Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Light Up Brookhaven brings holiday cheer Hundreds of guests enjoyed this week's Light Up Brookhaven, rescheduled from the previous week due to inclement weather. The fun-filled event included a snow mountain, food, music, arts and crafts, live reindeer, and giveaways leading up to the dramatic arrival of Santa, once again via the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta helicopter, and the lighting of the City’s dazzling 40’ Christmas tree, menorah and dreidel. Rabbi Brian Glusman and the Cross Keys High School marching band also performed. Check out more photos here. Murphey Candler Park trail on dam now open Another Parks Bond project is complete. Mayor John Ernst and Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilwoman Linley Jones officially cut the ribbon for the new trail on the Murphey Candler Park Dam today. The new 11’ wide trail replaces the old 5’ wide sidewalk and has low railing from end-to-end and seven new overlooks for resting and enjoying the lake view. Two benches will be added to each overlook in January. Pictured are Parks Bond Manager Lee Croy, Landscape Architect Mack Cain, Mayor Ernst, Councilwoman Jones, Interim Parks Director Karen Owens, and City Manager Christian Sigman. One hundred children 'Shop With a Badge' The Brookhaven Police Department's ninth annual Shop with a Badge was a great success. Thanks to proceeds from the annual Hot Pursuit Glow Run, the department had the opportunity to provide 100 kids a holiday shopping experience with a first responder. We want to send a special THANK YOU to our volunteers, Target, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Chatcomm, Sandy Springs Police, Fulton County Marshal's Department, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Brookhaven Police Officers and City staff. See more photos here. Brookhaven City Hall accepting Toys for Tots donations A very special thank you to our young neighbors Ashton and Emery for donating much needed bicycles and helmets for our Toys for Tots drive! 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. Brookhaven offices closed for Christmas City of Brookhaven administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas, and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 8:30 a.m. 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, and is also available in Spanish. 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. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 10 Please not the time change for this meeting. The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, 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. Suthers Food Pantry is CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS ON DEC. 24 AND 31. It is open Dec. 17 and back to the regular schedule starting Jan. 7. 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 Brook