Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Brookhaven celebrates Chief Emeritus Yandura's retirement The City of Brookhaven celebrated the retirement of Chief Emeritus Gary Yandura after 47 years of service in law enforcement with nearly ten years of service with BrookhavenPolice Department Family, friends, peers, and co-workers attended a Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce ceremony this week to show their support and appreciation for his service and contributions. Chief Emeritus Yandura is pictured with Brookhaven Police officers and City Council above, and with Chief Brandon Gurley below. Click here for more photos. Brookhaven community celebrates MLK Day Thanks to everyone who helped make our annual MLK Day Dinner & Celebration a success. The annual event recognizes the Lynwood Trailblazers, who attended the previously segregated Lynwood School, now the City's Lynwood Recreation Center, and who bravely entered the DeKalb County School System following desegregation. The event is hosted by District 1 Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Linley Jones. The event included keynote speaker Ramando Davidson, executive recreation director for Atlanta and native of Lynwood Park; musical guests EJ and the Versatiles, Aaliyah Guthrie, Rev. Richard Pledger, and the Lynwood Park Community Choir; Pastor Reginald RJ Williams and Pastor Lackey; and WSB's Mark Winne as master of ceremonies. The event also included a special recognition of Cassandra Bryant, a longtime resident of Lynwood Park and recreation leader at Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department, who helps organize this event and others throughout the year, for her continued support of the community. See more photos here. 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 Northea