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Brookhaven cuts number of pool fecal incidents in half
Brookhaven cut the number of times someone pooped in city pools by 50%, even as thousands more people visited the pools.
Brookhaven has public pools at Briarwood, Lynwood and Murphey Candler parks (plus the Ashford Park splashpad). The pools saw 61,000 visitors this summer, Aquatics Supervisor Julie Dobbs said, about 20,000 more than last summer.
Last year, there were 11 fecal incidents across the three pools. This summer, there were just 5, all of them at Lynwood, which has a splash pad that attracts more children. Fecal incidents mean pools close until the water is treated and safe for swimming.
Dobbs credited the improvement to pool staff educating visitors about the need for swim diapers and offering them free reusable swim diapers.
Next year, the city could require children under 3 to wear a reusable swim diaper over a regular swim diaper, she said.
“We're hoping to see that number be zero next year,” Dobbs said.
In other pool news:
Swimming lessons: In response to requests for swim lessons, the city partnered with SwemSchool to offer paid lessons and the YMCA for a series of free water safety classes.
Murphey Candler Park: Starting blocks were added to Murphey Candler Pool. The Murphey Candler swim team had been the only swim team in the area that didn't have them, Dobbs said.
Weather alerts: Lynwood and Briarwood now have on-site weather stations with monitors showing real-time information about weather delays. You can also download a phone widget to get real-time updates before heading to the pool.
Increasing access: The city is considering adding an aquatics wheelchair so children who use wheelchairs can safely be rolled down a ramp into the pool without damaging their regular chairs.
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Paint the Park, Duck Duck Goose Food Trucks and More
🎨 Paint the Park
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Blackburn Park, North Pavilion near Ashford Dunwoody Road
Come create art alongside artists of all ages, with awards given in several categories for those under 14. Winners will be featured in the City’s annual Paint the Park calendar Art supplies and canvases will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
🍔 Duck Duck Goose Food Truck Social
Friday, Oct. 10 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Murphey Candler Park, Horseshoe Road
Come get dinner at the food truck social the night before the Duck Duck Goose 5K and Fun Run race. Early race packet pickup also available from 4-7 p.m.
👮 Faith & Blue Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, Oct. 11 | 10 a.m.-noon
Northeast Plaza, 3267 Buford Hwy NE Suite #740, Brookhaven
Join the Brookhaven Police Department and local organizations for a family-friendly event. Free health screenings, fitness, nutrition and mental health resources, music, games and snacks. Free and open to the public.
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Coffee Dates, Confab and More
☕ Brookhaven’s Summit Coffee Now Open
Daily | 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta’s newest Summit Coffee location is now open at Brookhaven’s City Centre. Enjoy coffee, pastries and sandwiches at city hall.
🍻 Confab Kitchen + Bar brings “pub ethos” to Brookhaven
Parkside on Dresden, 1350 Dresden Drive NE
We’re not quite sure what the “pub ethos is” but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says Confab, a new restaurant and bar on Dresden from a former Kaleidoscope partner, has it plus “all the elements of a good neighborhood spot.” They also note that it “needs better execution.”
🍦 Southern Custard Flavors
Fri: Pumpkin Spice
Sat: Mint Chip
Sun: Apple Cider Donut
Mon: Pistachio
Tues: Banana
Wed: Candy Corn
Thurs: Cinnamon Roll
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