Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS City Hall survey extended until end of February 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. Residents can learn more about the project and participate in the survey at https://brookhavencityhall.wixsite.com/brookhavenproject. More info here. Brookhaven Police Department first Georgia public safety agency to livestream 911 calls to officers in the field The Brookhaven Police Department has begun live-streaming 911 emergency calls directly to officers in the field. In late October 2022 Brookhaven Police became the first agency in Georgia to allow officers to hear the caller’s voice in real time and immediately identify the caller’s location without delay. These capabilities have never been available before. At present, there are only 78 agencies nationwide with this capability. More info here. Brookhaven updates progress on the implementation of SJREC recommendations Approximately one year after the Brookhaven Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission (SJREC) presented its recommendations to the Brookhaven City Council, the Administration presented a report on the progress at the City Council Advance on Jan. 28. Formed in December 2020, the 37-member, all-volunteer, citizen-led SJREC was tasked by Brookhaven's Mayor and City Council to review and make recommendations regarding the City’s mission and vision statements; policies and procedures across hiring, procurement, and policing; and community engagement. The SJREC Final Report, the original Implementation Plan, and the one-year update are all posted on the City website at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/SJREC. More info here. Let your imagination fly in Wings of the City photo contest The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Jorge Marin Foundation, invite you to let your imagination fly and participate in the #WingsoftheCityBrookhaven photo contest! You can win a trip to Mexico, a lithograph by the artist Jorge Marín, and gift cards from Brookhaven restaurants! For more information and instructions on how to participate, click 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: Wednesday, Feb. 15 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. Brookhaven Citizens' Police Academy accepting applications The next Brookhaven citizens' police academy is set to start on Wednesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at the Brookhaven Police Department, 2665 Buford Hwy NE. The citizens' police academy will run through May 10, and the deadline to apply is March 1. For more information, click here. CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: MARCH 25-26 ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS Ashford Dunwoody/Peachtree lane closure The right turn lane on Ashford Dunwoody Road onto Peachtree Road southbound will be closed through mid to late February due to road construction along that corridor. The existing Ashford Dunwoody left turn lane onto Peachtree will remain open and serve as both the left and right turn lane. Expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. Visit www.tinyurl.com/AshDunPeachtree for updates and more information on the project. 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. 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 Join the Friends of Blackburn Park for a Community Garden Workday this Saturday For those gardening enthusiasts you are welcome to join us at Blackburn Community Garden Saturday, Feb. 4, 10-11:30 a.m. to help with our workday, meet other gardeners and take in a guest speaker who will present about soil and bed preparation for the upcoming spring/summer season. Access the gard