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The Signal The official bi-monthly newsletter of the City of Chamblee, the Signal is published and mailed to every resident and business in the city in January, March, May, July, September, and November. It contains city news, community news, and current and upcoming events in the City of Chamblee. Submissions are encouraged!

MAY-JUNE 2015 VOLUME 15 • NO. 9 Official Newsletter of Chamblee,

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May 22 • July 4 • July 24 • August

May 22 | The Doobie Brothers tribute band, China Grove, kicks off the Chamblee Concert Series.

July 24 | Drivin’ N Cryin’

August 28 | Ricochet performs led by lead vocalist, guitarist, and fiddler, Heath Wright

City of Chamblee Chamblee Police Department Chamblee Parks and Rec @chambleega @chambleeparksandrec @downtownchamblee

Hashtags #chambleega – all things Chamblee-related #chambleerocks – for concert fun #ourchamblee #downtownchamblee

Chamblee Websites chambleega.gov downtownchamblee.com

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Nextdoor.com Another great way to get in touch with Chamblee’s independentlyorganized community associations.

News Flash Subscribe to updates regarding city emergencies, employment opportunities, events, and breaking news. Notifications are sent directly to your email or phone via text message. Text messaging rates may apply. To sign up visit chambleega.gov/notifyme.

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ark your calendar for the Chamblee Summer Concert Series – an exciting event for the whole family. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, or reserve one of our VIP tables (downtown concerts only) to enjoy an evening of good music.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Concertgoers may also bring their own food and beverages (excluding alcohol) if desired.

May 22: China Grove

Want to advertise in the Signal? Contact Chamblee’s communications manager at 470-395-3309 for information.

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6:30-10:30 p.m. • Peachtree Park, 5468 Peachtree Rd. (by City Hall) July 4 Concert in Keswick Park

Submit an article by the first of the month prior to the month of publication to thesignal@chambleega.gov.

Besides what you read in the Signal, how do you know what’s going on?

Here’s where to look:

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July 4 | Rupert’s Orchestra

This top-shelf Doobie Brothers tribute band is from the Tampa Bay area. Their repertoire spans the many decades and styles of the legendary California group. From the jammin’ rock of “Long Train Runnin,” to the jazzy “Takin’ it to the Streets,” and the bluesy “Dark Eyed Cajun Woman” to the Grammy-award winning pop of “What a Fool Believes, ” this group blazes through a sizzling set of memory-jarring classic hits and album cuts with stunning accuracy and passion. continued on page 23

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Chamblee Connect Mobile App Chamblee Connect, the city’s official mobile app, makes it easier to access the city information you most care about. Submit and track requests for concerns like potholes or fallen tree limbs. Download the Chamblee Connect in the Google Play or Itunes App stores.

Welcome to Chamblee

message from the mayor

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or more than 100 years the Chamblee community has enjoyed an outstanding quality of life that the city has helped to promote and support. The history of Chamblee is a wonderful story of an evolving landscape. From an agricultural beginning, to Southern rail town, to the first home of Camp Gordon, and the industrial development of the 1950s, Chamblee has represented this past century’s greatest eras of progress.

Chamblee now has the opportunity to re-develop even further into a modern village while maintaining the small town charm that has lured so many here in the past and will continue to draw others in the future. The city is working hard to further create this sense of place, complete with bike and pedestrian trails, landscaped streets, and architectural designs that invite people to stroll down wide sidewalks and gather at festivals.

Located adjacent to the DeKalb Peachtree Airport, with a MARTA rail station in the center of the city, and adjoining two interstate highways, Chamblee is both easy to find and convenient to reach from anywhere in the world. With two separate annexations since 2010, the size of the city has increased substantially. This growth has provided new opportunities to further unite our community.

It is with great honor and pride that I serve as your mayor. Please let me, the council, and your city staff know of the issues that are important to you. Through these efforts to communicate we will all benefit and continue to insure that Chamblee remains the center of the universe!

Welcome to Chamblee, where it is not hard to see why our motto is “A City on the Right Track!”

