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Hey, Brookhaven / Chamblee! This week: Chamblee's long-awaited City Center is finally edging toward groundbreaking, and a Tennessee university just dropped $22 million to open a medical campus nearby. Add in Potbelly's first Georgia location, Mayor Park's State of the City address, and a stacked weekend of markets, festivals, and Chastain concerts — there's a lot to catch up on.
- News — Chamblee's City Center moves closer to reality, Lincoln Memorial University stakes a $22M claim on Brandywine Road, and Brookhaven's International Festival lineup just got bigger.
- Business — Potbelly just planted its first Georgia flag right in Chamblee.
- Events — From a sake pairing at Mirae to Charley Crockett at Chastain and the Brookhaven Farmers Market, the weekend calendar is packed.
- Government — DeKalb commissioners are eyeing a $15.85M paving deal and a data center health study, while Brookhaven fields stream buffer variances and Chamblee's DDA talks City Center financing.
- Construction — Crews are widening the I-285 ramp at Ashford-Dunwoody, resurfacing SR 13, and a mystery tenant buildout is underway at 3630 Peachtree Rd.
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NEWS
Chamblee City Center nears groundbreaking as a Tennessee med school and new rail trail park land
Visuals: Chamblee City Center concept edges toward groundbreaking
Chamblee is moving closer to breaking ground on the largest phase of its long-planned City Center development, which spans more than seven acres in the downtown core. The mixed-use project is currently advancing through approvals to create a central gathering district for the city.
Tennessee University To Expand Into Atlanta
Lincoln Memorial University has acquired three mid-rise office buildings along Brandywine Road adjacent to the District at Chamblee and Mercer University. The Tennessee-based institution invested nearly $22 million for the properties, where it plans to establish a medical education campus.
New park coming to Chamblee Rail Trail by next summer
Chamblee is expanding its public greenspace network with a new community park planned along the Chamblee Rail Trail, scheduled for completion by next summer. The project aims to boost trail connectivity and bring additional recreational amenities within walking distance of surrounding neighborhoods.
Brookhaven mayor to deliver state of the city address Sept. 24
Brookhaven Mayor John Park will deliver the annual State of the City address during a Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce signature luncheon on September 24. The presentation will outline municipal priorities, civic progress, and upcoming capital projects across the city.
CBS News Atlanta prepares to hire 40 more staff for new Chamblee studio
CBS News Atlanta is preparing to add roughly 40 staff positions to support operations at its studio and newsroom base in Chamblee. The hiring push reflects a growing media footprint in the Chamblee corridor.
Brookhaven expands 2026 International Festival, Oct. 17-18
The City of Brookhaven has unveiled programming details for its fourth annual International Festival, taking place October 17 and 18 at Brookhaven Park along Peachtree Road. The expanded event will feature international musical artists, cultural performances, and diverse food vendors.
BUSINESS
Potbelly brings its first Georgia location to Chamblee
Potbelly opens its first Georgia location in Chamblee — The neighborhood sandwich chain has officially opened its doors in Chamblee, marking the brand's first-ever location in Georgia.
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Brookhaven's State of the City, a sake pairing at Mirae, and Charley Crockett hits Chastain
Monday, September 21
- Spooky Scavenger Hunt | Brookhaven Branch Library
- DeKalb Chapter Meeting: RAW vs JPEG What Right For You? | Embry Hills Library
- Preschool Storytime | Chamblee Library
- YG - Keenon Jackson | The Buckhead Theatre
Tuesday, September 22
- Suncatcher Workshop | Brookhaven Branch Library
Wednesday, September 23
- Mirae Five-Course Sake Pairing Experience | Town Brookhaven
- Circus Vazquez | Plaza Fiesta
Thursday, September 24
- Paper Shredding Event! | Chamblee, GA
- Brookhaven State of the City Address with Mayor John Park | Brookhaven City Centre Ashford Forest and Murphey Candler rooms
- Chair Yoga for Adults | Chamblee Branch
- Mindfulness for Everyday Life | Chamblee Branch
Friday, September 25
- Charley Crockett – Age of the Ram Tour | Chastain Park
- Murder Mystery @ Petit Violette | 2948 Clairmont Rd
Saturday, September 26
- Blooms Chinatown Market (9/26) | Atlanta Chinatown
- Juanderful Book and Culture Experience | Blackburn Park
- Sam Barber – The American Route Tour | State Bank Ampitheatre at Chastain Park
- Brookhaven Farmers Market | Brookhaven Farmers Market
- 3rd Spot: Georgia vs. Oklahoma | City of Chamblee
- Magic: The Gathering for Teens | Chamblee Branch
- Poetry Writing Workshop | Wild Aster Books
- Shaken & Stirred: A Cocktail-Making Workshop | Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee, Georgia Atlanta
- Family Crafternoon | Brookhaven Branch Library
- Atlanta Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival | Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta - Buckhead
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DeKalb weighs $15.85M paving deal and data center study as Brookhaven fields stream buffer variances
Note: our information comes from posted meetings documents (agendas and minutes when available) — latest source document hyperlinked to each meeting.
