Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Rating agencies reaffirm Brookhaven’s 'Double Triple-A' credit rating Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) have again graded the financial health, management and fiscal policies of the City of Brookhaven, each giving the City the highest rating: S&P rated Brookhaven AAA, Moody’s awarded the City Aaa. “A local government is reflective of the residents it represents, and Brookhaven residents want and deserve quality,” said Mayor John Ernst. “The bonds will empower us to improve the quality of our infrastructure and construct an iconic City Hall, and the ratings on the bonds from Moody’s and S&P are a powerful endorsement of the quality of our fiscal stewardship.” Full story here. 'No Room for Hate When We're #BrookhavenStrong' Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones addresses the recent instances of anti-Semitic graffiti and literature littered in Brookhaven and neighboring cities in the latest issue of the Atlanta Jewish Times. Read the article here. Brookhaven's new Deputy Police Chief sworn in Mayor John Ernst administers the oath of office for Deputy Chief Jerry Lewis during a ceremony at Brookhaven City Hall on Feb. 15 with his wife, Sarita Henry-Lewis. Sweetheart Dance a magical good time Brookhaven Parks and Recreation hosted a Sweethearts Dance on Feb. 12 at Lynwood Park Recreation Center. Over 230 participants were in attendance and enjoyed refreshments, corsages, games, a photo booth and dancing to the DJ. City offices closed for Presidents Day City of Brookhaven administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents Day and will reopen Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Spotlight on the Parks Bond Program Since the Parks Bond was approved by voters in 2018, a lot of upgrades have already occurred in Brookhaven's Parks. In our Winter 2023 update, which has been mailed to Brookhaven residents, see what has happened, and what's in store for Ashford Park, Blackburn Park, Briarwood Park, Brookhaven Park, Lynwood Park, Murphey Candler Park and systemwide improvements. Download the publication here. 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. 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 Register now for Brookhaven's Black History Month Celebration The City of Brookhaven cordially invites you to its Black History Month Celebration event featuring Ambassador Andrew J. Young on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody (4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341). Seating is limited, so please RSVP by Feb. 21 at: https://tinyurl.com/BlackHistoryMonthCelebration City Hall survey extended through February & virtual input meetings; City Hall website launched 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. Residents can learn more about the project and participate in the survey at https://brookhavencityhall.wixsite.com/brookhavenproject. You can participate in one of the two virtual input meetings on Feb. 21 and 27. More info here. You can also check out the City's website with more information about the project here. Sign up to participate in the tree planting here. Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 28 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. Brookhaven Citizens' Police Academy accepting applications The next Brookhaven citizens' police academy is set to start on Wednesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at the Brookhaven Police Department, 2665 Buford Hwy NE. The citizens' police academy will run through May 10, and the deadline to apply is March 1.