By Jimmy Furst Stay informed. Stay Involved. The Locomotive - One Big Thing What to Watch at the Chamblee City Council Meeting The Chamblee City Council will hold its Work Session and Public Hearing on Thursday, June 11. Several important items are scheduled for discussion, including the proposed millage rate, a rezoning request for luxury-vehicle storage condos, and a zoning cleanup related to a previous land-swap agreement. Proposed 2026 Millage Rate The City Council will r

By Jimmy Furst Stay informed. Stay Involved. The Locomotive - One Big Thing Public Hearings For the 2026 Millage Rate Counicl is proposing raising the millage rate by one mil, and you can read my thoughts on why this is needed HERE. We want to hear from you, so please come out for public comment! Left the Station - This Past Week's Events: Annual Budget and Millage Rate Discussions—Meeting #2 Thank you to all who came out to the discussion to learn more about the city's budge

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing Memorial Day This past Memorial Day, we remembered and honored the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy every day, and we owe them a debt that can never truly be repaid. As we spent time with family and friends this past Memorial Day, let’s also take a moment to reflect on those who made that time possible. May we never forget their courage, s

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing Voting in Chamblee Election Day in DeKalb County is here! 🗳️ Make a plan to vote and make your voice heard. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and if you’re in line by 7:00 PM, you can still vote. Bring a valid photo ID and double-check your polling location before heading out. ✅ Check your voter registration & polling location: Georgia My Voter Page ✅ View election information & sample ballots: DeKalb Coun

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing Disaster in Chamblee My heart goes out to the 72 people displaced by the devastating apartment fire in Chamblee this weekend. My wife and I were actually there when it started, and seeing the scale of the fire firsthand was heartbreaking. I’m grateful that no lives were lost, but so many families are now facing uncertainty and the loss of their homes. My heart also goes out to the businesses affected by this fire

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing Annual Budget and Millage Rate Discussions Chamblee's annual budget and millage rate discussions are underway. Learn more from Mayor Brian Mock on how you can be involved in the discussions in the video below. The Millage Rate & Mid-Year Budget Review Community Information Sessions: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Both discussions will be held at Chamblee City Hall starting at 6:00 P.M. Left the S

Catch up on all things Chamblee! The Locomotive - One Big Thing: Georgia Cities Week! It’s Georgia Cities Week! Now is the time to celebrate and showcase your love for the City of Chamblee! We’re kicking things off this week with #ArtDropChamblee, which is happening all week long! Follow @chamblee_public_arts to participate in the treasure hunt for free art! Left the Station - This Past Week's Events: Chamblee Art Fest Thank you to everyone who came out to the Chamblee Art Fe

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