Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Langford Park officially opens; dedication service set for June 7 Langford Park, located at 1174 Pine Grove Ave., officially opened to the public on May 31. A special dedication ceremony is set at the park on Wednesday, June 7, at 5 p.m. The ceremony will honor Robert C. “Bob” Langford, for whom the park is named. The land once belonged to the family of Langford, who had grown up in the family home formerly on the site. Langford Park is a tribute to the fallen local war hero, lost in Vietnam half a century ago, as well as other members of the armed services who lost their lives in combat. More info here. Brookhaven to hold public hearings for 2023 millage rate Residents are encouraged to attend upcoming public hearings for the 2023 millage rate. Anyone who wants to attend and or participate can do so in person or virtually via Zoom. The meetings will be held Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at City Hall at 4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven. More info here. Brookhaven Finance Department wins Excellence in Financial Reporting For yet another year the City of Brookhaven’s Finance Department has won the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the seventh consecutive year Brookhaven has earned this award. The award, which is the highest form of recognition for government financial reporting and accounting, according to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), was given to the City’s Finance Department for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2021. More info here. Brookhaven Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide available now Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Activity Guide is available for download now in English and Spanish. To have a copy mailed to your home, email News@BrookhavenGa.gov 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. Future Brookhaven City Hall project information The future Brookhaven City Hall will be a gathering space for conducting the people’s business, to celebrate as a community, exchange ideas, and serve as a focal point and NorthStar for the City of Brookhaven within the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Brookhaven City Hall will be located at the corner of Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills Road on the existing long-term MARTA parking lot. Click here for more information. 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, June 13 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. ROAD CLOSURES & ALERTS Coosawattee Drive road closure May 30-June 23 A storm sewer repair at/near 2395/2396 Coosawattee Drive will require a road closure starting Tuesday, May 30, through Friday, June 23, 2023 (weather permitting). This is a rescheduled project from March. Detours will be in place. East Osborne Road closed May 30-Sept. 30 Empire Communities has begun construction of the underground infrastructure on Caldwell Road near E Osborne and on E Osborne between Apple Valley and Caldwell Rd to support development of the new Mackintosh townhome community. This may require intermittent closures / lane closures on Caldwell Road. Beginning May 30, E Osborne Road will have a long-term closure through Sept. 30, weather permitting, as underground utilities, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and other streetscape amenities, including the reconstruction of E Osborne Road between Apple Valley and Caldwell, are constructed. Please make plans to avoid this section of E Osborne. All addresses on Apple Valley and Caldwell will have continuous access. Emergency Bridge/Road Closure on W. Nancy Creek Drive ****6/1/2023 update