Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Brookhaven City Hall accepting Toys for Tots donations Residents can drop off donations for Toys for Tot through Dec. 19, at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road, Mondays and Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Toys can also be dropped off during the Light Up Brookhaven event on Wednesday, Dec. 7. (Details below) The following are guidelines from Toys for Tots: • New and unwrapped toys appropriate for boys and girls from newborn to 12 years old are welcomed. • Program administrators note that they always run short of toys for ages 0 to 2 and 10 and older. Suggested toys for older children include makeup kits, hair dryers, watches, colognes, perfumes, basketballs, footballs and other sporting equipment. • Bicycles are always in very high demand, and supplies never meet this demand. Please keep in mind that a bicycle cannot be distributed without a helmet. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 13 Please not the time change for this meeting. The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m.. Click here for agendas and other information. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS Dresden Drive remains closed through the weekend Dresden Drive continues to be closed between Apple Valley and Ellijay as crews repair damage to the road caused by a water main break. Barricades and signage are in place, and repairs will continue at least through the weekend. 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 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 administer tests to people ages six months and older. The site is located near the movie theater in Northeast Plaza, and the testing is at no cost to the insured or uninsured. More info here. Visit the Georgia Department of Public Health's vaccine locator and information site here. Visit the DeKalb Board of Health's website here for more information and resources. CITY OF BROOKHAVEN ONLINE RESOURCES Brookhaven Parks & Recreation offers 'rainout line' For UP-TO-DATE PARKS & RECREATION information related to pool closures, leagues, events, facilities and activities, call (470) 704-4774 or download the RainOutLine.com App, search for Brookhaven Parks and Recreation, highlight the star to add to favorites, and highlight the bell for notifications. Report potholes, code violations and more The City of Brookhaven offers Brookhaven Connect, a free smart phone app for citizens to report problems like potholes, code violations or sidewalk issues. The app is currently available for iPhone and Android phones or at CitySourced on other devices. Submit plans, make payments Project Portal for Development Services allows you to submit electronic applications and plans, make payments, schedule inspections, and track the status of projects. Click here to get started. Stay connected with the Brookhaven Blast You're already up to speed with all things Brookhaven, but what about your family and friends? Share the love and forward this email to anyone you know who wants to stay up to date with Brookhaven happenings. Sign up is a snap, just click here. www.BrookhavenGA.gov City of Brookhaven | 4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319 Unsubscribe szeeman@gmail.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by news@brookhavenga.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!