– Mayor R. Eric Clarkson

Inside City Government....................4 Chamblee History..................5 Public Works.............................6 Animal Control.........................9 Public Safety.........................10 Code Enforcement.............12 Fire Department..................12 Development Department...........................13 Chamblee Library.................13 Parks & Recreation.............14 Schools...................................17 Civic Engagement...............18 Downtown Chamblee........20 Annual Events......................22 Find It Fast Directory.... Back

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City government The mayor and city council determine the policies of the city and enact local laws. They are responsible for the adoption of an annual budget and the levying of taxes necessary to finance local government operations.

The mayor and city council appoint the municipal court judges, city solicitor, and city attorney as well as the various building inspectors.

Council Meetings Third Tuesday of every month 7:30 pm • Civic Center, 3540 Broad St. Council Work Sessions Thursday prior to council meeting 6 pm • Civic Center, 3540 Broad St.

Chamblee City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Rd.

John Mesa District 1

Leslie Robson District 2

Tom Hogan, II District 3

Darron Kusman At-Large Seat

jmesa@chambleega.gov

lrobson@chambleega.gov

thogan@chambleega.gov

dkusman@chambleega.gov

Brian Mock Mayor Pro Tem At-Large Seat bmock@chambleega.gov

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Chamblee HISTORY Named for an African-American railroad worker, Chamblee’s history is intertwined with three industries – dairies, railroads, and the military.

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he City of Chamblee was incorporated by the Georgia legislature on August 17, 1908. It is one of ten cities within DeKalb County.

There is much discussion about the origin of the city’s name. One prominent story refers to an 1885 petition for the U.S. Postal Service to establish a post office in what was then known as Roswell Junction. The U.S. Postal Service was concerned that the proposed name of Roswell Junction was too similar to the nearby City of Roswell.

The Postal Service then randomly selected the name “Chamblee” from the list of petitioners for the new post office name. The Chamblee selected was an African-American railroad worker.

Chamblee’s history is intertwined with three industries - dairies, railroads, and the military. For years, Chamblee was known for its rolling hills and numerous dairies. Irvingdale and J.W. Brown are just two of the numerous dairies that made Chamblee more of a pasture than a town. The only thing that crisscrossed the pastures during the late 19th and early 20th century was the railroad.

Chamblee was established at the junction of what is now the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Roswell Railroad.

In 1917, much of Chamblee’s dairy land was transformed into Camp Gordon, becoming home to 40,000 military personnel. Almost overnight, forty new stores, three theaters, two hotels, and a bowling alley were built to cater to this new population.

After World War I, Camp Gordon was closed, but then reopened in 1941 as a Navy Flight Training Center. After World War II, the city experienced a growth in its industrial areas, largely

based on the opening of the General Motors plant in neighboring Doraville. Large corporations such as Frito-Lay, Kodak, and General Electric built plants along the newly constructed Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. These corporations provided a strong tax base and a source of employment for more than thirty years.

In the 1980s, Chamblee began to see its fabric change dramatically. Many large manufacturing sites downsized or closed. The city was faced with a dwindling tax base and the loss of population as young workers followed jobs to the fast-growing northern suburbs. At the same time, refugees and immigrants, drawn to the employment potential of metro Atlanta and the affordable housing found in Chamblee, began repopulating many neighborhoods along Buford Highway.

The 1990 census dramatically outlined the change in demographics for Chamblee. Seeing this shift in population as a positive step, the city council developed new zoning that would address the special needs of such a diverse community. The International Village overlay was the first zoning in metro Atlanta that allowed for mixed-use development and championed livable, pedestrianfriendly neighborhoods. The city was rewarded for its efforts by multi-million dollar redevelopment projects along Buford Highway and throughout the designated International Village area. At the same time, the city moved to protect its historic town center by designating a central business district.

As Chamblee moves into the 21st century, its history is being written in a multitude of languages. From its foundation as a southern rail town, its people have built a progressive urban city that is eagerly awaiting its next transformation.

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Public works A Public Works team picks up yard trimmings, part of curbside garbage collection services.

