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A city on the right track
Welcomea guide for
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Sanitation Services Update
Officers Reverse Overdoses
Dresden Park Revitalization
Chamblee Calendars
MAY-JUNE 2015
VOLUME 15 • NO. 9
Official Newsletter of Chamblee, Georgia chambleega.gov
M
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
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.
May 22 • July 4 • July 24 • August 28
6:30-10:30 p.m. • Peachtree Park,
5468 Peachtree Rd. (by City Hall)
July 4 Concert in Keswick Park
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May 22 | The Doobie Brothers tribute band, China Grove,
kicks off the Chamblee Concert Series.
July 24 | Drivin’ N Cryin’
July 4 | Rupert’s Orchestra
August 28 | Ricochet performs led by lead
vocalist, guitarist, and fiddler, Heath Wright
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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!
Submit an article by the first of the month prior to the month of
publication to thesignal@chambleega.gov.
Want to advertise in the Signal? Contact Chamblee’s communications
manager at 470-395-3309 for information.
Besides what you read in the Signal, how do you know what’s going on?
Here’s where to look:
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organized community associa-
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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
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WelcometoChamblee
F
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 develop-
ment of the 1950s, Chamblee has
represented this past century’s great-
est 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 high-
ways, 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
message from the mayor

John Mesa
District 1
jmesa@chambleega.gov
Darron Kusman
At-Large Seat
dkusman@chambleega.gov
Brian Mock
Mayor Pro Tem
At-Large Seat
bmock@chambleega.gov
Leslie Robson
District 2
lrobson@chambleega.gov
Tom Hogan, II
District 3
thogan@chambleega.gov
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
Thursday prior to council meeting
6 pm • Civic Center, 3540 Broad St.
City government
Chamblee City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Rd.

Chamblee HISTORY
T
he City of Chamblee was incor-
porated 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 Junc-
tion. 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 Train-
ing Center. After World War II, the city expe-
rienced a growth in its industrial areas, largely
based on the opening of the General Mo-
tors 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 employ-
ment 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 neighbor-
hoods 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 zon-
ing in metro Atlanta that allowed for mixed-use
development and championed livable, pedestrian-
friendly 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 languag-
es. From its foundation as a southern rail town, its
people have built a progressive urban city that is
eagerly awaiting its next transformation.
Named for an African-American railroad worker, Chamblee’s history is intertwined with
three industries – dairies, railroads, and the military.

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

Trash and Recycling
Keeping the City of Chamblee clean has
never been simpler now that trash and recy-
cling 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 ac-
cepted. Acceptable recycling materials are
determined by recycling carrier. For a full
list visit chambleega.gov/recycling.
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.
Visit the Public Works webpage at chambleega.gov/sanitationmap for a
detailed list of weekly trash and recycling pick-up days by address.
WorkingHardforaCleanCity

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 ap-
ply 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 equip-
ment, 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
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 trans-
portation 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 storm-
water 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
Pet owners are responsible for restraining animals
that may pose a threat to others. Dangerous ani-
mals should wear muzzles to prevent biting and be
leashed to prevent escape. Leashes should be no
longer than six feet.
Pet Collars
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.
Loose Animals
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.
Household Pet Limit
Residents may keep three household pets per
home, unless running a kennel with a valid busi-
ness license.
Use the Chamblee Connect app to report any
animal control issues.

Public Safety
Chamblee Police Department
3518 Broad St., Chamblee, GA 30341
770-986-5005 • 770-986-5017 fax
In emergencies dial 911
chambleega.gov/police
Assistant Chief Mike Beller (right)
with Chamblee 101 participant.

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.
YourSafetyMatterstoUs
Submit Crime Tips Anonymously
Online
The Chamblee Police Department recently imple-
mented TipSoft, a service for citizens to anony-
mously 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 previ-
ously.
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 se-
cure. 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 infor-
mation 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 call-
takers 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. pro-
vide residential and commercial security surveys,
presentations to community groups on crime
prevention and related topics, coordinate neigh-
borhood 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 470-395-
2441.
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 long-
term security service.
To request that your house be checked please
complete the house check program form at cham-
bleega.gov/housecheck in its entirety and submit
it. You may also contact the police department re-
cords section at 770-986-5005. If you return earlier
than scheduled, please be sure to call the police
department and let us know.

