Chamblee Business Association June Meeting

Chamblee Business Association June Meeting

The Chamblee Business Association celebrates local education in June by welcoming Dr. Rochelle Lowery, principal at Chamblee Charter High School, and Dr. Lashawn McMillan, principal at Cross Keys High School. Both schools serve the CBA designated area, and are experiencing major physical facilities projects, and surges in test scores.  Dr. McMillan will update us on the renovation projects and new career and technology programs added to the Cross Keys curriculum, while Dr. Lowery will give us updates on the construction project of the new Chamblee Charter High School. Learn about the exciting academic achievements of both schools that continue to make our community proud.

 

The June meeting will also highlight this year's Harris Scholarships winners. The Harris Scholarship is awarded annually to 2 high achieving Seniors (one each from Cross Keys High School and Chamblee Charter High School), with exemplory records of community service. The Chamblee Business Association is proud to award this year's Harris Scholarships to Trevor Alexander from Chamblee Charter High School, and Saadia Qadeer from Cross Keys High School.

The Chamblee Business Association is supported through memberships. Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, located at 3540 Broad St. Chamblee, GA 30341. Doors open at 7:30am and the program begins at 8:00am. There is no charge for first-time guests, returning guest are $10, and members are $5. A continental breakfast will be served.

www.chambleebusinessassociation.com

Be a Part of the Visioning Process for The City of Chamblee

The City of Chamblee announces important meetings for citizens and area residents. Throughout the summer of 2011, the City of Chamblee will be holding meetings to allow for the community to participate in a Major Amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan is a road map for the future. This official public document provides long range policy guidance for land use, transportation, economic development, housing, public facilities, and intergovernmental agreements. It serves as a guide for elected and public officials by providing the framework for evaluating development proposals. Some consider the Comp Plan the “will of the City”.

Why is Chamblee conducting a Major Amendment to the Comp Plan?
In 2006 Chamblee prepared a complete update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Since then, the area has undergone sever economic change and significant growth through the recent annexation of surrounding area. It is the goal of Chamblee’s City Council to have one plan that represents the vision of our entire city.

What will the Comp Plan Amendment process include?
• Assessment of the newly annexed area (data collection, analysis, issues and opportunities)
• Community meetings focused on the needs of Community Members and The Businesses Community
• City-wide data collection and assessment of economic climate relevant for updating the Economic
Development component of the Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration for existing and potentially new Character Areas
• Prepare amendments according to results and present amendments for review and adoption
• An update to the Short Term Work Program

Who Should Get Involved?
City Residents, Area Neighbors, Business Owners, Business Managers, Service Providers, Land Owners, and Real Estate Professionals, Educators, and Developers.

Where Can I Get a Copy of the Current Comprehensive Plan?
A copy of Chamblee’s Comprehensive Plan can be found on the City’s website at http://www.chambleega.com/client_resources/departments/development/Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf

How Can I Participate?
Please read the Comp Plan and bring your ideas and recommendations for change to one of the planned meetings. The meetings are being conducted by Pond & Co., the City’s contracted City Planner. All questions about the Amendment process should be directed to Michelle Alexander at alexanderM@pondco.com. Any questions about the City of Chamblee can be directed to Niles Ford, PhD, Chamblee City Manager at 770-986-5010.

Schedule:

Community Meeting - June 23, 2011 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Chamblee Civic Center, 5480 Broad St., Chamblee, GA 30341

Business Community Roundtable - July 21, 2011 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Chamblee Civic Center, 5480 Broad St., Chamblee, GA 30341

Council Vision Workshop - August 2011 - Details TBD
Public Hearing for submitted plan August 11, 2011 - Detials TBD
Work Session September 15, 2011 - Details TBD

New Wine Shop Opening In Chamblee

Grand Opening

Saturday, May 28th

Le Caveau, a new fine wine shop in Chamblee, is holding its Grand Opening this Saturday, May 28th, from 11:00-8:00.

Press Release:
Le Caveau Fine Wines carries a unique selection of wines to suit every budget. We've been busy tasting wines from across the world since last Fall and have curated an amazing selection of artisanal wines, most not widely available in the Atlanta market. While our focus is primarily on European wines, we also carry a fine selection of New World gems for you to choose. We are very excited to offer these wines to you at amazing prices! Le Caveau literally translates to "vault," and that is just what we have created here at 5256 Peachtree, a vault of wines for you to enjoy or add to your cellar.

