Jimmy's Chamblee Recap - Week of May 5, 2025

Jimmy Furst
May 13
4 min read

Updated: May 14

Catch up on all things Chamblee!

The Locomotive - One Big Thing:

May 15: City Council Public Hearing & Work Session

Below are the agenda items we will discuss during Thursday's Public Hearing and Work Session. To find the full agenda, can click HERE. Remember that all Council meetings are livestreamed and recorded. More info can be found in the same link above.

Public Hearings

PZ2025-1297: 3473 Clairmont Road – Taqueria Los Rayos Inc.
PZ2025-1427: 2772 Northeast Expressway
PZ2025-1437: 4789 Buford Hwy – NAPA Auto
PZ2025-1439: 5880 Peachtree Blvd – Jim Ellis Cadillac
PZ2025-1446: 3477 Chamblee Dunwoody Way – Railway 3477

Public Hearings - Non-Zoning

Appeal of Administrative Decision – 2080 Clairmont Terrace/ 2342 Woodacres Road

Staff Action Items

Set Qualifying Period and Fees for 2025 Municipal Election Fee Schedule Amendment
PZ2025-1297: 3473 Clairmont Road – Taqueria Los Rayos Inc.
PZ2025-1427: 2772 Northeast Expressway
PZ2025-1437: 4789 Buford Hwy – NAPA Auto
PZ2025-1439: 5880 Peachtree Blvd – Jim Ellis Cadillac
PZ2025-1446: 3477 Chamblee Dunwoody Way – Railway 3477
Appeal of Administrative Decision – 2080 Clairmont Terrace/ 2342 Woodacres
Road

Left the Station - This Past Week's Events:

April 28-May 8: Keswick Park Tennis Courts Closed

Happy to report the courts are now OPEN! Thanks for your patience as we made improvements.

May 15: Chamblee HS Tennis and Track Team Send Off

Councilwoman Robson, Mayor Mock, and I met the Chamblee Tennis and Track teams to wish them luck before the GA State Semi Finals in Rome.

At the Station - Ongoing Events in Chamblee:

Safe Streets for All: Safety Action Plan Chamblee’s Public Works Department is launching a transportation Safety Action Plan, which will aim to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways by fostering a proactive, data-driven, and inclusive approach to transportation safety.

Chamblee was awarded a grant as part of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which funds initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The Chamblee Safety Action Plan will analyze crash data, assess roadway risks, and gather stakeholder and public input to identify transportation safety issues and develop specific, implementable projects and strategies to advance safe travel for all users of Chamblee’s transportation network.

We want to hear from you!

Where do you feel unsafe traveling around our city? What safety improvements do you think are needed? Visit our interactive website and learn more about the project, take a brief survey, leave feedback on an interactive map, and stay up-to-date on the Safety Action Plan.

Leave your feedback on Transportation Safety by clicking HERE.

The Month of May

May is Myositis Awareness Month in the City of Chamblee.

Myositis is a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation and weakness in the muscles. Myositis is difficult to diagnose, and those who suffer from it experience reduced quality of life, especially since a cure hasn’t been found. This cause is near and dear to Chamblee resident Rich DeAugustinis, whose father has battled this disease for several years.

Myositis Awareness Month is organized in May by The Myositis Association. Join the City of Chamblee as we come together to learn more about all forms of Myositis and its symptoms and support the families in our community who will benefit from greater awareness of these rare diseases.

Sign Up for Alerts Powered by Smart911

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign up to receive emergency alerts via text message, email, and/or voice message from the City of Chamblee to get real-time updates on severe weather, emergencies, road closures, event reminders, and more!

It's free and could save your life! Sign up HERE.

New Chamblee Rail Trail Spur

We expect this section to be completed in August. As a reminder, the new spur will run from the Keswick Softball field to Sexton Woods Drive.

May E-Signal

Read this month's E-Signal here for even more great info on Chamblee.

Arriving Soon - Upcoming Events in Chamblee:

May 15: City Council Public Hearing & Work Session

City Council Public Hearings and Work Sessions are held on the Thursday before the Tuesday City Council Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM at Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341.

May 15: Office Hours

Due to my primary job, I won't be holding office hours this Friday. They will resume as normal next week, and I hope to see you at City Hall.

May 17: Electronics Recycling

May 18: Performance in the Park: Mahealani’s Polynesian Revue

May 20: City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341.

May 21: Leaf Truck Name Reveal

Join us for the official Leaf Truck Name Reveal during Public Works Week on Wednesday, May 21, at 2:30 PM in front of Chamblee City Hall!

The wait is finally over, and it's time to showcase the names chosen by you and the new designs that will be cruising through our neighborhoods this fall. This event is free and open to the public. The first 100 people will receive a toy Chamblee Public Works Truck.

May 22: Coffee with the City Manager

May 26: Memorial Day

June 27-28: The International Night Market Returns

Move info to follow.

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 Caboose

I would love to hear your questions, comments, or concerns.

Email: Jfurst@chambleega.gov

Mobile: 770-901-1121` 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.