Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Georgia Restaurant Week Taste Your Way Through Chamblee Restaurant Week! Here's what more of our restaurants are highlighting during the week! April 12-18, 2026 The Alden   The Mad Italian   Vintage Pizzeria Chamblee   Wa'Haka Taqueria Won Kitchen Playa Bowls Chamblee   PONKO Chicken Chamblee   SabaRaba's   Souper Jenny Brookhaven   57th Fighter Group Restaurant   Himalayas Indian Restaurant & Lounge Hopstix Lay

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Georgia Cities Week The City of Chamblee is proud to join communities across the state in celebrating Georgia Cities Week, April 20-25, 2026. This year’s theme is “Love Your City.” This statewide event, sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association , invites residents to celebrate their city governments, community achievements, and the essential services cities provide every day. Throughout the week, the City o

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Gratitude for Eagle Scout Kai Managan The City of Chamblee would like to thank Eagle Scout Kai Managan for raising funds to construct a bike repair station at Dresden Park. Kai constructed the station as part of his Eagle Scout project and raised over $2000 from his bike rodeo and through online donations. The bike repair stand includes an air pump and was installed on March 29th. Left the Station - This Past We

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Crime Stats Last week, I included a snapshot of weekly crime statistics to provide a clearer, data-driven look at what’s happening in our community. This week, I'm sharing the monthly stats with the goal of making this information easy to understand. I believe transparency builds trust, and sharing these trends is one way to keep everyone in the loop. TL;DR Chamblee is very safe! Left the Station - This Past We

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Crime Stats I’m starting to include a snapshot of weekly crime statistics in this newsletter to provide a clearer, data-driven look at what’s happening in our community. My goal is to make this information easy to understand, and you can actually use it to stay informed. I believe transparency builds trust, and sharing these trends is one way to keep everyone in the loop. Would you find it valuable to see this r

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Chamblee Real Time Grand Opening The Chamblee Police Department proudly unveiled its new state-of-the-art Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), designed to enhance public safety through technology, data-driven policing, and real-time intelligence. A tour and demonstrations of the RTCC and Defensive Tactics Room were held for city staff and members of the media. Demolition and construction of the Real Time Crime Center

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Happy Lunar New Year! I spent the last two weekends celebrating Lunar New Year with the incredible community at NACA Atlanta — which is proudly based right here in Chamblee — and at the 2026 Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival in Chamblee, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse with amazing food, rich cultural traditions, and the spirit of reunion. Chamblee proudly sponsored both events! Chamblee is one of the most

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: HR 1114 and HB 1116 By now, you have likely heard about the proposal at the Georgia State Capitol to eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties and replace that revenue with sales tax, HR 1114 and HB 1116. I want to talk specifically about what this could mean for us here in Chamblee. This is being discussed in terms of affordability. However, this is a shell game and only shifts the tax burden. To be f

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Chamblee Bulldog Dash 5K Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join me for Chamblee Middle School's biggest fundraiser for the year! The race is held on March 7 at 8 AM, and you can find the details in the link below. The Chamblee Bulldog Dash is a traditional timed 5K run/walk race hosted by the Chamblee Middle School Education Foundation and the Chamblee High School Blue & Gold Foundation, with procee

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Electric Motorbikes I’ve heard from many residents about kids riding electric motorbikes around Chamblee, and I want to share where things stand. We’ve looked into the issue, and under Georgia state law, these bikes are legal. That said, the situation has started to shift. We’re now seeing riders going off-road in our parks, causing real damage to green spaces that belong to the whole community. I get it, kids

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Neighborhood Engagement Program The City of Chamblee’s Neighborhood Engagement Program (NEP) is back, and refreshed! NEP brings neighbors together to actively partner with the City in strengthening and improving their community. This resident-driven program creates meaningful opportunities for neighbors to collaborate, share ideas, and take part in initiatives that support the overall well-being of their area. A

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Winter Storm Fern I want to take a moment to recognize and thank our city staff and first responders for their hard work preparing for and responding to this weekend’s storm. While we ultimately avoided what could have been a much more severe weather event, that outcome was the result of careful planning and proactive action. From treating our roads to clearing downed trees and prioritizing public safety, their

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: MLK Day The City of Chamblee will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, at 8:30 a.m. Monday's sanitation route will be collected on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Left the Station - This Past Week's Events: There weren't any city events last week as we slowly ramp back up for a great 2026. At the Station - Ongoing Events in

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: 2025 Year in Review In case you missed it, I’ve published my 2025 Year in Review! I’ve included helpful links throughout if you’d like to dive deeper into the topics I covered. Click HERE to read it! Left the Station - This Past Week's Events: There were no city events last week due to the New Year holiday. I hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year with family and friends. City operations have now resumed u

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Happy New Year! I hope this season brings you joy, warmth, and meaningful time with family, friends, and neighbors. Below you’ll find important New Year information from the City, including schedules and updates. Wishing you a safe, happy, and bright new year ahead. If you plan to celebrate with fireworks, remember to put safety first. State law allows the use of fireworks on January 1st to 1:00 a.m. Fireworks c

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Happy Holidays! I hope this season brings you joy, warmth, and meaningful time with family, friends, and neighbors. As we wrap up the year, I’m grateful for the strong sense of community that makes our city such a special place to call home. Below you’ll find important holiday information from the City, including schedules and updates. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season and a bright new year a

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Desden Park Grand Reopening December 13, 2025, was a monumental day for the City of Chamblee as we officially reopened Dresden Park following an 18-month renovation. After years of planning and investment, residents, elected officials, staff, and partners came together to celebrate the transformation of this beloved community space. The newly renovated park features modern amenities for all ages, including upgra

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: December 13: Desden Park Grand Reopening Join us as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of Dresden Park! Over a year in the making, a beloved community space is (almost) back and better than ever! Enjoy upgraded amenities, new playground features, and plenty of green space to explore. See the improvements and reconnect with your favorite neighborhood park! Additionally, we are proud to unveil our latest public art

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: December 4: Public Hearings on the 2026 Budget UPDATE: a third Public Hearing has been added on December 4 at 12. p.m. The City of Chamblee will host two public hearings on the 2026 proposed budget at Chamblee City Hall. The meetings will be recorded and livestreamed on the City of Chamblee's Facebook Page and YouTube channel. The same goes for the first two meetings. Public Hearing #3 Thursday, December 4 12:00

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Happy Thanksgiving! I hope today brings you time to slow down, enjoy good food, and appreciate the people who make Chamblee such a special place to call home. Wishing you and your families a joyful, safe, and restful holiday. -Jimmy Left the Station - This Past Week's Events: City Counicl Work Session and Regular Meeting My recap of this month's City Counicl meetings has been posted. You can read it HERE. Geor