Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS ‘Mondays With Madeleine’ virtual town hall to feature 2022 recap with Mayor John Ernst The public is invited to join District 3 Councilwoman Madeleine Simmons for the November edition of her “Mondays With Madeleine” town hall. Mayor John Ernst will join Councilwoman Simmons for a look back at 2022. This month’s town hall will be held Monday, Nov. 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. More info here. BPD's Rossana Morales-Romero named Administrative Assistant of the Year Please join us in congratulating our very own Executive Assistant Rossana Morales-Romero for being awarded the 2022 Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police District 11 Administrative Assistant of the Year. Mrs. Morales-Romero is a founding member of the Brookhaven Police Department. She quickly became the go-to person in the agency and developed systems and processes that helped establish the police department. Pictured: GACP President Alan Rowe, Rossana Morales-Romero, David Romero, and Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley. Brookhaven considers 2023 Budget Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman submitted the Administration’s recommended 2023 Proposed General Budget to the Mayor and City Council at the regular business meeting on Oct. 25. “The City of Brookhaven is a complex organization that provides services 24/7; maintains an extensive public infrastructure; provides engaging recreational programs; assists property owners in land development and building projects; etc. Through it all, we strive to provide the highest level of customer service, transparency, sound fiscal stewardship, and tangible results,” said Sigman. More information and public hearing schedule here. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 29 Please not the time change for this meeting. The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29, 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 contractor for the City of Brookhaven has started the demolition process of the bridge. The first phase of preparation for the demolition is the relocation of Dekalb County water lines, currently attached to the existing bridge. The City’s Public Works Department anticipates that once the water lines are moved, the demolition process will be finished in two weeks. Click here for updates. Transform I-285/400 Lane Closures Georgia DOT’s contractor will close lanes in both directions on I-285 between Ashford Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road for bridge demolition and reconstruction over Glenridge Drive, SR 400, and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The eastbound lane closed on Oct. 8 and the westbound lane was anticipated to close on Oct. 22. This work and associated I-285 lane closures are anticipated to take eight months to complete. Motorists should expect profound delays and should avoid I-285 in this area if possible. If your route includes this area rely on your preferred wayfinding apps for alternate routes and leave early. Stay up to date 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. AROUND TOWN Please join us for a public tour on Sunday, November 13 at 10:00am at the North Druid Hills Trailhead. Bring your friends & neighbors. https://signup.com/go/vqcvJxC Visit www.explorebrookhaven.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @explorebrookhaven for events, weekly specials, restaurant updates and more. COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES Brookhaven closings, cancellations and resources The City of Brookhaven has established a website listing Brookhaven closings, cancellations, testing sites, and resources relating to the COVID-19 pandemic at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/covid19 COVID-19 testing & vaccination site open in Northeast Plaza on Buford Highway ****VACCINES FOR KIDS NOW AVAILABLE! COVID Care Georgia is now offering vaccinations and boosters for everyone ages 5+**** As part of Brookhaven’s ongoing commitment to the health and safety of its residents, a COVID testing and vaccination site is now open at Northeast Plaza, 3371 Buford Highway, in Brookhaven. The new testing site, also staffed by COVID Care Georgia, will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. every weekday except Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekends. The site can accommodate drive-up and walk-up customers and medical assistants on site can