Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Public input needed for Ashford Dunwoody, Windsor Parkway intersection The City of Brookhaven, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, is seeking feedback about a proposed project to convert the stop intersection at Ashford Dunwoody Road and Windsor Parkway into a single-lane roundabout. Visit the project information page at www.TinyUrl.com/AshDunWin to view more information. A link to the survey, which is live through Nov. 18, can be found near the bottom of the page. Peachtree Creek Greenway parking lot closed for sewer repair The Peachtree Greenway parking lot at North Druid Hills is closed through Nov. 26 to allow repairs to the sanitary sewer line that runs under the parking lot. Greenway patrons will be able to park at the other trailheads at 1801 Corporate Blvd. and 1793 Briarwood Road. Briarwood Recreation Center closed for park renovations With the Brookhaven City Council’s approval Sept. 12 of one of the final Park Bond construction contracts, Briarwood Recreation Center is closed for park renovations. The rec center is closed until late spring for parking lot and stormwater work. The Briarwood Way entrance is permanently closed. Enter the park through the main entrance on Briarwood Road. During construction, the park drive will be closed below the tennis courts. The playground and tennis courts will remain open during construction. More information is available at https://www.brookhavenga.gov/parks-bond-ref. Click here for an FAQ sheet addressing frequently asked questions we have received concerning the upcoming Briarwood Park Improvements project. Glass recycling now available at the Public Safety Building With Briarwood Park undergoing renovations, glass recycling is now available in the parking lot of the new Public Safety Building, located at 1793 Briarwood Road. Future Brookhaven City Hall News & Updates The future Brookhaven City Hall will be a gathering space for conducting the people’s business, to celebrate as a community, exchange ideas, and serve as a focal point and NorthStar for the City of Brookhaven within the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Brookhaven City Hall will be located at the corner of Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills Road on the existing long-term MARTA parking lot. Click here for more information, including construction updates, plans, presentations and a virtual tour of the future building. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 14 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS ROAD CLOSURES & ALERTS The Georgia Department of Transportation is working on improvements to reduce crash frequency and congestion at the intersection of I-85 at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road and replace the bridge over Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County. Click here for project status and information. Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close lanes on State Route (SR) 42/North Druid Hills Road for utility work starting Friday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Nov. 10. In addition to nighttime closures, there will be a right lane closure at Buford Highway from West Druid Hills Road to North Druid Hills Road from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Full traffic impact alerts can be found here. Storm sewer replacement to restrict traffic on Victor Road and Dunwoody Trail An upcoming storm sewer rehabilitation/replacement project is slated on Victor Road from Dunwoody Place to and across Dunwoody Trail that will restrict Victor Road to one-lane access beginning Oct. 30, and close Dunwoody Trail near Victor Road when replacing the storm pipe across the roadway, tentatively in mid-November. More info at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/publicworks/page/victor-road-storm-sewer-conveyance-improvements PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Bag your leaves; please don't dump them in storm drains In the fall, bag your leaves for curbside pickup. In the spring, do it again with your grass cuttings. Even better, compost them to make a natural fertilizer for your garden. But whatever you do, don't dump them in a stream or storm drain, and don't leave them on the sidewalk. Learn more about Brookhaven's stormwater management at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/publicworks/page/stormwater-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. Suthers Food Pantry will be CLOSED Saturday, Nov. 11, for a church event. It will be OPEN Nov. 18, then CLOSED Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. AROUND TOWN Visit www.explorebrookhaven.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @explorebrookhaven for events, weekly specials, restaurant updates and more. CITY OF BROOKHAVEN ONLINE RESOURCES Report po