Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Brandon Gurley sworn in as Brookhaven’s police chief The City of Brookhaven promoted Deputy Chief Brandon Gurley to Chief of Police at a ceremony Friday, Sept. 30, at Brookhaven City Hall. Gurley succeeds Brookhaven’s first police chief, Gary Yandura, who retires in January 2023 after nearly 10 years of service with Brookhaven Police. Full story here. 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 Community Green and North Boardwalk open at Murphey Candler The Community Green and North Boardwalk at Murphey Candler Park are officially open for residents to enjoy. Following the presentation and ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Pro Tem Linley Jones and Mayor John Ernst, residents enjoyed a performance by Michael Levine, co-founder of The Learning Groove, and complimentary popsicles from King of Pops. The Community Green and the North Boardwalk were funded by proceeds from the Parks Bond, overwhelmingly approved by Brookhaven voters in a 2018 referendum. Brookhaven residents should stay weather aware this weekend As Georgia braces for impacts from Hurricane Ian, the City of Brookhaven’s Emergency Management division is advising residents to stay tuned to the latest weather forecasts, and to prepare for possible power outages and road flooding. More here. 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, Sept. 27 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11. 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. Click here for updates. 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. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the City of Brookhaven’s Stormwater Brigade could use your help! To help prevent flooding, please make sure that storm drains on your property are cleared of leaves, lawn clippings, etc. If you see anything that needs our attention, please call 404-637-0540. For public safety emergencies, call 911. You can also download our Brookhaven Connect app to report non-urgent issues. To receive public safety and weather alerts, sign up for Brookhaven Alert at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/BrookhavenAlert Learn more about the City of Brookhaven's Stormwater Division projects and initiatives here. 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 safety of its residents, a COVID testing and vaccination site is now open at Northeast Plaza, 3371 Buford Highway, in Brookhaven. The new testing site, also staffed by COVID Care Georgia, will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. every weekday except Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekends. The site can accommodate drive-up and walk-up customers and medical assistants on site can adm