Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Rescheduled: Light Up Brookhaven 2022 returns bigger and better on Monday, Dec. 12 Brookhaven's gift-wrapped evening of Christmas magic has been rescheduled, after weather conditions forced the postponement of the Light Up Brookhaven holiday celebration. Brookhaven re-launches the holiday season with Light Up Brookhaven on Monday, Dec. 12 in Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road from 6-9 p.m. The fun-filled event will be packed with holiday-themed activities including food, music, and giveaways leading up to the dramatic arrival of Santa, once again via the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta helicopter, (scheduled to arrive at 6:30 this year, weather permitting) followed by the lighting of the City’s dazzling 40’ Christmas tree. Rabbi Brian Glusman and members of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will also be returning this year to light the City’s Hanukah Menorah and dreidel. There will be a snow mountain for the young and young at heart to glide down. Other holiday freebies for kids will be given away on a first come, first served basis along with other treats. More information here. Brookhaven City News Winter edition available now The Winter edition of Brookhaven City News is available to read and for download here and in the December issue of Reporter Newspapers. It features the City's new street sweeper, an art mural mapping project, and more! Email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a copy mailed to your home. 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. Brookhaven City Hall accepting Toys for Tots donations Residents can drop off donations for Toys for Tot through Dec. 19, at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road, Mondays and Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The following are guidelines from Toys for Tots: • New and unwrapped toys appropriate for boys and girls from newborn to 12 years old are welcomed. • Program administrators note that they always run short of toys for ages 0 to 2 and 10 and older. Suggested toys for older children include makeup kits, hair dryers, watches, colognes, perfumes, basketballs, footballs and other sporting equipment. • Bicycles are always in very high demand, and supplies never meet this demand. Please keep in mind that a bicycle cannot be distributed without a helmet. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 13 Please not the time change for this meeting. The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m.. Click here for agendas and other information. ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC ALERTS 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 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 administer tests to people ages six months and older. The site is located near the movie theater in Northeast Plaza, and the testing is at no cost to the insured or uninsured. More info here. Visit the Georgia Department of Public Health's vaccine locator and information site here. Visit the DeKalb Board of Health's website here for more information and resources.