Public Works Department 3210 Cumberland Dr., Chamblee, GA 30341 770-986-5019 • 770-986-1027 fax Monday - Friday • 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Working Hard for a Clean City Chamblee’s Public Works Department provides essential services like waste disposal, recycling service, storm water system maintenance, street cleaning and road maintenance, animal control, and vehicle and building maintenance.

Trash and Recycling Keeping the City of Chamblee clean has never been simpler now that trash and recycling pickup is on the same day!

Place your roll carts outside of fences or enclosures at the point nearest to, but not on, the public street or public sidewalk by 7 a.m. on your pickup day. The Public Works Department will not pick up garbage which has not been placed in specified areas.

Do I need to bag my garbage?

Yes. All garbage must be bagged and securely tied prior to being placed inside the cart.

This will keep the cart clean, minimize odors and insects, and prevent loose material from falling into the street during collection.

Do I need to bag or separate my recycling?

No, you do not need to bag or separate recyclables. Chamblee Sanitation provides single-stream recycling to its residents.

Single-stream means that the resident does not have to sort the recycled materials.

Residents may place all acceptable recyclable materials in a single container for pickup.

What can be recycled?

Paper, metal, and plastic materials. Hazardous materials like solvents and automobile fluids are not recyclable, unfortunately, due to low market rates. Glass is no longer accepted. Acceptable recycling materials are determined by recycling carrier. For a full list visit chambleega.gov/recycling.

Visit the Public Works webpage at chambleega.gov/sanitationmap for a detailed list of weekly trash and recycling pick-up days by address.

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What if I don’t have a sanitation roll cart?

To request garbage and recycle roll carts call the Public Works Department at 770-986-5019 or apply for one at chambleega.gov/recycling.

Yard Waste It is unlawful to mix yard trimmings with garbage or leaves within the city. You may paper bag your leaves and yard trimmings, or place them neatly at your curbside (not in the street) for collection. The city’s vacuum truck will suck up the leaves. Put limbs and sticks in a separate pile.

Electronics Recycling Program Third Saturday of each month 8 a.m.- Noon

Chamblee is committed to reducing landfill use and promoting responsible re-use of electronic waste. Electronic waste may be brought to the Public Works facility for proper disposal on the third Saturday of each month only.

Visit chambleega.gov/electronicsrecycling for a full list of accepted electronics or to sign up for event reminders.

We accept computers, batteries, keyboards, cables, small appliances, cell phones, lawn equipment, power tools, hard drives (we do not erase your hard drives), and flat panel TV’s only.

Special Pickups Construction debris, trees, dirt, rock, concrete, over-sized tree limbs, and other large items are considered a special pickup. A charge applies to items requiring special pickup by the Chamblee

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Public Works Department. Call the Public Works Department or visit chambleega.gov for more information, or call to schedule a pickup.

Roads and Walkways Chamblee Public Works Roads and Walkways Division consists of two groups that together maintain the city’s roadways, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and beautify the right-of-way.

The right-of-way maintenance group performs routine grass cutting and edging, brush and tree trimming, weed control, and herbicide spraying.

This group is also responsible for trash pick-up along city roadways and cleans the roadways and curbs with the street sweeper.

The transportation group is responsible for roadway paving, patching, and pothole repair; traffic sign installation; traffic signal maintaenance and repair; sidewalk installation and repair; and curb and gutter installation and repair. The transportation group performs traffic counts for speed study and traffic calming studies.

Stormwater The Chamblee crew works jointly with DeKalb County for the maintenance of Chamblee’s stormwater system. The crew takes care of small repairs that happen frequently such as manhole/storm drain inlet repairs. They also fill out informational worksheets whenever stormwater maintenance is completed, logging the date, location, problem, and action taken. To report a stormwater problem, call 770-986-5019.

ANIMAL CONTROL Common animal control concerns include roaming animals, deceased pets, wild animals, animal bites, animal cruelty, lost and found animals, and barking dogs. If you would like to rent a trap, dispose of a deceased animal, have us pick up an animal, or pick up your pet from our facility, call Public Works at 770-986-5019. A nominal fee for trap and disposal services may apply.

