The city of Brookhaven will celebrate its one-year anniversary with two events in December.
From 1-6 p.m. Dec. 14, there will be a celebration at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The event includes Brookhaven’s Birthday Fun Run, a 3-kilometer run. Participants are encouraged to wear birthday-themed accessories, like party hats, boas and tiaras. There also will be a 1 kilometer run in the park, as well as a 50-yard dash for children. To register, visit www.active.com.
There will also be live music, food trucks children’s entertainment and a visit from Santa Clause.
At dusk, Brookhaven’s mayor and City Council will light what they are describing as a birthday tree, a 12-foot evergreen will be planted in Blackburn Park. To mark the anniversary, the city officials will also bury a time capsule which is to be sealed for 25 years. Visit www.brookhavenga.gov to submit ideas for the time capsule.
On Dec. 17, the city’s official incorporation date, the mayor and council will host a commemoration ceremony at Town Brookhaven to honor those that have helped to build the city. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to both celebrations. The food will be donated to a local food pantry.