A City on the Right Track

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A city on the right track

City of Chamblee • 1 Connect With Us INSIDE 2 Chamblee 101

4 Sanitation Services Update

6 Officers Reverse Overdoses

15 Dresden Park Revitalization The Signal MAY-JUNE 2015 VOLUME 15 • NO. 9 21 Chamblee Calendars Official Newsletter of Chamblee, Georgia The official bi-monthly newsletter of the City of Chamblee, the Signal chambleega.gov is published and mailed to every resident and business in the city in January, March, May, July, September, and November. It contains city

May 22 • July 4 • July 24 • August 28 news, community news, and current and upcoming events in the City of 6:30-10:30 p.m. • Peachtree Park, 5468 Peachtree Rd. (by City Hall) July 4 Concert in Keswick Park

May 22 | The Doobie Brothers tribute band, China Grove, ark your calendar for the Chamblee. Submissions are encouraged! kicks off the Chamblee Concert Series. Chamblee Summer Concert Series – an exciting event for Mthe whole family. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, or reserve one July 24 | Drivin’ N Cryin’ August 28 | Ricochet performs led by lead of our VIP tables (downtown concerts vocalist, guitarist, and fiddler, Heath Wright only) to enjoy an evening of good music. Submit an article by the first of the month prior to the month of Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Concertgoers may also bring their own food and beverages (excluding alcohol) if desired. publication to [email protected]. May 22: China Grove 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 Want to advertise in the Signal? Contact Chamblee’s communications 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,” manager at 470-395-3309 for information. this group blazes through a sizzling set of memory-jarring classic hits and album cuts with stunning accuracy and July 4 | Rupert’s Orchestra passion. Besides what you read in the Signal, how do you know what’s going on? continued on page 23 Signal-0515.indd 1 Here’s where to look: 4/13/15 4:22 PM

Social Media Accounts Nextdoor.com Chamblee City of Chamblee Another great way to get in touch Connect Chamblee Police Department with Chamblee’s independently- Mobile App Chamblee Parks and Rec organized community associa- Chamblee Connect, @chambleega tions. the city’s official @chambleeparksandrec mobile app, makes @downtownchamblee News Flash it easier to access Subscribe to updates regarding the city informa- Hashtags city emergencies, employment tion you most care about. Submit and #chambleega – all things opportunities, events, and break- track requests for Chamblee-related ing news. Notifications are sent directly to your email or phone via concerns like pot- #chambleerocks – for concert fun text message. Text messaging holes or fallen tree limbs. Down- #ourchamblee rates may apply. To sign up visit load the Chamblee Connect in the #downtownchamblee chambleega.gov/notifyme. Google Play or Itunes App stores.

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2 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov Welcome to Chamblee message from the mayor Inside or more than 100 years the City Government...... 4 Chamblee community has enjoyed an outstanding quality Chamblee History...... 5 Fof life that the city has helped Public Works...... 6 to promote and support. The history of Chamblee is a wonderful story Animal Control...... 9 of an evolving landscape. From an Public Safety...... 10 agricultural beginning, to Southern rail town, to the first home of Camp Code Enforcement...... 12 Gordon, and the industrial develop- Fire Department...... 12 ment of the 1950s, Chamblee has represented this past century’s great- Development est eras of progress. Department...... 13 Chamblee now has the opportunity to re-develop even further into a modern village while maintaining Chamblee Library...... 13 the small town charm that has lured so many here in the past and Parks & Recreation...... 14 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 Schools...... 17 trails, landscaped streets, and architectural designs that invite people Civic Engagement...... 18 to stroll down wide sidewalks and gather at festivals. Located adjacent to the DeKalb Peachtree Airport, with a MARTA Downtown Chamblee...... 20 rail station in the center of the city, and adjoining two interstate high- Annual Events...... 22 ways, Chamblee is both easy to find and convenient to reach from anywhere in the world. With two separate annexations since 2010, the Find It Fast Directory.... Back 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

City of Chamblee • 3 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 ap- point 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 Chamblee City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Rd. Thursday prior to council meeting 6 pm • Civic Center, 3540 Broad St.

