookhaven Annual Report time! The 2021 edition looks back at last year’s highlights as we continued to overcome the challenges of the pandemic. We won national awards, made major improvements to our roads and parks, and hosted a successful Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Summer Block Party. This month we are highlighting pages from the Annual Report on our Facebook and Instagram pages @BrookhavenGAgov and @CiudadDeBrookhaven. And pay attention- there will be a fun online quiz to take with prizes courtesy of our partners at Explore Brookhaven. No worries if you missed a day- you probably received the Annual Report in your mailbox. But if you didn’t, you can download it at tinyurl.com/BrookhavenAnnualReport2021. You can also email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a copy mailed to your home. City of Brookhaven pools open for the summer Keep cool this summer at one of the City of Brookhaven’s municipal pools or splash pad. The pools are located at: Murphey Candler Park, 1551 W, Nancy Creek Drive, and Briarwood Park, 2235 Briarwood Way NE. The splash pad is located at Ashford Park, 2980 Redding Road. The Lynwood Park pools is closed this summer as construction is underway on a new pool, pool house and splash pad. Details here. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 26 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS Emergency Bridge/Road Closure on W. Nancy Creek Drive Effective immediately, the bridge near 1243 W. Nancy Creek Drive in Brookhaven is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. On Friday, July 1, GDOT engineers discovered severe structural issues with the bridge while conducting a routine inspection. The bridge will be closed for an extended period of time while emergency repairs are made. Residents on the west side of the bridge must access the neighborhood from Old Johnson Ferry Road until further notice. Commuters using W. Nancy Creek Road to travel between Ashford Dunwoody Road and Sandy Springs must detour via Johnson Ferry Road or I-285. Updates will be posted on social media and on the Public Works website at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/PublicWorks as they become available. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support while these critical repairs are made. The latest updates on Brookhaven's paving progress Appalachee Drive, Cartecay Drive, Cove Circle, and Oaklawn Avenue are just some of the locations that Brookhaven is undertaking road repaving or reconstructions. Brookhaven's 2021 paving schedule has been extended into 2022. Find out the latest updates here. Find out more about the road building process here. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Food pantry open at Latin American Association To receive food or make a contribution you must make an appointment. Those interested can call the LAA at 404-639-1839. The Suthers Food Pantry will be closed Saturday, July 2, and will reopen Saturday, July 9. Learn more about the City of Brookha