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Winter Storm Cora
The storm closed many things when it dropped snow on Chamblee, but we worked hard to keep you safe. Below are the measures the City took. The biggest concern at the time was power outages. Mayor Mock had been in contact with GA Power to help escalate the situation. The good news was that it was mostly blown transformers and not downed powerlines. The bad news was widespread outages and limited resources from GA Power.
Police:
CID had one detective on site.
Patrol units ran as scheduled and came in an hour early at 6 a.m. The city reserved 10 hotel rooms for additional on-call officers.
The Neighborhood Response Unit had five officers working on shift and through the weekend.
Dispatch operated as normal.
Road closures were monitored by PD in partnership with public works, and updates on closures were coordinated with Communications as necessary.
Public Works:
Sanitation was suspended on Friday, 1/10. This route was scheduled for pickup on Monday, 1/13.
A skeleton crew worked on Friday. Staff was on call as needed, and hotel rooms were reserved for seven employees so they could respond quickly to any issues.
Streets were brined starting at 4 a.m. Friday morning, including the following streets:
Clairmont Rd. and Clairmont Bridge
Chamblee-Tucker Road
Chamblee-Dunwoody Road from 141 to the bridge, including the bridge
Broad Street
American Way
Chamblee-Dunwoody Way
Pierce Drive
Miller Drive
Malone Drive
McGaw Drive
Staff placed salt and sand on the Rail Trail and treated sidewalks in the downtown SSD with brine prior to the storm.
City Hall and PD parking lots were brined before the storm event.
City Hall:
City Hall was closed on Friday.
Non-emergency staff worked from home.
Social media, the city website, and the news media were updated about closures and other storm-related updates as needed.
No events were scheduled for the weekend.
Thanks to all that helped worked before, during, and after the strorm!
Left the Station - This Past Week's Events:
January 9: Year-In-Review-Town Hall Meeting with Councilman Jimmy Furst
Unfortunately, this event was POSTPONED due to Winter Storm Cora. I'm working on finding another date and will provide those details when they are ready to share.
At the Station - Ongoing Events in Chamblee:
Jan/Feb E-Signal
The first Signal newsletter of the year is here! Check out articles on Navigating Chamblee's Renovation Rules, 2024 City Accomplishments, the Comprehensive Plan Update, and more!
Click here to read more.
Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Application
Are you a resident with an interest in marketing, tourism, or hospitality? There’s a vacancy on the Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee that could be just right for you!
Visit bit.ly/discover_chamblee to apply before February 5.
Chamblee 101 Registration
Ready to learn more about your local government? Chamblee 101 is back! Sign up to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the city of Chamblee provides high-quality services to the community. Register before January 31, 2025! Register here: bit.ly/chamblee101_2025
January 1 - March 31: Trees Atlanta Front Yard Tree Program
Join the Trees Atlanta Front Yard Tree Program to bring shade and beauty to your front yard! The planting season runs from January 1 to March 31.
To select from a list of native trees, apply here: https://www.treesatlanta.org/yardtree/
Arriving Soon - Upcoming Events in Chamblee:
January 16: City Council Regular Meeting 6 PM at City Hall
January 21: City Council Work Session Meeting 6 PM at City Hall
January 23: Public Art Commission Meeting 6 PM at City Hall
January 28: Downtown Development Authority Meeting 6:30 PM at City Hall
January 29: CPD Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting 6 PM at City Hall
January 30: Public Hearing #1 – HB581 Opt-Out Noon at City Hall
January 30: Public Hearing #2 – HB581 Opt-Out 6:30 PM at City Hall
Note: No decision has been made and we need these sessions to keep our options open.
February 6: Chamblee 101 Reunion at Moondog Growlers from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Chamblee 101 graduates, you are invited to celebrate the 19th year of Chamblee 101 with us on Thursday, February 6 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Moondogpubandgrub. Enjoy refreshments, reconnect with old friends, greet our elected officials, and help us welcome the upcoming class of 2025! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2025_chamblee101_reunion
February 13: Public Hearing #3 – HB581 Opt-out 6 PM (during regular public hearing/work session for February)
February 21: Chamblee Arbor Day Celebration
February 28: Homestead Exemption Deadline
The deadline to apply for Homestead Exemption is February 28, 2025. For more information and to apply, click here.
The Caboose
I would love to hear your questions, comments, or concerns.
Email: Jfurst@chambleega.gov
Mobile: 770-901-1121
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