Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS From left to right: Chair of the Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission Lauren Kiefer, Pro Tem Mayor and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones, Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst, Consul General of Mexico Javier Diaz de Leon, Explore Brookhaven Executive Director Renee Areng, and District 4 Councilman John Funny. 'Wings of the City' exhibition by world-renowned Mexican artist lands in Brookhaven The “Wings of the City” exhibit has landed in the City of Brookhaven to give residents a glimpse of Mexican culture through the universal eyes of art, as seen by world-renowned artist Jorge Marin. The mobile art exhibition is comprised of a collection of nine large scale bronze sculptures that are displayed in different locations around Brookhaven through April 2023. The official dedication of the exhibit took place on May 19 at the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta. The exhibition is the first planned event by the Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) since Brookhaven designated the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor in January. To see the locations where you can find the sculptures, visit: https://tinyurl.com/WingsofBrookhaven Brookhaven celebrates opening of Burns & McDonnell in Perimeter Summit Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones, Brookhaven Economic Development Director Shirlynn Fortson, and Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce President Alan Goodman were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Burns & McDonnell. The design firm, which ranks as No. 8 among the Top 500 Design Firms in the U.S., according to Engineering News-Record, is opening its Atlanta-area office in Brookhaven in Perimeter Summit. City of Brookhaven pools open for the summer on May 28 Keep cool this summer at one of the City of Brookhaven’s municipal pools or splash pad. The pools are located at: Murphey Candler Park, 1551 W, Nancy Creek Drive, and Briarwood Park, 2235 Briarwood Way NE. The splash pad is located at Ashford Park, 2980 Redding Road. All three will open for the summer on Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. The Lynwood Park pools is closed this summer as construction is underway on a new pool, pool house and splash pad. Details here. Parks & Rec Summer Activity Guide available now Parks & Recreation's 2022 Summer Activity Guide is available in the May issue of Reporter Newspapers, and can be downloaded here. You can also email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a complimentary copy mailed to your home. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 24 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS DeKalb Watershed replacing sewer lines in Drew Valley Road area DeKalb County Watershed will be inspecting and replacing sanitary sewer lines on Drew Valley Road and streets intersecting it -- Nesbitt, Poplar Springs, Ewing, Cortez Ln, Thompson Rd, Skyland Trl, Cove Circle, Wawona, and Briarwood Way -- through approximately June. Residents should expect traffic delays as DeKalb contractor Renee Group will be working in the middle of the roads. No roads will be closed and signs and flaggers will be present at all times. The latest updates on Brookhaven's paving progress Appalachee Drive, Cartecay Drive, Cove Circle, and Oaklawn Avenue are just some of the locations that Brookhaven is undertaking road repaving or reconstructions. Brookhaven's 2021 paving schedule has been extended into 2022. Find out the latest updates here. Find out more about the road building process here. 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. Learn more about the City of Brookhaven's Stormwater Division projects and initiatives here. AROUND TOWN Brookhaven Chamber hosting networking lunch on Wednesday The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking lunch on Wednesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at THERE Gastropub. Click here for more details and to register. 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