John Mesa Leslie Robson Tom Hogan, II Darron Kusman Brian Mock District 1 District 2 District 3 At-Large Seat Mayor Pro Tem [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] At-Large Seat [email protected]

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

he City of Chamblee was incor- based on the opening of the General Mo- porated by the Georgia legislature tors plant in neighboring Doraville. Large on August 17, 1908. It is one of ten corporations such as Frito-Lay, Kodak, Tcities within DeKalb County. and General Electric built plants along the There is much discussion about the newly constructed Peachtree Industrial origin of the city’s name. One prominent Boulevard. These corporations provided story refers to an 1885 petition for the a strong tax base and a source of employ- U.S. Postal Service to establish a post ment for more than thirty years. office in what was then known as Roswell Junc- In the 1980s, Chamblee began to see its fabric tion. The U.S. Postal Service was concerned that change dramatically. Many large manufacturing the proposed name of Roswell Junction was too sites downsized or closed. The city was faced with similar to the nearby City of Roswell. a dwindling tax base and the loss of population as The Postal Service then randomly selected the young workers followed jobs to the fast-growing name “Chamblee” from the list of petitioners for northern suburbs. At the same time, refugees and the new post office name. The Chamblee selected immigrants, drawn to the employment potential was an African-American railroad worker. of metro Atlanta and the affordable housing found Chamblee’s history is intertwined with three in Chamblee, began repopulating many neighbor- industries - dairies, railroads, and the military. For hoods along Buford Highway. years, Chamblee was known for its rolling hills The 1990 census dramatically outlined the and numerous dairies. Irvingdale and J.W. Brown change in demographics for Chamblee. Seeing are just two of the numerous dairies that made this shift in population as a positive step, the city Chamblee more of a pasture than a town. The only council developed new zoning that would address thing that crisscrossed the pastures during the the special needs of such a diverse community. The late 19th and early 20th century was the railroad. International Village overlay was the first zon- Chamblee was established at the junction of what ing in metro Atlanta that allowed for mixed-use is now the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the development and championed livable, pedestrian- Roswell Railroad. friendly neighborhoods. The city was rewarded for In 1917, much of Chamblee’s dairy land was its efforts by multi-million dollar redevelopment transformed into Camp Gordon, becoming home projects along Buford Highway and throughout the to 40,000 military personnel. Almost overnight, designated International Village area. At the same forty new stores, three theaters, two hotels, and time, the city moved to protect its historic town a bowling alley were built to cater to this new center by designating a central business district. population. As Chamblee moves into the 21st century, its After World War I, Camp Gordon was closed, history is being written in a multitude of languag- but then reopened in 1941 as a Navy Flight Train- es. From its foundation as a southern rail town, its ing Center. After World War II, the city expe- people have built a progressive urban city that is rienced a growth in its industrial areas, largely eagerly awaiting its next transformation.

City of Chamblee • 5 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.

6 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov 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 secure- ly 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. Hazard- ous materials like solvents and automobile fluids are not recyclable, unfortunately, due to low market rates. Glass is no longer accepted. Acceptable recycling materials are Visit the Public Works webpage at chambleega.gov/sanitationmap for a determined by recycling carrier. For a full detailed list of weekly trash and recycling pick-up days by address. list visit chambleega.gov/recycling. City of Chamblee • 7 What if I don’t have a sanitation roll cart? Public Works Department. Call the Public Works To request garbage and recycle roll carts call the Department or visit chambleega.gov for more Public Works Department at 770-986-5019 or ap- information, or call to schedule a pickup. ply for one at chambleega.gov/recycling. Roads and Walkways Y ard Waste Chamblee Public Works Roads and Walkways It is unlawful to mix yard trimmings with garbage Division consists of two groups that together or leaves within the city. You may paper bag your maintain the city’s roadways, curbs, gutters, and leaves and yard trimmings, or place them neatly at sidewalks and beautify the right-of-way. your curbside (not in the street) for collection. The The right-of-way maintenance group performs city’s vacuum truck will suck up the leaves. Put routine grass cutting and edging, brush and tree limbs and sticks in a separate pile. trimming, weed control, and herbicide spraying. This group is also responsible for trash pick-up Electronics Recycling Program along city roadways and cleans the roadways and Third Saturday of each month 8 a.m.- Noon curbs with the street sweeper. Chamblee is committed to reducing landfill use The transportation group is responsible for and promoting responsible re-use of electronic roadway paving, patching, and pothole repair; waste. Electronic waste may be brought to the traffic sign installation; traffic signal maintaenance Public Works facility for proper disposal on the and repair; sidewalk installation and repair; and third Saturday of each month only. curb and gutter installation and repair. The trans- Visit chambleega.gov/electronicsrecycling for a portation group performs traffic counts for speed full list of accepted electronics or to sign up for study and traffic calming studies. event reminders. We accept computers, batteries, keyboards, Stormwater cables, small appliances, cell phones, lawn equip- The Chamblee crew works jointly with DeKalb ment, power tools, hard drives (we do not erase County for the maintenance of Chamblee’s storm- your hard drives), and flat panel TV’s only. water system. The crew takes care of small repairs that happen frequently such as manhole/storm Special Pickups drain inlet repairs. They also fill out informational Construction debris, trees, dirt, rock, concrete, worksheets whenever stormwater maintenance over-sized tree limbs, and other large items are is completed, logging the date, location, problem, considered a special pickup. A charge applies to and action taken. To report a stormwater problem, items requiring special pickup by the Chamblee call 770-986-5019.

8 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov 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 No animal is allowed to run unattended on the that may pose a threat to others. Dangerous ani- streets of the city. Furthermore, they are not mals should wear muzzles to prevent biting and be allowed to roam onto other people’s property leashed to prevent escape. Leashes should be no without the property owner’s permission. longer than six feet. Household Pet Limit Pet Collars Residents may keep three household pets per Dog and cat owners must vaccinate any pet three home, unless running a kennel with a valid busi- months and older against rabies. Once a licensed ness license. veterinarian has vaccinated your pet, attach the rabies inoculation tag to your pet’s collar. Your pet Use the Chamblee Connect app to report any must wear the pet collar and inoculation tag at all animal control issues. times. City of Chamblee • 9 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

10 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov 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 Community-Oriented Policing Online The Community-Oriented Policing (C.O.P.S.) unit The Chamblee Police Department recently imple- helps to prevent crime in Chamblee. C.O.P.S. pro- mented TipSoft, a service for citizens to anony- vide residential and commercial security surveys, mously submit crime-related tips online via a text presentations to community groups on crime message or from any Android or iPhone mobile prevention and related topics, coordinate neigh- device with the TipSubmit mobile app. You can borhood watch programs, and provide statistical also follow up on a tip you have submitted previ- data to the public upon request. If you live in a ously. neighborhood which does not already have an The use of TipSoft is part of the department’s established program and are interested in getting proactive efforts to prevent, reduce, and solve one started please call a C.O.P.S officer at 470-395- crime. TipSoft is not monitored 24 hours a day. 2441. For emergency or immediate police response you should always dial 911. House Checks Download the free TipSubmit app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Visit chambleega. Do you have a vacation planned which will cause gov/police for more details. you to be away from home for an extended period of time? If so, you can request the Chamblee Police Sign Up for Smart911 to perform periodic checks of your house while you are away. This service is provided as a courtesy Smart911 is a free service brought to you by the and for the convenience and benefit of Chamblee City of Chamblee. It is 100 percent private and se- citizens. It is not designed to be used as a long- cure. It could save your life, or the life of someone term security service. you love. Create a safety profile for your household To request that your house be checked please that includes the vital personal and medical infor- complete the house check program form at cham- mation you would want response teams to have in bleega.gov/housecheck in its entirety and submit the event of an emergency. Then if you dial 9-1-1, it. You may also contact the police department re- your profile is immediately available allowing call- cords section at 770-986-5005. If you return earlier takers and first responders to assist you faster and than scheduled, please be sure to call the police more effectively. department and let us know.

City of Chamblee • 11 code enforcement

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

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.

12 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov 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 Public Access Computers Computers for Adult Learners Collections Computers for Children Audiobooks GALILEO Books for all ages Internet Access Current Newspapers and MS Office Magazines Online Catalog DVDs Reference Databases Interlibrary Loan Wi-Fi Access Juvenile Large Print Reference Service Large Print Books Music CDs Conference Hearing Assistance System Facilities Meeting Room Copier Seminar/Study Rooms Voter Registration Youth Services Area

City of Chamblee • 13 Psark & 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

14 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov 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 bik- ing or walking distance of the park. They have playgrounds, barbecue grills, pavilions, picnic areas, walking trails, and seating areas. At each park there is lim- ited 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 Keswick Park field, tee-ball field, soccer field, 3496 Keswick Dr. multi-purpose field, two tennis

Dresden Park Huntley Hills Park Village Park 2301 Dresden Dr. Longview Drive 3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

City of Chamblee • 15 Clairmont Park City Hall/Peachtree Park Shallowford Park Clairmont Road 5468 Peachtree Rd. 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.

16 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov 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 678-676-1200.

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 Chamblee Charter High School 2449 Dresden Dr. Chamblee, GA 30341 678-676-7202 Chamblee, GA 30341 Private Schools dresdenes.dekalb.k12.ga.us 678-874-8202 The Elaine Clark Center for chambleems.dekalb.k12.ga.us Huntley Hills Elementary Exceptional Children 2112 Seaman Cir. Sequoyah Middle School 5130 Peachtree Blvd. Chamblee, GA 30341 3456 Aztec Dr. Chamblee, GA 30341 678-676-7402 Doraville, GA 30340 770-458-3251 huntleyhillses.dekalb.k12.ga.us 678-676-7902 elaineclarkcenter.org sequoyahms.dekalb.k12.ga.us Kittredge Magnet for High Saint Pius X Catholic High School Achievers 2674 Johnson Rd. 1663 East Nancy Creek Dr. High Schools Atlanta, GA 30345 Atlanta, GA 30319 Chamblee Charter High School 404-636-3023 678-874-6602 3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. spx.org kittredgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us Chamblee, GA 30341 678-676-6902 Montgomery Elementary Colleges chambleehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us 3995 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd. Interactive College of Technology Atlanta, GA 30319 Cross Keys High School 5303 New Peachtree Rd. 678-676-7502 1626 North Druid Hills Rd., NE Chamblee, GA 30341 montgomeryes.dekalb.k12.ga.us Atlanta, GA 30319 770-216-2960 678-874-6102 ict.edu Middle Schools crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us Chamblee Middle School 3601 Sexton Woods Dr.

City of Chamblee • 17 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Chamblee 101 class

18 • City of Chamblee • chambleega.gov Get InvolvedCHAMBLEE 101in / Logo Chamblee Chamblee 101 Local Non-profits Chamblee 101 is an eight-week program de- St. Vincent de Paul Society signed to educate residents and business owners 2050 Chamblee Tucker Rd., on how our city government works, who’s Atlanta, GA 30341 • svdpatl.org responsible for what and what steps you can take Empowers people, regardless to make a difference. It includes discussions and of their background, ethnic- interactive activities. Sessions are yearly and begin in early April. ity, or faith, to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by offering Boards and Commissions financial, material, educational, and spiritual support. Architectural Design Review Board (ARB) The Center for Pan Asian Comprised of a minimum of six members appointed by the mayor Community Services, Inc and council, the ARB is responsible for hearing and reviewing the 3510 Shallowford Rd., Chamblee, exterior architectural design of all planned unit development and GA 30341 • icpacs.org development of community impact applications. Desirable qualifica- Promotes self-sufficiency and tions include an understanding of and skills in architectural design, equity for immigrants, refugees, landscape architecture, urban planning, real estate, or engineering. and the underprivileged through Meetings 7 p.m. | First Tuesday of every month health and social services, ca- City Hall Conference Room, 5468 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 pacity building, and advocacy. Chamblee Downtown Development Authority (CDDA) The Georgia Lions Lighthouse The primary focus of the CDDA is to promote business and em- Foundation, Inc ployment opportunities in the central business district. These goals 5582 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA are facilitated by the pursuit and creation of various programs, 30341 • lionslighthouse.org both public and private, that encourage redevelopment and growth Provides vision and hearing within the district. services — education, detection, Meetings 6:30 p.m. | Fourth Tuesday of every month prevention, and treatment— for City Hall Conference Room, 5468 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA Georgians in financial need. 30341 downtownchamblee.com Angel Flight Soars Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) 2000 Airport Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341 • angelflightsoars.org This committee of up to six City of Chamblee residents serves as a voice for the Chamblee Parks & Recreation staff. Members bring in Helps the sick by arranging free ideas from the community as well as disseminate information to the flights to medical treatments. community. RAC members also serve as first-string volunteers when Good Shepherd Services planning and implementing community events. 2426 Shallowford Terrace, Meetings 7 p.m. | First Thursday of each month Atlanta, GA 30341 Community Building in Keswick Park goodshepherdsistersna.org Provides services to refugees If you would like to volunteer with the City of Chamblee please visit and immigrants in metro At- chambleega.gov/volunteer. lanta. City of Chamblee • 19 Downtown Chamblee

