Jimmy's Chamblee Recap - Week of July 7, 2025
- Jimmy Furst
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 15
Catch up on all things Chamblee!
The Locomotive - One Big Thing:
July 9: Midyear Town Hall Meeting
Join me as we celebrate the accomplishments we've achieved so far this year and get a preview of the exciting things still to come!
Left the Station - This Past Week's Events:
July 4: Concert and Fireworks
Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 4th to enjoy the fireworks and live music. A special thanks to our dedicated City staff for all their hard work in making this event such a success.
At the Station - Ongoing Events in Chamblee:
July/August Signal
The July/August Signal is here! Check out the latest edition with lots of news, accomplishments, and events! You can read it HERE.
July 7: Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project
Efforts to improve water service capacity throughout DeKalb County will continue in July with the launch of the Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project. Crews will replace approximately 11,000 linear feet of an existing 30-inch carbon steel main with a 36-inch Ductile Iron main. Crews will also remove the 8-inch and 6-inch pipes running alongside the 30-inch and replace them with a 12-inch pipe.
The project timeline is three years. Work will begin on Malone Drive, the southern end of the project. Crews will then move to the northbound lane of Peachtree Boulevard and continue north until completion at Carver Drive.
For more information, click here.
New Rail Trail Segment
The Keswick Park Trail Spur, which will extend from the Keswick softball field to Sexton Woods Drive, is expected to be completed by August. The photo below was taken on July 7, and I’ll be sharing weekly updates so residents can track progress. Please note that weather conditions may affect the timeline.
Arriving Soon - Upcoming Events in Chamblee:
July 10: City Council Public Hearing and Work Session
You can find the agenda by clicking HERE.
July 11: Jimmy's Office Hours
Office hours are back! See me on Friday to talk about all things Chamblee.
July 15: City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting agenda will be posted on Friday before the meeting.
July 24: Public Arts Commission Meeting
The PAC will hold its July meeting at City Hall at 6 PM.
August 1: Chamblee Summer Concert Series Finale
Our season finale is on Friday, August 1. Join us for a high-energy show by Uptown Funk: A Tribute to Bruno Mars! Enjoy an evening of dancing and community spirit as we say goodbye to summer in style.
Don’t miss out on the hottest free summer concert series in town! The concerts start at 6:30 p.m. on the greenspace of Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341. Join family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable summer of music, laughter, food, and fun! VIP tables and sponsorships are available by contacting Katie Sears at ksears@chambleega.gov or by visiting www.chambleerocks.net
August 5: National Night Out
November 4: Chamblee Municipal Elections
In case you missed it, I announced my candidacy for re-election to the Chamblee City Council At-Large Seat! Serving our vibrant community since January 2022 has been an honor, and I am eager to continue working together to build a sustainable and prosperous future for Chamblee. My commitment to these core issues remains steadfast. I will continue to:
Advocate for sustainable development along with right-sized growth that aligns with our community's values.
Implement innovative environmental policies to combat climate change locally.
Enhance the quality of life by focusing on infrastructure, parks, and community engagement.
I will continue to work hard for you, and I hope I have earned your support!
The Passenger Car
Introducing the Passenger Car, which will highlight Chamblee in the media.
The Caboose
I would love to hear your questions, comments, or concerns.
Email: Jfurst@chambleega.gov
Mobile: 770-901-1121 The legal stuff: The views expressed represent the views of the author and may not reflect the views of the Chamblee City Council. Comments posted in response to a Councilmember-initiated communication may be subject to public disclosure under the Open Records Act. If you are a resident of Chamblee and would like to discuss city business, please go to chambleega.gov or contact me at the email above.
Happy Jimmypendence Day Plebians!!!
We, the ruling council, were blessed to return to the stage, on high above you the common folk, to celebrate our independence from you and your fatuous and needy concerns! Did we notice your stone faced disapproving glares in our shameless selfie?! Not a chance! We only assumed you were as stunned as we were to see Motormouth Mesa put the mic down! A feat truly worthy of bombastic fireworks!!!
Join me tonight as I, Jimmy, lead the Mansplained Midyear Meeting! Propaganda will be propagated! Aspersions will be projected! Caloric colonization will be celebrated! And crises of hegemony will be dismissed via selective comment moderation and paywalls! Nothing to see here! All is well! Smash…