Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Registration open for 2023 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K Registration is now open for the 2023 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K, taking place Saturday, March 18, at 8:30 a.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. This year’s 5K, which is both USATF-certified for 2023 Peachtree Road Race qualifying and a fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, will take runners through Brookhaven’s Blackburn Park. More information here. Brookhaven issues permit moratorium on Buford Highway At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Brookhaven City Council approved a 6-month moratorium on all land use petitions and land development permits on the section of Buford Highway within the city limits. “Buford Highway is an exciting corridor in the City of Brookhaven. It is our international culture corridor. There are many opportunities for development and redevelopment along Buford Highway, but as we are reviewing the Comprehensive Plan at this juncture, it’s a good time to pause and ensure we have a game plan for the future,” said District 4 Councilman John Funny. More info here. Blackburn Park Community Garden work day District 1 Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Linley Jones recently participated in a Blackburn Park Community Garden work day. The volunteers host monthly work days at the garden. Blackburn Park is located at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. For more information about the community garden and volunteering, visit www.FriendsOfBlackburnPark.org. City offices closed for MLK Day City of Brookhaven administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, for MLK Day and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 8:30 a.m. Brookhaven seeks public input on City Hall design The City of Brookhaven is seeking public input on the look of its future City Hall. Residents are encouraged to take part in a survey to gauge their visual design preferences. The survey asks questions about residents’ architectural and artistic preferences, as well as preferred dining options and how an open public space should be utilized, among other items. Public input will be integrated into a final document that will offer inspiration and guidance to the Brookhaven City Council on the building’s ultimate design. The survey will be open through the end of January. “I strongly encourage residents to get involved in this process,” said Mayor John Ernst. “This building is for the community and should stand for Brookhaven for decades to come and will represent the City in a physical form. This is your chance to tell the architect what you think Brookhaven looks like.” More information here. Brookhaven 10-Year Anniversary Edition celebrates City's history Check out the December issue of Reporter Newspaper's special City of Brookhaven 10th anniversary edition. Highlights include a Q&A with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, conversations with Police Chief Emeritus Gary Yandura and Police Chief Brandon Gurley, a look at the evolution of the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival and more. Email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a copy mailed to your home. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 24 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.. Click here for agendas and other information. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS Skyland Drive Road Closure: Jan. 18-Feb. 17 A storm sewer repair across Skyland Drive (between Duke Rd and Georgian Terrace (at/near 1755 Georgian Terrace) will require a road closure starting Wednesday, Jan. 18, through Feb. 17 (weather permitting). Detours will be in place. More information and updates here. Road closure for Caldwell Road storm sewer rehabilitation: Jan. 3-Feb. 3 There will be a storm sewer repair near 2873 Caldwell Road that will require a road closure starting Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Feb. 3 (weather permitting). Detours will be in place. Click here for more information and updates. Emergency Bridge/Road Closure on W. Nancy Creek Drive The bridge near 1243 W. Nancy Creek Drive in Brookhaven is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to severe structural issues and has been demolished. Click here for updates on construction of the new bridge. 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 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 High