Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Hot Pursuit raises funds for Shop With a Badge The Brookhaven Police Department recently held its annual Hot Pursuit 5K, Fun Run and Tot Trot. The event had 290 participants and raised over $26,000 for Shop With a Badge, where police officers take underprivileged children shopping for the holidays. Volunteers needed for Brookhaven Park community garden Are you interested in participating in and helping build a new community garden in Brookhaven Park? Organizers for the existing Blackburn community garden are working to determine interest in this project to help get it started. Click here or email NewGardens2023@outlook.com for more information. Brookhaven Emergency Management urges flash flood awareness With recent flash flooding events in Brookhaven, the City’s Emergency Management division urges residents stay aware of the risks and sign up for alerts. “As we learned from recent storms, flash flooding is a risk to our creeks and the roadways,” said Sgt. Matthew Murray, the Brookhaven Police Department’s Emergency Management Team Lead. Make sure you are weather-aware by signing up for Brookhaven Alerts and watch out for flood warnings. To register for Brookhaven Alerts, www.BrookhavenGA.gov/BrookhavenAlert. More info here. City offices closed in observance of Labor Day City of Brookhaven administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 8:30 a.m. Sustainable Brookhaven bumper stickers available now Do you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle in the City of Brookhaven? Then drop by City Hall at 4362 Peachtree Road between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to claim your complimentary Sustainable Brookhaven bumper sticker. You can even charge up your vehicle for free while you are here! And stay tuned for more information about electric vehicle charging stations in the City, our electric fleet, and how all this helps create a more Sustainable Brookhaven. Promotion lasts until supplies run out. Email News@BrookhavenGA.gov with questions. Brookhaven Comprehensive Plan 10-Year update kicks off The City officially kicked off the 10-year update to Brookhaven’s Comprehensive Plan via a public hearing before City Council at its Aug. 22 regular meeting. The hearing was preceded by a brief overview of the plan update process and ways for the public to get involved. With a focus on future growth and development, this long-range plan establishes the City’s vision for future land use, defines related short-term community needs and opportunities, and creates a clear path to achieve the City’s goals. During the planning process, the City will work with community members to explore topics that impact future land use and development, including housing options, economic development, sustainability initiatives, transportation and walkability, infrastructure needs, and more! The City is busy preparing for citywide community engagement opportunities this fall. Want to learn more and participate in future events? Visit Brookhaven2044.com to review project information and subscribe the email outreach list for the plan update. The plan update process will extend through summer 2024. Notice of General Election and Qualifying Fees The date of the Municipal Election for the seats of Mayor and Council Districts 1, 2, and 3 is Tuesday, Nov.7, 2023. Qualifying dates for the District 2 Special Election are Monday, Sept. 11,-Wednesday, Sept.13, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. More info here. Brookhaven Pools and Splash Pads Open through Labor Day The City of Brookhaven announces that City pools will be open on a modified schedule from Aug. 6 through Labor Day, Sept. 4. The pools listed below will be open only on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open through Sept. 4 Murphey Candler Pool, 1551 West Nancy Creek Drive, Brookhaven. Lynwood Park Pool and Splash Pad, 3360 Osborne Rd NE, Brookhaven. Briarwood Park Pool, 2235 Briarwood Way NE, Brookhaven. On Labor Day, Sept. 4, all pools will be open from 12 – 6 p.m. Ashford Park Splash Pad The Ashford Park Splash Pad at 2980 Redding Road NE, Brookhaven will remain open through Sept. 30, Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (closed Mondays) For more information on pool fees, season passes, hours of operation, and pool and splash pad rentals, visit https://www.brookhavenga.gov/parksrec/page/aquatic-programs-and-information. Front Yard Tree Program takes root in Brookhaven Back by popular demand, Brookhaven is once again partnering with Trees Atlanta to sponsor the Front Yard Tree Program. In this partnership, Trees Atlanta will plant up to 80 trees. Homeowners can choose one of five varieties of White oak, Overcup oak, Willow oak, River Birch and Sycamore, all between six and eight feet in height. Trees Atlanta will plant