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The Monday after July 4th can be a tough one, but it’s a good week to be a Brookhaven grocery shopper, as the Compare Foods is officially breaking ground in the old Kroger space, and that's just the start of what's happening across the two neighborhoods. We've also got a new seafood restaurant in the works from a team that knows how to deliver, a busy government week with millage rates and a pet shop ban on the table, and a Saturday worth planning around in Chamblee. Dig in.

- News — A new documentary puts Brookhaven's tree canopy loss front and center, and storm-downed trees on I-285 near Chamblee Tucker Road snarled holiday weekend traffic.
- Business — The team behind Arnette's Chop Shop is bringing a seafood concept to Brookhaven, while Mosaic Bistro & Pub in Chamblee closes after less than eight months.
- Events — Live! From The Pitch takes over Chamblee on Saturday, and the libraries are packed all week with everything from a space expert visit to LEGO Day.
- Government — DeKalb County commissioners are weighing 2026 millage rates, stormwater fee hikes, and a proposed ban on pet shop sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits — all on the agenda today.
- Construction — The Compare Foods permit is filed to fill in the old Clairmont Kroger space, SR-13 paving is underway, and signal work on Peachtree Industrial could affect your commute.

Let's dive in.

NEWS

New documentary highlights Atlanta's alarming rate of tree loss
A new film called "The Tree Economy" takes a hard look at how fast Atlanta's tree canopy is disappearing, with Brookhaven front and center in the story. The filmmakers are pushing local lawmakers to pass tougher tree preservation ordinances before the area loses even more of its green cover. If you care about the shade, air quality, and character of your neighborhood, this one's worth watching.

Robin Thicke performs at Chamblee Fourth of July celebration
Chamblee brought out a headliner for this year's Fourth of July, with Robin Thicke taking the stage for a packed crowd of local residents. The annual celebration drew people from across the area for live music, food, and a full holiday experience. By all accounts, it was a strong showing for the city.

Community invited to celebrate Park and Recreation Month
July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Brookhaven is using the occasion to spotlight what a series of events in the city’s green spaces. The city's parks serve as real gathering points for the community, so get outside and take advantage of what's already in your backyard.

Fallen trees block lanes of metro Atlanta interstate, causing traffic backup
Summer storms knocked trees onto I-285 North near Chamblee Tucker Road last week, snarling traffic right at the edge of our two neighborhoods. The timing couldn't have been worse, hitting during holiday weekend travel when the roads were already busy.

BUSINESS

Siren - opening - Michel Arnette and the team behind Arnette's Chop Shop are bringing a new seafood concept to Brookhaven. No opening date yet, but if it's anything like their steakhouse, you'll want to keep a close eye on this one.

Mosaic Bistro & Pub - closing - Chef Joey Riley has closed Mosaic Bistro & Pub in Chamblee after less than eight months in business. A tough break for a spot that hadn't had much time to find its footing.

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The week kicks off with a packed calendar, but the event drawing the biggest crowd this weekend is Live! From The Pitch in Chamblee on Saturday at Plaza Fiesta for the World Cup Quarterfinal.

Monday, July 6
- Future Stars Soccer Academy - Week 4 | Oglethorpe University
- Take & Make Craft: Rocking Shark | Brookhaven Branch Library
- Fossil Frenzy Scavenger Hunt | Brookhaven Branch Library
- What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory? | Brookhaven Branch Library
- Civic Season is Here | Chamblee Branch
- DeKalb Health Department | Chamblee Branch

Tuesday, July 7
- Family Storytime | Brookhaven Branch Library

Wednesday, July 8
- Fragments: Flash Memoir Workshop | Wild Aster Books
- Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam | Brookhaven Branch Library
- Crafty Wednesdays | Chamblee Branch
- Drop-In Tech Support Sessions | Doraville Branch Library

Thursday, July 9
- Meet a Space Expert | Brookhaven Branch Library
- LEGO Day at Chamblee | Chamblee Branch

Friday, July 10
- Food Truck Fridays | 4001 Peachtree Road NE
- It Had To Be You - On Stage July 10 - 26 | Merely Players Presents
- Preschool Storytime | Doraville Branch Library

