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Hey, Brookhaven / Chamblee! This week: Conor Sen is running unopposed in the District 2 special election, DeKalb commissioners are weighing a jaw-dropping $233.8 million overhaul of the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant, and Chamblee just landed its first-ever Potbelly. Also, a chalk art festival coming up and a Yacht Rock Revue show at Chastain this week.

- News — A lone candidate locks up the District 2 special election, DeKalb's northern cities get named regional growth engines, and Brookhaven's International Festival gets a date.
- Business — Potbelly's first Georgia shop lands in Chamblee while Eggscape cracks open a new brunch spot in Brookhaven.
- Events — Yacht Rock Revue takes over Chastain, Chamblee's Chalk Walk & Artist Market returns, and a murder mystery dinner adds some intrigue to the weekend lineup.
- Government — Commissioners weigh a $233.8M water plant overhaul, new sidewalks and trail extensions, and a data center moratorium fight, while Brookhaven council tackles rezoning near Ashford Dunwoody.
- Construction — A new Brixmor bank branch, a $1.3M tenant buildout on Chamblee Tucker Rd, and I-285 ramp widening are all worth watching this week.

Let's dive in.

NEWS

Brookhaven District 2 special election qualifying period draws just one candidate after councilwoman's resignation
Conor Sen, who was previously appointed to the District 2 seat following the prior councilwoman's resignation, emerged as the sole qualifier for the fall special election. He will be the only name on the ballot for the remainder of the term.

Sustainability blooms in different varieties across Brookhaven
The City of Brookhaven has planted native Piedmont Prairies in several municipal parks, featuring regional tallgrass and wildflower species. The new open habitats are intended to support local pollinators, birds, and other native wildlife as part of the city's broader ecological preservation strategy.

Brookhaven, Doraville, Tucker emerge as DeKalb County growth engines
A new regional business report names Brookhaven, Doraville, and Tucker as leading economic growth corridors in DeKalb County. The three northern DeKalb cities are drawing commercial investment, redevelopment projects, and new employers.

Art Comes Alive at Chamblee's Annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market
Chamblee's 5th annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market returns September 12 along Broad Street in Downtown Chamblee. The event turns local sidewalks and streets into temporary chalk art displays alongside artisan booths and family activities.

DeKalb County shifts student assignment project focus to overcrowding in six clusters
The DeKalb County School District is seeking community feedback on the next phase of its Student Assignment Project, targeting classroom capacity and overcrowding in Lakeside, Cross Keys, Chamblee, Tucker, Dunwoody and Druid Hills clusters. The district-wide planning effort will inform facility expansions, closures and boundary adjustments set to begin in 2027.

Brookhaven announces 2026 International Festival, Oct. 17-18
The Brookhaven International Festival returns to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on October 17 and 18. The weekend event will feature global cuisine, live music, cultural performances, and an international artisan marketplace.

BUSINESS

Potbelly opening first Georgia location at Chamblee's Peachtree Station — The Chicago-based sandwich chain is opening its first Georgia shop at 5001 Peachtree Boulevard in Chamblee on September 1 as part of a broader metro Atlanta expansion.

New breakfast and brunch restaurant Eggscape opening in Brookhaven — A local entrepreneur is opening Eggscape, a new dedicated breakfast and brunch dining concept in Brookhaven.

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Monday, August 24
- Babbling Babies Storytime | Doraville Branch Library

Tuesday, August 25
- Bedazzled Pillboxes | Brookhaven Branch Library

Thursday, August 27
- Lotus Lens Screening: Oldboy | Atlanta Chinatown

Friday, August 28
- Preschool Storytime | Doraville Branch Library
- LATER: Rex Factor | Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- The Story Lounge-After Dark | Cr8tive Lyfe Studios
- Murder Mystery @ Petit Violette | 2948 Clairmont Rd
- SPORTY O: Chico Cantina Presents : Sporty-O | Chico Cantina
- 1Way | 4025 Pleasantdale Rd

Saturday, August 29
- Blooms Chinatown Market (8/29) | Atlanta Chinatown
- CANN PRESENTS: YACHT ROCK REVUE – PRIMETIME | Chastain Park
- Run to Church 5K and Fun Run | Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
- Braver Angels Atlanta Alliance Monthly Luncheon | The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant
- Brookhaven Farmers Market | Brookhaven Farmers Market
- Relaxing Foot Massage | Chamblee Branch
- FREE Puppy Hour at Central Bark Brookhaven | Central Bark Brookhaven
- Catwalk//Core Fashion show 2026 | 1100 Vijay Drive
- Making a New Story - Writing Workshop | Brookhaven Branch Library

Sunday, August 30
- Flower Power: A Flower-Arranging Workshop | Distillery of Modern Art
- Ice Cream Social | Brookhaven Fields Community Association
- Teatro Ilegal - Benefit Improv Show | Merely Players Presents

GOVERNMENT

Note: our information comes from posted meetings documents (agendas and minutes when available) — latest source document hyperlinked to each meeting.