Leashes

Loose Animals

Pet owners are responsible for restraining animals that may pose a threat to others. Dangerous animals should wear muzzles to prevent biting and be leashed to prevent escape. Leashes should be no longer than six feet.

No animal is allowed to run unattended on the streets of the city. Furthermore, they are not allowed to roam onto other people’s property without the property owner’s permission.

Pet Collars

Residents may keep three household pets per home, unless running a kennel with a valid business license.

Dog and cat owners must vaccinate any pet three months and older against rabies. Once a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated your pet, attach the rabies inoculation tag to your pet’s collar. Your pet must wear the pet collar and inoculation tag at all times.

Household Pet Limit

Use the Chamblee Connect app to report any animal control issues.

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Public Safety

Assistant Chief Mike Beller (right) with Chamblee 101 participant.

Chamblee Police Department 3518 Broad St., Chamblee, GA 30341 770-986-5005 • 770-986-5017 fax In emergencies dial 911 chambleega.gov/police

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Your Safety Matters to Us The Chamblee Police Department aims to maintain a safe and secure community with the highest quality of life by providing professional, ethical, and responsible public safety services in partnership with the community.

Submit Crime Tips Anonymously Online The Chamblee Police Department recently implemented TipSoft, a service for citizens to anonymously submit crime-related tips online via a text message or from any Android or iPhone mobile device with the TipSubmit mobile app. You can also follow up on a tip you have submitted previously.

The use of TipSoft is part of the department’s proactive efforts to prevent, reduce, and solve crime. TipSoft is not monitored 24 hours a day.

For emergency or immediate police response you should always dial 911.

Download the free TipSubmit app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Visit chambleega. gov/police for more details.

Sign Up for Smart911 Smart911 is a free service brought to you by the City of Chamblee. It is 100 percent private and secure. It could save your life, or the life of someone you love. Create a safety profile for your household that includes the vital personal and medical information you would want response teams to have in the event of an emergency. Then if you dial 9-1-1, your profile is immediately available allowing calltakers and first responders to assist you faster and more effectively.

Community-Oriented Policing The Community-Oriented Policing (C.O.P.S.) unit helps to prevent crime in Chamblee. C.O.P.S. provide residential and commercial security surveys, presentations to community groups on crime prevention and related topics, coordinate neighborhood watch programs, and provide statistical data to the public upon request. If you live in a neighborhood which does not already have an established program and are interested in getting one started please call a C.O.P.S officer at 470-3952441.

House Checks Do you have a vacation planned which will cause you to be away from home for an extended period of time? If so, you can request the Chamblee Police to perform periodic checks of your house while you are away. This service is provided as a courtesy and for the convenience and benefit of Chamblee citizens. It is not designed to be used as a longterm security service.

To request that your house be checked please complete the house check program form at chambleega.gov/housecheck in its entirety and submit it. You may also contact the police department records section at 770-986-5005. If you return earlier than scheduled, please be sure to call the police department and let us know.

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code enforcement Cars, trucks, and Grass and weeds must other vehicles must have be maintained below 12 current registration and inches in height. Trees, a visible license when shrubs, and other vegetaparked. Parking vehicles tion should not restrict on the grass is not permitaccess to public use of ted. Parking commercial sidewalks, obstruct trafvehicles is restricted in fic signals or fire hyresidential zones. drants, or pose a physical Code enforcement is a risk to the public. unit of our police departSigns must be posted ment that rides around in accordance with state Officer Robbins rides around Chamblee looking for code enforcement issues. neighborhoods and busilaws and city ordinances. nesses and can respond to Fences may only be 42 calls or investigate suspicious criminal behavior. inches high in the front yard, eight feet high in the To report tall grass, unlicensed/inoperable veside or rear yard, and be well maintained. hicles, signs, trash and debris, street light outages, It is unlawful for properties to maintain trash or other code enforcement concerns call 770-986and debris that is visible from a public street for 5005, email code_enforcement@chambleega.gov, more than one week. Examples include damaged submit a request via the Chamblee Connect app, lumber, scrap metal, concrete, cans, bottles, tires, or use the city website reporting feature at chaminoperative or unusable cars, household applibleega.gov. ances, and yard waste.

