Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS City of Brookhaven to break ground on City Hall/City Centre project The City of Brookhaven, the acclaimed metro Atlanta community with small town charm and big city access, will officially break ground on its exciting City Centre project, a multi-purpose downtown district, on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. “Brookhaven is all about uniting our vibrant and diverse community,” says Mayor John Ernst. “We’re designing our upcoming City Centre to do just that, and it will be a place where residents can live, work, and play together like never before.” More info here. Future Brookhaven City Hall News & Updates The future Brookhaven City Hall will be a gathering space for conducting the people’s business, to celebrate as a community, exchange ideas, and serve as a focal point and NorthStar for the City of Brookhaven within the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Brookhaven City Hall will be located at the corner of Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills Road on the existing long-term MARTA parking lot. Click here for more information, including construction updates, plans, presentations and a virtual tour of the future building. Put kids in the driver’s seat at Brookhaven Touch-A-Truck The popular family-friendly Brookhaven Touch-A-Truck event motors into Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The hands-on, educational event offers opportunities for children to explore, climb and touch all types of trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery and other equipment. Youngsters will have the opportunity to meet those who protect, serve and build our community. More info here. Glass recycling now available at the Public Safety Building With Briarwood Park undergoing renovations, glass recycling is now available in the parking lot of the new Public Safety Building, located at 1793 Briarwood Road. 'Leading the Charge' and more in Brookhaven City News Fall edition The Brookhaven City Council recently signed a proclamation recognizing Energy Efficiency Day, and in the most recent issue of Brookhaven City News, you can read how Brookhaven is 'Leading the Charge' with electric vehicle options. Download the Fall edition here, or email News@BrookhavenGa.gov to have a complimentary copy mailed to your home. Briarwood Recreation Center closed for park renovations With the Brookhaven City Council’s approval Sept. 12 of one of the final Park Bond construction contracts, Briarwood Recreation Center is closed for park renovations. Click here for an FAQ sheet addressing frequently asked questions we have received concerning the upcoming Briarwood Park Improvements project. Residents invited to take bicycling survey Brookhaven needs your help to become recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC)! The BFC review process is officially underway. To help gain a better understanding of local bicyclists' experiences in Brookhaven, please take this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_Fall23 The survey will remain open through Friday, Oct. 20. This survey is open to anyone familiar with bicycling in Brookhaven. Sustainable Brookhaven bumper stickers available now Do you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle in the City of Brookhaven? Then drop by City Hall at 4362 Peachtree Road between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to claim your complimentary Sustainable Brookhaven bumper sticker. You can even charge up your vehicle for free while you are here! And stay tuned for more information about electric vehicle charging stations in the City, our electric fleet, and how all this helps create a more Sustainable Brookhaven. Promotion lasts until supplies run out. Email News@BrookhavenGA.gov for more information. Notice of General Election The date of the Municipal Election for the seats of Mayor and Council Districts 1, 2, and 3 is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. More info here. Front Yard Tree Program takes root in Brookhaven 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 80 trees. Homeowners can choose one of five varieties of White oak, Overcup oak, Willow oak, River Birch and Sycamore, 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. Beginning immediately, residents can apply at www.treesatlanta.org/yardtree and select “Brookhaven,” while quantities last. Continuing last year’s promotion, there is no application fee for Brookhaven residents. More info here. BROOKHAVEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL District 4 welcomes inaugural Brookhaven International Festival and 5K, Oct. 21-22 An assortment of cultures will be woven together on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, to create what will be Brookhaven’s annual Interna