Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Put kids in the driver’s seat at Brookhaven Touch-A-Truck The popular family-friendly Brookhaven Touch-A-Truck event returns for the first time since the pandemic to Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The hands-on, educational event offers opportunities for children to explore, climb and touch a all types of trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery and other equipment. Included in the machinery mix will be police vehicles and the City’s new street sweeper, giving the youngsters the opportunity to meet those who protect, serve and build our community. A street sweeping demonstration will take place at noon. For special needs youngsters, the first 30 minutes of the event will be sensory friendly with no sirens and light free. Artists 'Paint the Park' at Blackburn Creativity was in the air at this year's Paint the Park, hosted by Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones. Some 200 artists of all ages showed up to create amazing artwork. Volunteer judges Lauren Kiefer, David Kiefer, Lola Okunola, and Samantha Trust had the difficult task of picking the winners, while volunteers from Chamblee High School's art program helped keep the event running smoothly. Thanks to all who participated, and scroll through our Facebook photo gallery to find the winners, who will be featured in this year's annual Paint the Park calendar. Stay tuned for details on how to receive your very own calendar commemorating this great event! Brookhaven State of the City 2022 Want to know what's happening in the City of Brookhaven? We invite you to watch the State of the City video presentation, where Mayor John Ernst outlines recent projects and accomplishments in Brookhaven and discusses all the exciting new developments on the horizon for our city. Mayor Ernst delivered the address to the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon event on Sept. 27. The full video can be viewed by clicking above or here: https://tinyurl.com/BrookhavenStateoftheCity Parks & Recreation Fall Activity Guide available now Our Parks & Recreation 2022 Fall Activity Guide is available now! You can find it in the August issue of Reporter Newspapers, online at tinyurl.com/FallActivityGuide2022, or email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a complimentary copy mailed to your home. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 25 Please not the time change for this meeting. The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 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. 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 s