Fire Department Chamblee’s fire services are provided by DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department is a premier fire and rescue department in the metro Atlanta area. They provide fire suppression, emergency medical services, and fire safety education to the population of DeKalb County. Fire Station 15 is in the City of Chamblee at 2017 Flightway Dr.

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Considering home improvement?

Development Department If you are considering an addition to your existing home, a new roof, kitchen, bathroom, deck, porch, or patio, or building a fence, then you need to visit chambleega.com/index.aspx?nid=151.

Most of these improvements require a building permit. Some improvements that may also require a land disturbance permit include building a new house, expanding the foundations for a new room, or adding to the footprint of your current driveway.

The Chamblee Development Department is here to help you.

Stop by our offices at 3506 Broad St. or call us at 470-395-2331 and schedule a pre-application conference.

Chamblee Library The Chamblee Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library system is at 4115 Claremont Rd. Library cards are available to all DeKalb County residents and may be obtained at any library branch. For more information, call the Chamblee branch at 770-936-1380.

Resources Collections Audiobooks Books for all ages Current Newspapers and Magazines DVDs Interlibrary Loan Juvenile Large Print Large Print Books Music CDs Facilities Meeting Room Seminar/Study Rooms Youth Services Area

Public Access Computers Computers for Adult Learners Computers for Children GALILEO Internet Access MS Office Online Catalog Reference Databases Wi-Fi Access Reference Service Conference Hearing Assistance System Copier Voter Registration City of Chamblee • 13

Parks & RECREATION Fourth of July fun in Keswick Park before fireworks.

Chamblee Parks & Recreation Chamblee Civic Center 3540 Broad St., Chamblee, GA 30341 770-986-5016 • 770-986-5020 fax chambleerecreation @ChambleeParks

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Great Fun Lives Here

The Chamblee Parks & Recreation Department provides safe, clean, and wholesome facilities for citizens of all ages and national origins to enjoy. The department also provides recreational opportunities like kids camps and adult fitness classes in a friendly atmosphere.

Chamblee’s Seven Parks Our parks, excluding Keswick and Dresden parks, are designed as neighborhood parks to be used by those living within biking or walking distance of the park. They have playgrounds, barbecue grills, pavilions, picnic areas, walking trails, and seating areas. At each park there is limited or no parking provided due to the nature of the parks.

Keswick Park, Chamblee’s largest, covers more than 45 acres and serves as a community park with plenty of parking. It contains active recreation facilities including walking trails, dog park, a full-size adult softball field, tee-ball field, soccer field, multi-purpose field, two tennis

Dresden Park 2301 Dresden Dr.

Keswick Park 3496 Keswick Dr.

Huntley Hills Park Longview Drive

Village Park 3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

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Clairmont Park Clairmont Road

City Hall/Peachtree Park 5468 Peachtree Rd.

Shallowford Park 3096 Shallowford Pl.

courts, and an outdoor basketball court. The playground facilities are ADA accessible. Keswick also has a 3,500 square foot community facility.

Camps Camp Chamblee offers day camps for children throughout the year, including spring, summer, and winter day camps.

Most of the camps are put on by the Parks & Recreation Department, while a few are by independent organizations that partner with our department. Children are typically divided by age to ensure their activities are appropriate and enjoyable for all.

Camps take place at the Keswick Park Community Building at 3496 Keswick Dr. Visit the Parks & Recreation webpage at chambleega.gov to learn more about classes, camp pricing and registration, and how to apply to be a camp counselor.

Fitness Classes Ever wanted to try yoga? What about boxing? The Parks Department can help. Adult fitness classes are updated regularly. Visit chambleega.gov to sign up.

Special Events The Parks Department puts on family-friendly special events that are free to the public, including Breakfast with Santa in December, a Daddy-Daughter Dance in February, Georgia Cities Week in April, Fourth of July Celebration at Keswick Park, the Summer Concert Series, and Halloween Spooktacular in October. Read more on page 23.