Past Week Roundup
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, along with its Committee of the Whole, met on September 15, and since minutes aren't published yet, here's what landed on the agenda rather than confirmed outcomes. Commissioners took up a $15.85 million, three-year road paving contract to fix damaged streets countywide, plus major infrastructure items including a $3.21 million sidewalk design contract for Flat Shoals Parkway, a $4.1 million extension of the Michelle Obama Trail, and a $951,005 design contract to replace the North Druid Hills Road bridge over the CSX rail line. The board also considered a resolution requiring an independent health and environmental study on data centers before the county's moratorium can be lifted, along with a new blasting safety ordinance meant to protect nearby homes from commercial and industrial blasting operations. On the quality-of-life side, the agenda included a long-pending countywide noise ordinance update, restrictions on pet store sales of dogs and cats, and a resolution to rename the DeKalb Police East Precinct after the late Chief Eddie Moody. Commissioners also weighed nearly $2.9 million in mobile and community healthcare funding aimed at uninsured and underinsured residents, alongside a $325,000 pilot curbside composting program set to launch in 2027.
Notable Neighborhood Mentions
Chamblee City Council
- Fifth Third Bank (5560 Peachtree Blvd) — Commercial planning action PZ2026-1711 is on the agenda regarding site plan revisions and drive-thru configurations for Fifth Third Bank.
- Paramount CBS Atlanta (2700 NE Expressway) — A commercial planning action is scheduled for consideration regarding facility operations and access along the corridor.
- Brookhaven Family Dentistry (3669 N Peachtree Rd) — A commercial planning item and site plan review are on the agenda concerning property modifications.
Meetings This Week
- DeKalb County Board of Commissioners — Board of Commissioners | Sep-22, 9:00 AM | key topics: independent data center health study, Flat Shoals Parkway sidewalks, Michelle Obama Trail extension, Shoal Creek sewer loan
- City of Chamblee — Downtown Development Authority Regular | Sep-22, 6:30 PM | key topics: Chamblee City Center loan agreements with Greystar Development East, August 2026 financial report
- DeKalb County Board of Commissioners — Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting | Sep-24, 5:30 PM | key topics: Chamblee-Tucker Road and Old Briarcliff Road townhomes, Champions Run subdivision expansion, Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway Small Area Plan
- City of Chamblee — Public Arts Commission Regular | Sep-24, 6:00 PM | key topics: 2026 Chalk Walk & Artist Market planning, 2026 Arts Master Plan review, Free Little Art Gallery stewardship
CONSTRUCTION
Peachtree Rd buildout, I-285 ramp widening, and SR 13 resurfacing all break ground
Permits
- 3630 Peachtree Rd NE — A wave of commercial permits hit this address in September, covering HVAC duct work, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and fire sprinkler relocations. That's a lot of activity for one building, likely signaling a tenant buildout or renovation ahead of a new occupant.
- 1260 Park Vista Dr NE — A revised final plat for a townhouse development just closed, adjusting unit locations for numbers 49 through 54 and updating retaining wall plans. This is part of an ongoing multi-unit residential project in the area.
- 3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Ste 203 — A fats, oils, and grease permit got approved for a deli and ice cream shop, standard paperwork for a food service business getting its kitchen operations in order.
- 2175 Savoy Dr — The business here is rebranding to Lucky Strike Chamblee. No ownership or operational changes, just a name swap on the books.
Road Work
Under Construction
- Peachtree Industrial Blvd Signal System Optimization — Crews are upgrading traffic signals along Peachtree Industrial Blvd between Peachtree Road and New Peachtree Road.
- SR 13 Resurfacing (Fulton County Line to CS 757/Chamblee Tucker Rd) — GDOT is repaving this stretch of SR 13 to fix its low pavement rating, running from the Fulton County line to Chamblee Tucker Rd.
- Ashford-Dunwoody Road Eastbound Ramp at I-285 — GDOT is adding a third lane to the eastbound ramp connecting Ashford-Dunwoody Road to I-285 northbound to ease congestion at the interchange.
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