Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Construction underway on Murphey Candler boardwalk Construction remains underway on the Murphey Candler Boardwalk around the north end of the lake, one of the projects in Brookhaven's Park Bond program. If you’ve never seen how something like this is done, now is your chance – check out this video! 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 10 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10, 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 Red Cross hosting blood drive at City Hall The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Brookhaven City Hall on Friday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 Bolt returns Saturday, May 14 CALLING ALL RUNNERS and WALKERS! The 15th annual Brookhaven Bolt is Saturday, May 14, at 8 a.m. starting and finishing at Village Place Brookhaven on Dresden Drive. Please come out for a great morning, post race fun, music, kids zone and sponsor booths! Find out more race info, who is sponsoring and sign up at www.brookhavenbolt.com Upcoming walking tours on the Peachtree Creek Greenway As the weather is warming up, Peachtree Creek Greenway Inc. (PCGI) has the following walking tour opportunities on the Greenway. MAY 7th (SAT) 10:00-11:00am / Mother’s Day Weekend Celebrate by walking along the Peachtree Creek Greenway with a volunteer guide for a morning walk in the park. Enjoy a tour along the North Fork Peachtree Creek on Brookhaven’s constructed mile of the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Learn the purpose, history, and what YOU can do to further the Greenway. Please feel free to share this invitation. Meet at North Druid Hills Trailhead, 2036 N. Druid Hills Rd, Brookhaven. Register here. Who's ready to swim? Murphey Candler Swim Team open for registration Summer Swim Season is here! Looking for a fun summer swim team for your kids? Look no further! Murphey Candler Swim Team is open for registration through May 10! Ages 5-18. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted. Join us for a fun opportunity to spark their love for swimming, improve their skills and make new friendships along the way! For more details and to sign up, go to https://mcpmarlins.swimtopia.com/ 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 friends and improve their skills in an environment that is both safe and challenging. Held on the beautiful campus of Oglethorpe University, we offer half- and full-day camps each week with five weeks to choose from: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, July 11-15 and July 18-22. You can learn more about our camps and coaches, get schedules, directions and other important information at: www.fssoccercamps.com 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 vacc