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Schools The DeKalb County School system serves Chamblee’s students. To find which school district you reside in, call the DeKalb County School main office at 404-297-2300.

Elementary Schools Ashford Park Elementary 2968 Cravenridge Dr. NE Atlanta, GA 30319 678-676-6702 Cary Reynolds Elementary 3498 Pine St. Doraville, GA 30340 678-676-6802 caryreynoldses.dekalb.k12.ga.us Dresden Elementary 2449 Dresden Dr. Chamblee, GA 30341 678-676-7202 dresdenes.dekalb.k12.ga.us Huntley Hills Elementary 2112 Seaman Cir. Chamblee, GA 30341 678-676-7402 huntleyhillses.dekalb.k12.ga.us Kittredge Magnet for High Achievers 1663 East Nancy Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30319 678-874-6602 kittredgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us Montgomery Elementary 3995 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30319 678-676-7502 montgomeryes.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Middle Schools

Chamblee Charter High School

Chamblee, GA 30341 678-874-8202 chambleems.dekalb.k12.ga.us Sequoyah Middle School 3456 Aztec Dr. Doraville, GA 30340 678-676-7902 sequoyahms.dekalb.k12.ga.us

High Schools Chamblee Charter High School 3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 678-676-6902 chambleehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us Cross Keys High School 1626 North Druid Hills Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30319 678-874-6102 crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Private Schools The Elaine Clark Center for Exceptional Children 5130 Peachtree Blvd.

Chamblee, GA 30341 770-458-3251 elaineclarkcenter.org Saint Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Rd. Atlanta, GA 30345 404-636-3023 spx.org

Colleges Interactive College of Technology 5303 New Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 770-216-2960 ict.edu

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Chamblee 101 class

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Get Involved in Chamblee CHAMBLEE 101 / Logo

Chamblee 101

Local Non-profits

Chamblee 101 is an eight-week program designed to educate residents and business owners on how our city government works, who’s responsible for what and what steps you can take to make a difference. It includes discussions and interactive activities. Sessions are yearly and begin in early April.

St. Vincent de Paul Society 2050 Chamblee Tucker Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341 • svdpatl.org

Boards and Commissions Architectural Design Review Board (ARB)

Comprised of a minimum of six members appointed by the mayor and council, the ARB is responsible for hearing and reviewing the exterior architectural design of all planned unit development and development of community impact applications. Desirable qualifications include an understanding of and skills in architectural design, landscape architecture, urban planning, real estate, or engineering.

Meetings 7 p.m. | First Tuesday of every month City Hall Conference Room, 5468 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 Chamblee Downtown Development Authority (CDDA)

The primary focus of the CDDA is to promote business and employment opportunities in the central business district. These goals are facilitated by the pursuit and creation of various programs, both public and private, that encourage redevelopment and growth within the district.

Meetings 6:30 p.m. | Fourth Tuesday of every month City Hall Conference Room, 5468 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 downtownchamblee.com Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

This committee of up to six City of Chamblee residents serves as a voice for the Chamblee Parks & Recreation staff. Members bring in ideas from the community as well as disseminate information to the community. RAC members also serve as first-string volunteers when planning and implementing community events.

Meetings 7 p.m. | First Thursday of each month Community Building in Keswick Park If you would like to volunteer with the City of Chamblee please visit chambleega.gov/volunteer.

Empowers people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or faith, to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by offering financial, material, educational, and spiritual support.

The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc 3510 Shallowford Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341 • icpacs.org

Promotes self-sufficiency and equity for immigrants, refugees, and the underprivileged through health and social services, capacity building, and advocacy.

The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc 5582 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341 • lionslighthouse.org

Provides vision and hearing services — education, detection, prevention, and treatment— for Georgians in financial need.

Angel Flight Soars 2000 Airport Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341 • angelflightsoars.org

Helps the sick by arranging free flights to medical treatments.

Good Shepherd Services 2426 Shallowford Terrace, Atlanta, GA 30341 goodshepherdsistersna.org

Provides services to refugees and immigrants in metro Atlanta.