Come check out our newly opened wine shop! We will have an eclectic selection of wines open for you to taste paired with artisanal cheeses from the Thomasville, Georgia based Sweet Grass Dairy Farms along with a tasty selection of house-cured meats from Atlanta's own Pine Street Market.

Le Caveau also carries a unique selection of decanters and wine glass cleaning supplies, as well as several great wine reference books not typically found in Atlanta. We also have an array of wine totes, aerators, corkscrews, cocktail napkins and other items that are necessities for all those with a passion for wine. We are your one-stop shop for great gifts for wine lovers.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday. We are located at 5256 Peachtree Rd., Ste. 102, (Chamblee, GA 30341) across the street from the Chamblee Marta station.

La Caveau can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LeCaveauWine

2011 Taste of Chamblee Introduces Poster Art Contest

 

The 4th Annual Taste of Chamblee Festival will award three prizes to poster contest entrants this year. All three winners’ artwork will be produced as posters for display at City Hall and the 4th of July Celebration. The grand prize winner will be used for marketing for the festival.

Winner to be announced at Chamblee 4^th of July Event (Keswick Park)

Grand Prize Winner: The grand prize winner will be selected by the Festival's Visual Art Committee. The winning artist will receive a cash prize from the Festival in the amount of $200, a featured blog post on the Festival's website at thetasteofchamblee.com, 3 Taste of Chamblee Festival t-shirts, and 10 printed copies of his/her poster.

Second Place Winner: The second place winner will be selected by the Festival's Visual Art Committee. The winning artist will receive a cash prize from the Festival in the amount of $100, a featured blog post on the Festival's website at thetasteofchamblee.com, 3 Taste of Chamblee Festival t-shirts, and a framed copy of his/her poster.

Third Place Winner: The third place winner will be selected by the Festival's Visual Art Committee. The winning artist will receive will receive festival foodtickets for the day of the Festival in the amount of $75, a Taste of Chamblee t-shirt, and a framed copy of his/her poster.

Contest Timeline

June 17:  Deadline for entries
July 4:  Winners announced at the City of Chamblee 4th of July Celebration
July 10:  All winners posted on www.thetasteofchamblee.com website and displayed at City Hall until the festival

Rules and Guidelines
The winning artwork will creatively represent The Taste of Chamblee Festival’s mission to connect the community to the arts and culture in Chamblee.
• All artwork must be original.
• Artwork must proportional to and no smaller than 11 inches wide by 14 inches tall.
• All entries should be in completed and finished form and the artist’s name and telephone number written on the back of the entry.  Artwork may be signed but not matted.
• All mediums will be considered: watercolor, photography, pen and ink, oil, collage, acrylics and digital image. If sending a digital image please include a print out and a file (EPS or JPEG) on CD or DVD. Files unable to be opened will not be taken into consideration. If you have a question please contact the email address below.  No entries will be accepted via email.
• Artwork must prominently incorporate the Taste of Chamblee Festival logo. The logo can be recreated or stylized to match your artwork but must be recognizable and prominent.  A position can be designated for the use of the digital logo and will be added. Go to www.thetasteofchamblee.com to download the logo.
• Do not include the Festival dates, locations, website, in the artwork. This information will be added by the Festival outside the dimensions of the artwork.
• Final winning poster will be printed in full color.

For More Information Please Contact

Jim Loser, President of Chamblee Alliance for Art & Culture
Phone: 404-786-4576
e-mail: jim@engagevision.com

For more information about the festival visit our website www.thetasteofchamblee.com

Chamblee 5K This Saturday (4/23) !!!

(Reposted from City of Chamblee Web Site)

INFO:  jrackley@chambleega.com

Chamblee Race and Rotary Roll

Course Description:


The City of Chamblee is proud to offer its 2nd annual road race for all abilities! On Saturday, April 23, starting and finishing at Peachtree DeKalb Airport, participants have a choice of a 5K route through Chamblee’s downtown & mid-city district or 1K route around one of PDK’s runways!

There is ample parking at the airport.

All entrants receive our colorful race shirt as well as plenty of food, fluids, and music at our famliy fun area in a hangar sponsored by Epps Aviation!

Lots of kids activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny makes this a great event for the whole family! Start time is 8:30am!

REGISTRATION: Early entry fee is $20. Race day registration and any entries postmarked after Monday, April 18 is $25. Race packets may be picked up on race day. NEW AGE DIVISIONS: Awards to the overall male & female and the top three finishers in the following age groups will receive awards: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.
04/23/2011
Resident's Fee: $20.00
Non-Resident's Fee: $20.00