Grass and weeds must
be maintained below 12
inches in height. Trees,
shrubs, and other vegeta-
tion should not restrict
access to public use of
sidewalks, obstruct traf-
fic signals or fire hy-
drants, or pose a physical
risk to the public.
Signs must be posted
in accordance with state
laws and city ordinances.
Fences may only be 42
inches high in the front yard, eight feet high in the
side or rear yard, and be well maintained.
It is unlawful for properties to maintain trash
and debris that is visible from a public street for
more than one week. Examples include damaged
lumber, scrap metal, concrete, cans, bottles, tires,
inoperative or unusable cars, household appli-
ances, and yard waste.
Cars, trucks, and
other vehicles must have
current registration and
a visible license when
parked. Parking vehicles
on the grass is not permit-
ted. Parking commercial
vehicles is restricted in
residential zones.
Code enforcement is a
unit of our police depart-
ment that rides around
neighborhoods and busi-
nesses and can respond to
calls or investigate suspicious criminal behavior.
To report tall grass, unlicensed/inoperable ve-
hicles, signs, trash and debris, street light outages,
or other code enforcement concerns call 770-986-
5005, email code_enforcement@chambleega.gov,
submit a request via the Chamblee Connect app,
or use the city website reporting feature at cham-
bleega.gov.
code enforcement
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 popu-
lation of DeKalb County. Fire Station 15 is in the City
of Chamblee at 2017 Flightway Dr.
Officer Robbins rides around Chamblee looking for code
enforcement issues.

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 informa-
tion, 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

Parks & RECREATION
Chamblee Parks & Recreation
Chamblee Civic Center
3540 Broad St., Chamblee, GA 30341
770-986-5016 • 770-986-5020 fax
chambleerecreation
@ChambleeParks
Fourth of July fun in Keswick Park before fireworks.

GreatFunLivesHereThe 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 facili-
ties including walking trails, dog
park, a full-size adult softball
field, tee-ball field, soccer field,
multi-purpose field, two tennis
Keswick Park
3496 Keswick Dr.
Huntley Hills Park
Longview Drive
Dresden Park
2301 Dresden Dr.
Village Park
3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

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.
City Hall/Peachtree Park
5468 Peachtree Rd.
Clairmont Park
Clairmont Road
Shallowford Park
3096 Shallowford Pl.

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
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 Middle School
3601 Sexton Woods Dr.
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
Chamblee Charter High School

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Chamblee 101 class

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 qualifica-
tions 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 em-
ployment 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.
Local Non-profits
St. Vincent de Paul Society
2050 Chamblee Tucker Rd.,
Atlanta, GA 30341 • svdpatl.org
Empowers people, regardless
of their background, ethnic-
ity, 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, ca-
pacity 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 At-
lanta.
Chamblee 101
Chamblee 101 is an eight-week program de-
signed 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.
CHAMBLEE 101 / Logo
GetInvolvedinChamblee

Downtown Chamblee
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1 Chamblee Centennial Mural
on Chamblee-Dunwoody
Road was painted by local
artist Amir Totem for the
city’s centennial celebra-
tion in 2008.
2 Chamblee MARTA station
located in downtown
Chamblee serves the area
and provides a direct route
to downtown Atlanta.
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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downtownchamblee.com
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5 6
3 4
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.

Annual Events
Taste of Chamblee

Daddy Daughter Dance
February
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!
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—fire-
works, live
music, food,
and activities.
Year-roundFamilyFun
Taste of Chamblee
October • tasteofchamblee.net
This food
festival
features cui-
sine from
the incredible variety of interna-
tional 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 enter-
tainment for all types of music
lovers.
Atlanta Warbird Weekend
September
atlantawarbirdweekend.com
The Commemorative Air Force
Dixie Wing assembles the
Fighter Planes of the Euro-
pean Theatre – American P-51
Mustangs, a British Spitfire and
a German FW 190. Also, other
famous aircraft such as a FG-
1D 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.
For more information on Chamblee events visit chambleega.gov/events.

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

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