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Downtown Chamblee 1

1 Chamblee Centennial Mural on Chamblee-Dunwoody Road was painted by local artist Amir Totem for the city’s centennial celebration in 2008.

2 Chamblee MARTA station

located in downtown Chamblee serves the area and provides a direct route to downtown Atlanta.

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3 Peachtree Park is located next to City Hall and is a great outdoor gathering place for the community.

4 The funky re-purposed

snow-covered Frosty Caboose sells locally made ice cream.

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5 The many lofts in downtown Chamblee provide the live aspect in work, live, play.

6 During the summer, crowds gather for the Chamblee summer concert series in downtown Chamblee.

@dwntwnChamblee ChambleeDDA @downtownChamblee downtownchamblee.com

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Annual Events

Taste of Chamblee

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Year-round Family Fun For more information on Chamblee events visit chambleega.gov/events.

Daddy Daughter Dance February

Taste of Chamblee October • tasteofchamblee.net

This annual semi-formal event is full of fun for daddies and daughters.

Come prepared for an evening of food, music, dancing, games, and fun!

This food festival features cuisine from the incredible variety of international restaurants found along Buford Highway, known as DeKalb’s International Corridor, and other areas of the city. The Taste of Chamblee is the city’s largest event featuring some of the area’s best restaurants in a family friendly environment.

In addition to great food, there is an abundance of live entertainment for all types of music lovers.

Chamblee Fun Mud Run • April chambleefunmudrun.com

The Chamblee Fun Mud Run is a 5K run with obstacles and mud, benefiting the Chamblee Middle School Education Foundation.

Air Show at PDK • May pdkairshow.com

Peachtree DeKalb Airport hosts an annual Good Neighbor Day Airshow.

Summer Concert Series May-August

This concert series offers a fun filled event for the whole family.

Fourth of July • July

Fun for the entire family—fireworks, live music, food, and activities.

Atlanta Warbird Weekend September atlantawarbirdweekend.com

The Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing assembles the Fighter Planes of the European Theatre – American P-51 Mustangs, a British Spitfire and a German FW 190. Also, other famous aircraft such as a FG1D Corsair, SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber, T-6 Texan, PT-26 Cornell, Stearman bi-planes, Douglas DC-3 and more! Many will be offering flights and cockpit tours! All at the DeKalb Peachtree Airport.

Halloween Spooktacular October

Activities include a costume contest for all ages, a spooky haunted house, hay rides, games, a cupcake walk, and more!

Breakfast with Santa December

A fun filled morning to celebrate the Christmas Season! In addition, to visiting with Santa Claus himself, children will enjoy a variety of activities including art projects and storytelling! This popular event fills up fast so make reservations early!

Antique Row Holiday Open House December • antiquerow.com

Enjoy refreshments and special sale prices while browsing this unique antique neighborhood.

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Find It Fast Directory City of Chamblee City Clerk............................................................770-986-5018 Public Records, Occupational Tax, Alcohol Beverage Licenses,Human Resources City Hall...............................................................770-986-5010 Finance, Economic Development, Communications City Manager....................................................770-986-5026 Development Department........................770-986-5024 Municipal Court Offices..............................770-986-5004 Parks & Recreation........................................770-986-5016 Parks, Facilities, Classes, Programs Public Works.....................................................770-986-5040 Sanitation/Recycling, Animal Control, Street Signage, Stormwater Chamblee Library............................................770-936-1380 Emergency Emergency – Police, Fire, and Medical............................911 Police (non-emergency)................................770-986-5005

Utilities DeKalb County Water and Sewer 24 Hour Emergency........................................770-270-6243 Customer Service............................................404-378-4475 Georgia Power 24 Hour Emergency................................... 1-888-891-0938 Customer Service....................................... 1-888-660-5890 Atlanta Gas Light 24 Hour Emergency................................... 1-877-427-4321

MARTA Routes and Schedules..................................404-848-5000

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) Airport Administration....................................770-936-5440 Noise Complaint...............................................770-936-5442 24 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov