City of Central

“Brace yourselves for a cold front sweeping in on Thursday, with freezing temps expected Friday morning. Prioritize safety by heating your home carefully, and make sure smoke alarms are on every floor. For more tips, info, and updates, visit redstickready.com. Stay warm and stay safe!” Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome

New Year’s Day Schedule for Garbage Collection & Recycling

May the Prince of Peace bring His peace and love to your hearts and homes. Sending warm Christmas wishes to all.

🔹Updated Schedule for Road Rehab Project🔹 If you have any questions, the Mayor is always available to discuss them. Call the office at 225-261-5988 or his cell at 225-413-6473.

Holiday Schedule for Garbage Collection and Recycling

You have all been waiting...Izzo's is OPENING tomorrow, December 20th at 11:00AM for their soft opening! There will be a grand opening later in January with prizes and giveaways!

Tomorrow is the last day to drop off Santa letters! He wants to make sure his returned letters are delivered before Christmas. Please drop off your letters in Santa's mailbox by 4:00PM on Tuesday, December 19th. Merry Christmas!

🔹Updated Schedule for Road Rehab Project🔹 If you have any questions, the Mayor is always available to discuss them. Call the office at 225-261-5988 or his cell at 225-413-6473.

**UPDATE** Road is Open** Alert: To our citizens of Central who travel to and from our city via Flannery Road. Please avoid Flannery and use an alternate route. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is working a major accident in the 4000 block. Flannery will be completely shut down for the next couple of hours. We will inform the public when it is back open. Please say a prayer for the victims.

BOA Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3989/Central/3319543/BOA_Agenda_12-14-23_final_linked.pdf P&Z Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3989/Central/3800162/Agenda_PZ_Current.pdf

Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3989/Central/3802298/12.12.23_Agenda.pdf Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofCentral/featured

***Road Closure Update*** Sullivan Road has reopened.

***ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE*** The Sullivan Road closure appears to be for an extended period of time, possibly until late tonite as we await utility crews to get on scene and assess and repair the damage. Area residents and businesses are likely to experience power outages.

***ROAD CLOSURE*** Sullivan Road between Hooper and Wax Roads is closed due to a traffic crash. Utility lines appear to be down. CPD is on scene and will have the roadway open as soon as possible. Please seek alternate routes

🔹Updated Schedule for Road Rehab Project🔹 If you have any questions, the Mayor is always available to discuss them. Call the office at 225-261-5988 or his cell at 225-413-6473.

Due to the weather, we are moving the Christmas Tree Lighting and fireworks show to TOMORROW NIGHT! Same time (6:00p.m.), same place (corner of Hooper & Sullivan), on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND! Y'all come on out to hear CHS Jazz Band and don't forget your cameras for the photo op to donate to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center!

Rain or shine, the parade will be rolling at 11AM. Get there early in case the roads close earlier and to grab your spot. Be ready to catch some goodies!

Join us for the 37th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00 a.m.

While we will be having fun lighting up Central, we decided to light up the sky too! We're having a firework show during our Christmas tree lighting this Friday, December 1st and we want everyone there! Come enjoy live music from CHS Jazz Band, a short reading from the Mayor, watch the display of animated lights put together by Glimpses of Light, and an unbelievable firework show by Geaux Pyro. 📸Don’t forget your cameras! Donate to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center by scanning the QR code, and take your pictures around the restored tractor that will be decorated with lights! *UPDATE: New QR Code for the donations!* Let's gather together with our community for a fun evening!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!