Past Week Roundup

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners: The Committee of the Whole's agenda (minutes aren't posted yet, so outcomes aren't confirmed) packed in some major spending decisions for you to watch, including a $233.8 million contract to overhaul the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant and nearly $18.2 million more for ongoing water and sewer repairs countywide. The agenda also took up big pedestrian projects, like $3.2 million for new sidewalks and a protected crossing on Flat Shoals Parkway and $4.1 million to extend the Michelle Obama Trail, plus a batch of quality-of-life ordinances covering noise limits, pet shop sales, street racing and camping restrictions, and a proposed rebate for switching from gas to electric lawn equipment. Commissioners also had a resolution before them requiring an independent health and environmental study before the county's data center moratorium could be lifted, a move that could shape how and where future data centers get built. Separately, the Board held a Special Called Meeting that same day, but it was purely procedural, with commissioners voting only to enter and exit a closed executive session and review upcoming agendas. No public votes on spending, zoning, or policy came out of that second meeting.

Meetings This Week
- DeKalb County Board of Commissioners | Aug-25, 9:00 AM | key topics: $233.8M Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant overhaul, Michelle Obama Trail and Flat Shoals Parkway pedestrian extensions, data center moratorium study requirements, sound ordinance revisions, and pet sales regulations
- Brookhaven City Council — Work Session | Aug-25, 4:30 PM | key topics: Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III design options, municipal facility utility cost management, and FY 2025 financial audit review
- Brookhaven City Council — Regular Meeting | Aug-25, 6:30 PM | key topics: rezoning for multi-family housing at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road, removal of Windsor Parkway Multi-Use Path from city plans, public safety regulations for late-night alcohol establishments, and TAD grant for Peachtree Creek Greenway connector bridge
- Chamblee Downtown Development Authority | Aug-25, 6:30 PM | key topics: Chamblee City Center bond assignments and 2026 municipal events on DDA downtown properties
- DeKalb County Board of Education — Policy Committee | Aug-26 | key topics: draft policies on law enforcement interrogations in schools, student assignment, artificial intelligence, and literacy program goals
- DeKalb County Board of Education — Retreat | Aug-27 | key topics: districtwide stadium and gymnasium electrical renovations contract, E-SPLOST VI progress, long-term public financing, and schoolyard green space partnerships

CONSTRUCTION

Permits
- Unsubdivided parcel, Brixmor development — New free-standing commercial banking center planned, single-story steel construction. Official address hasn't been assigned yet, but a lot-split application is under review, so watch for a new bank branch to show up soon.
- 3630 Peachtree Rd NE — Fire alarm system modification tied to a broader renovation, plus new lighting, switches and receptacles for a tenant space. Sounds like this building is prepping for a new occupant.
- 2050 Chamblee Tucker Rd — $1.3 million interior alteration to an existing tenant space. That's a major buildout, likely signaling a significant new business moving in.
- Silverton Phase 2 (parcel 18 334 01 146) — Revision filed for the ongoing townhouse development. Expect continued construction activity in the area as this phase moves forward.
- 1251 Perimeter Summit Pkwy — Emergency responder radio system (ERRCS) installed at this apartment building, a standard life-safety upgrade rather than new construction.
- 2337 Perimeter Park Dr — Commercial permit closed out with no major details attached. Worth a quick mention, nothing disruptive expected.

Road Work

Under Construction
- ATMS/SYS Optimization: Peachtree Industrial Blvd from Peachtree Rd to New Peachtree Rd — Signal system upgrades along Peachtree Industrial Blvd between Peachtree Rd and New Peachtree Rd in DeKalb County.
- SR 13 from Fulton County Line to CS 757/Chamblee Tucker Rd — Resurfacing work on SR 13 to fix the road's poor pavement condition rating, running to Chamblee Tucker Rd.
- Ashford-Dunwoody Road EB Ramp @ I-285 — Crews are adding a third lane on the eastbound ramp from Ashford Dunwoody Road to I-285 northbound to ease congestion at the interchange.

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