Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Light Up Brookhaven 2022 returns bigger and better to kick off the holidays A gift wrapped evening of Christmas magic, all merry and bright, will launch the holiday season in Brookhaven at this year’s Light Up Brookhaven planned for Dec. 7 in Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road from 6-9 p.m. The fun-filled event will be packed with holiday-themed activities including food, music, and giveaways leading up to the dramatic arrival of Santa, once again via the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta helicopter, (scheduled to arrive at 6:30 this year, weather permitting) followed by the lighting of the City’s dazzling 40’ Christmas tree. Rabbi Brian Glusman and members of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will also be returning this year to light the City’s Hanukah Menorah and dreidel. More information here. Brookhaven Parks and Recreation named #1 State Agency of 2022 The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) recognized Brookhaven Parks and Recreation as the State Agency of 2022 at its annual conference on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Pictured, from left: Alan Hadley, Park Operations Manager; Holli Browder, GRPA President; Brian Borden, Parks and Recreation Director; Latonya Ashley, Recreation Supervisor; and Karen Owens, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation. More info here. Parks Bond News The MCP Community Green and North Boardwalk are both open and the widened trail across the dam is nearing completion. Progress is being made on the Lynwood Park improvements and design is proceeding on the Brookhaven Park and Briarwood Park improvements as well as the MCP Lake House. Find an update on Parks Bond Projects at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/parks-bond-ref. Brookhaven offices closed for Thanksgiving City of Brookhaven administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving and will reopen Monday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. 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. Briarcliff Road Lane Closure on Monday, Nov. 21 On Nov. 21, a portion of the northbound lane along Briarcliff Road, near North Druid Hills Road, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while crews work to replace a broken manhole cover. This work is being performed by the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management. Commuters can expect temporary delays from the lane closure. Construction crews will work diligently to minimize the length of impact to motorists. For more information, visit the DWM website at www.dekalbwatershed.com, or call the DWM Project Information Line at 1-800-986-1108. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Food pantry open at Latin American