Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Windsor-Osborne art crosswalks to be installed this weekend Big changes are coming soon to the roundabout intersection at Windsor Parkway and Osborne Road. The City of Brookhaven’s Arts and Culture Commission announces that the installation of art crosswalks at the newly constructed roundabout will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13. During this time, there will be detours around the intersection. ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall to feature tree canopy discussion The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the August 2023 edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall. This month’s town hall will be held Monday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. via video conference, and will be broadcast on Facebook Live on the City’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrookhavenGAgov. “Please join me for District 3 updates as well as a discussion with Jeff Dadisman, the City’s Tree Canopy Program Preservation Manager, for a discussion on all things trees,” said Councilwoman Simmons. More info here. Notice of General Election and Qualifying Fees The date of the Municipal Election for the seats of Mayor and Council Districts 1 and 3 is Tuesday, Nov.7, 2023. Qualifying dates are Aug. 23-25. Full notice here. Brookhaven Police Department announcement: 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 the tree and provide the initial mulching and watering and include a two-year replacement guarantee. Beginning immediately, residents can apply at www.treesatlanta.org/yardtree and select “Brookhaven,” while quantities last. Continuing last year’s promotion, there is no application fee for Brookhaven residents. More info here. 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, Aug. 22 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS Registration open for dance classes Hi parents – we’re glad to announce that CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND DANCE® will be returning this Fall to offer classes at Brookhaven Parks. CMD has been the finest dance enrichment program in the Southeast for over 40 years. All instructors are professionals (degreed or professional credits). Your child receives studio quality instruction, conveniently at this location. Important info: Class begins Sept. 7 and 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE, BUT CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER RIGHT AWAY Classes available (all 45 min.): Ashford: Tap-Ballet Thursdays, 4 p.m., ages 2.5-5 Lynwood: Pre-Ballet, Saturdays, 10 a.m., ages 2.5-4 Lynwood: Tap-Ballet, Saturdays, 10:45 a.m., ages 4-6 Lynwood: Hip Hop Tots, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m., ages 3-5 Annual registration fee $40, then $79 monthly through May Click here for printable registration form, or register at www.CreativeMovementAndDance.com Direct Links to register: RegisterCMD-BHaven-Ashford RegisterCMD-Bhaven-LWood Recital in May (for dance classes only) – no additional recital fees or costume fees. CMD provides costumes.