Saturday, July 11
- Brookhaven Farmers Market | Brookhaven Farmers Market
- Live! From The Pitch | Plaza Fiesta
- It Had To Be You - On Stage July 10 - 26 | Merely Players Presents
- FREE Puppy Hour at Central Bark Brookhaven | FREE Puppy Hour at Central Bark Brookhaven
- Thrive 26 Women's Conference | Atlanta Marriott Northeast
- Magic: The Gathering for Teens | Chamblee Branch

Sunday, July 12
- Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop | Summit Coffee Brookhaven
- It Had To Be You - On Stage July 10 - 26 | Merely Players Presents
- Big League Wiffle Ball Regular Season (July 12th) | Assembly Studios Gate 2

GOVERNMENT

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

Past Week Roundup

City of Brookhaven Planning Commission

Both the work session and regular meeting of the Brookhaven Planning Commission, scheduled for July 1, were officially cancelled. That means no zoning cases, development proposals, or public hearings were heard this month. If you've been tracking any local land use or development items, you'll need to wait until the commission reconvenes.

Meetings This Week
- DeKalb County Board of Commissioners — Committee of the Whole | Jul-07, 9:00 AM
- DeKalb County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting | Jul-07, 9:00 AM | key topics: 2026 property tax millage rates & budget revisions, proposed stormwater & sanitation fee increases, countywide ban on pet shop sales of dogs/cats/rabbits, data center moratorium extension
- City of Brookhaven — Development Authority Special-Called Virtual Meeting | Jul-07, 2:00 PM | key topics: proposed MOU with Emory University and Blue Sky Peachtree LLC, FY2026 economic development budget amendment
- DeKalb County Planning Commission — Regular Meeting | Jul-07, 6:00 PM | key topics: industrial-to-residential rezoning on Henrico Road, townhomes proposed at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Rd & 2936 Mercer University Dr, mixed residential development proposed at 2674–2690 Gresham Rd, salon suites rezoning proposed at 3040 Briarcliff Rd
- City of Brookhaven — Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting | Jul-08, 5:30 PM | key topics: proposed North Druid Hills Road mural installation, 2026 International Festival art plans, Art Boxes & community garden signage updates

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Permits

The biggest news: the Kroger at 3316 Clairmont Rd. is being redeveloped as “Compare Foods”. A permit filed to reopen the closed supermarket as a full-service grocery store, same use as before, including a meat department. If you've been making do without it, relief is on the way.

A few other commercial filings worth knowing about:

- 5038 Buford Hwy, Ste C — A Guatemalan restaurant inside a grocery store filed for a business permit. The Buford Highway food corridor keeps adding to its lineup.
- 5647 Peachtree Blvd — A service expansion is planned underneath the parking deck at grade level. Expect some activity around that structure.
- 1251 Perimeter Summit Pkwy — An ERCES system (emergency responder communication) is going into this apartment building. Routine safety upgrade, but it does mean work crews on site.
- 3000 Clearview Ave — Sweet Hut Kitchen filed a business license.
- 3601 and 3591 Clearview Pkwy — Two new business licenses filed: EZ Spare Wheel and Artistic Artisans. Small businesses moving into the corridor.

On the residential side, 44 minor permits came through, mostly occupational tax certificates, right-of-way utility work, and vehicle permits. Nothing there that warrants a closer look.

Road Work

Under Construction
- SR-13 Resurfacing (DeKalb County) Paving work is underway on SR-13 from the Fulton County line to Chamblee Tucker Road. The state flagged this stretch for a low pavement quality rating, so expect lane disruptions along that corridor until the work wraps up.
- Peachtree Industrial Blvd Signal Optimization (DeKalb County) crews are working on traffic signal upgrades along Peachtree Industrial between Peachtree Road and New Peachtree Road. Timing patterns may be off while the system gets recalibrated, so give yourself extra buffer if that's part of your daily route.
- Ashford-Dunwoody Road EB Ramp at I-285 (DeKalb County) A third lane is being added to the eastbound ramp where Ashford-Dunwoody meets I-285 northbound. The goal is to ease the bottleneck that backs up there regularly. Construction is active, so expect some slowdowns getting to the ramp in the meantime.

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Until next week,
Brookhaven / Chamblee Busybody

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