Jimmy's Chamblee Recap - Week of July 28, 2025
- Jimmy Furst
- Jul 29
- 5 min read
Catch up on all things Chamblee!
The Locomotive - One Big Thing:
Municipal General Election
Chamblee, your vote matters!
The 2025 Municipal General Election is right around the corner. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with early voting starting on October 14, 2025.
Municipal elections may not always grab headlines, but they are one of the most direct and impactful ways you can shape your community. These are the races that decide who oversees your parks, your sidewalks, your zoning laws, and your local services. And unlike federal or state elections, municipal races are nonpartisan—meaning candidates don’t run under a party label. It’s about people, not politics.
This is democracy at its most local and personal. Your voice matters more than you might think.|
✅ Mark your calendar. 🗳 Make a plan to vote. 🏙 Help shape the future of Chamblee.
Seats up for election are:
Mayor - Incumbent is Brian Mock
Councilmember District One - Incumbent is John Mesa
Councilmember At-Large - The incumbent is Me!
Qualifying Begins:
August 19-21, 2025
8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street
To determine your polling location, click here. For more information, contact City Clerk Cherron Bouie at cbouie@chambleega.gov
Left the Station - This Past Week's Events:
July 22: DDA Meeting
The live stream can be found HERE.
July 24: Public Arts Commission Meeting
The live stream can be found HERE.
At the Station - Ongoing Events in Chamblee:
Peachtree Road Storm Line Replacement project
The Peachtree Road Storm Line Replacement project began on Monday, July 21. Work is planned on Peachtree Road west of the intersection with Broad Street.
The project is estimated to take approximately 2 weeks and end by August 4th. Access to local businesses and City Hall is not expected to be impacted.
All lanes on Peachtree Road will be closed for the duration of this project while City contractors replace a damaged storm sewer underneath Peachtree Road. Follow the detour for more information. MARTA Bus Route 132 will be detoured for the project, and you can find the route here: https://itsmarta.com/bus-reroutes.aspx
Dresden Park New Video & Updates
Dresden Park construction continues, and it's expected to reopen in October. The revitalized park will feature artificially turfed rectangular fields and a multi-use field, tennis courts, a dog park, a large playground, a walking trail, a new concessions building, restrooms, a community center, a pavilion, a parking lot, lighting, and terraced seating. This project was made possible through $10.8 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, as well as SPLOST dollars, to support the community building. Note: The rain pushed the project from September.
Latest updates:
The trail was poured, connecting the parking lot staircase to the lower trail.
The Entrance Sign base was constructed, and the sign is scheduled for installation on July 28th.
The upper playground area was being prepped for the PIP surfacing.
The seat wall foundation was poured with rebar.
The building insulation was complete, and the building was wrapped and ready for brick and siding installation.
Irrigation was being installed near the parking lot and in the lower area of the park.
An ornamental rail was installed near the practice field.
An additional ornamental rail will be required in two locations along the trail where the drop is greater than 30"
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.
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 in August. The photo below was taken on July 29, 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:
Aug 1: Jimmy's Office Hours
My office hours are back! See you at City Hall this Friday to discuss all things Chamblee. Note: I take a lunch break from noon to one.
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
August 15th: Chamblee's Birthday Celebration, A Celebration Through Time Honoring Chamblee's Past, Present, and Future
Join us in celebration of Chamblee's 117th Birthday. The event will feature the unveiling of the Wylie H. Chamblee Dedication Plaque and history lessons from The Chamblee History
Project and Historian Michael Hitt. T
August 23: Household Hazardous Waste Drive
September 20: Household Hazardous Waste Drive Join us for our annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market - a fun, family-friendly event where sidewalks become masterpieces and creativity knows no bounds! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love doodling, there's space for everyone to show off their chalk art skills.
October 12: Atlanta Pride Parade
Join us as we participate in the 55th anniversary of the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, October 12, 2025!
If you'd like to march with your elected officials, city staff, and the Chamblee community, please complete the form. The sign-up deadline is September 12th, and space is limited to the first 100 participants. https://bit.ly/chambleepride2025
We're happy to announce that we will be adding a FLOAT to our parade group!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Duarte at jduarte@chambleega.gov or 470-568-5578.
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
Chamblee highlights in the media.
From Urbanize Atlanta: Chamblee plows forward to build downtown park with pond centerpiece
From 11 Alive: Malone Drive in DeKalb to close for 3 weeks as water lines get replaced
The Champion: City law enforcement departments to host National Night Out events
From Urbanize Atlanta: For 'The Frazier' project, revised look and potential start date emerge
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.