Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Community celebrates MLK and the Lynwood Park Trailblazers The community came together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the history of the Lynwood Park Trailblazers this past weekend at the Brookhaven MARTA station. Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones, the event featured keynote speaker Patricia Martin, District 4 Councilman John Funny and more. View the full event at the above video. Brookhaven hosting virtual public forum for Dresden Drive Study updates The City of Brookhaven held a virtual update for the Dresden Drive Intersection Improvement Analysis on Thursday, March 3, following an initial virtual forum on July 13, 2021, and an open house at City Hall on Sept. 29, 2021. The information presented during this meeting is part of a revised approach to the project after receiving feedback from the community. The next public meeting will be held on April 14. More info and project timeline here. The March 3 meeting can be viewed above. Give feedback on the City Centre Master Plan draft The public is invited to comment through March 25 on the draft of the City Centre Master Plan, which will guide development of a future city center. Click here to view the draft and provide feedback. Paving progress all over Brookhaven Appalachee Drive, Cartecay Drive, Cove Circle, and Oaklawn Avenue are just some of the locations that Brookhaven is undertaking road repaving or reconstructions. Find out the status of each one here. Find out more about the road building process here. Arbor Day Tree Planting at Murphey Candler Park The Murphey Candler Park Conservancy and the City of Brookhaven hosted an Arbor Day Tree Planting. Twenty-four native trees from Trees Atlanta were planted during the event. City Council renews sponsorship of Front Yard Tree Program Back by popular demand, Brookhaven is once again partnering with Trees Atlanta to sponsor the Front Yard Tree Program. In this partnership, Trees Atlanta will plant up to 40 trees (max. 2 per household) in the front yards of Brookhaven residents. Homeowners can choose one of six varieties of oak; Tupelo, River birch, Tulip poplar, American sycamore or Bald cypress, all between six and eight feet in height. Trees Atlanta will plant the tree and provide the initial mulching and watering and include a two-year replacement guarantee. More information here. Brookhaven GIS tracks Lynwood Park improvements As Lynwood Park undergoes major improvements thanks to the Park Bond approved by voters in 2018, the City's GIS department is tracking progress with drone flyovers and site plan comparisons. Click here to view the progress. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival: March 26-27 The City of Brookhaven announces the 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are the Saturday, March 26, concert headliner, while Anderson East headlines on Sunday, March 27. Also taking the stage Saturday are Howie Day, Dumpstaphunk, Mike Kinnebrew, and Kaylin Amaro. Drivin N Cryin, Morgan Wade, and Brendan Abernathy join the Sunday lineup. A detailed schedule will be announced later. More info on the music lineup here. This year’s festival will also bring back favorites such as the Artists’ Market, Kidz Zone, Pet World, Classic Car Show, and food trucks. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K will take place on Saturday, March 19. For more information about the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, visit www.BrookCherryFest.org, and Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @BrookCherryFest. Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 22 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Click here for updated information regarding public access. Registration open for Brookhaven volleyball, kickball Registration closes on March 9 at 8 p.m. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS 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 March luncheon The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce is hosting its March luncheon on Thursday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter. The topic is Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Resilience, and features guest speaker Lisa Senters-McDermott, aviation expert and CEO and founder of Jet Senters Aviation. Click here to register. Youth soccer camps offered at Oglethorpe University campus Celebrating our 20th anniversary this summer, Future Stars is the camp where your son or daughter can have fun, meet new fr