1 Chamblee Centennial Mural 2 Chamblee MARTA station 3 Peachtree Park is located 4 The funky re-purposed on Chamblee-Dunwoody located in downtown next to City Hall and is a snow-covered Frosty Road was painted by local Chamblee serves the area great outdoor gathering Caboose sells locally made artist Amir Totem for the and provides a direct route place for the community. ice cream. city’s centennial celebra- to downtown Atlanta. tion in 2008.

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5 The many lofts in downtown 6 During the summer, crowds @dwntwnChamblee Chamblee provide the live gather for the Chamblee ChambleeDDA aspect in work, live, play. summer concert series in @downtownChamblee downtown Chamblee. downtownchamblee.com

City of Chamblee • 21 Annual Events

Taste of Chamblee

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

Daddy Daughter Dance T aste of Chamblee Halloween February October • tasteofchamblee.net Spooktacular This annual This food October semi-formal festival Activities event is full of features cui- include a fun for daddies sine from costume contest for all ages, and daughters. the incredible variety of interna- a spooky haunted house, hay Come prepared for an evening tional restaurants found along rides, games, a cupcake walk, of food, music, dancing, games, Buford Highway, known as and more! and fun! DeKalb’s International Corridor, Breakfast with Santa and other areas of the city. The Chamblee Fun Mud Run • April December Taste of Chamblee is the city’s chambleefunmudrun.com A fun filled largest event featuring some of The Chamblee morning to the area’s best restaurants in a Fun Mud Run celebrate the family friendly environment. is a 5K run with Christmas In addition to great food, there obstacles and Season! In is an abundance of live enter- mud, benefiting addition, tainment for all types of music the Chamblee Middle School to visiting with Santa Claus lovers. Education Foundation. himself, children will enjoy a Atlanta Warbird Weekend variety of activities including art Air Show at PDK • May September projects and storytelling! This pdkairshow.com atlantawarbirdweekend.com popular event fills up fast so Peachtree DeKalb Airport hosts The Commemorative Air Force make reservations early! an annual Good Neighbor Day Dixie Wing assembles the Airshow. Antique Row Holiday Fighter Planes of the Euro- Open House Summer Concert Series pean Theatre – American P-51 December • antiquerow.com May-August Mustangs, a British Spitfire and Enjoy refreshments and special a German FW 190. Also, other This concert series offers a fun sale prices while browsing this famous aircraft such as a FG- filled event for the whole family. unique antique neighborhood. 1D Corsair, SBD-5 Dauntless Fourth of July • July dive bomber, T-6 Texan, PT-26 Fun for Cornell, Stearman bi-planes, the entire Douglas DC-3 and more! Many family—fire- will be offering flights and works, live cockpit tours! All at the DeKalb music, food, Peachtree Airport. and activities. City of Chamblee • 23 Findst It Fa 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