Life + Culture

Chamblee Modern Moms

The group provides moms with friendship, fun and support. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard We caught up with Chamblee Modern Moms, a group of mothers in the Chamblee and surrounding areas who get together each month for an outing in and around Chamblee. The group was started by Polina Williams on June 19, 2023, and currently Polina says there are almost 300 moms on the list, and the list is growing.  "Being a mom is one of the most rewarding yet isolating roles in the...

Food + Beverage

Blue Ribbon Grill and Jenovelle

Blue Ribbon Grill, an Atlanta area tradition, continues serving customers near Chamblee. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard People in the Atlanta area have flocked to Blue Ribbon Grill, a Restaurant that was originally located in the Northlake area since the mid 1980s. But at the end of 2024, Eric and Jennifer Greene acquired the restaurant and then the rising rent forced the new restaurant owners to relocate. Jennifer says that finding a new location wasn’t easy and took...

Local Services

The Sandwich Project

Fighting food insecurity one sandwich at a time. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard It was during COVID-19, and many were sheltering at home but wanted to help in some way. Marcy Louza and Lisa Hiles decided to make sandwiches to help those who were struggling with food insecurity. Little did they know, the grassroots effort would outlast the pandemic. Marcy says it was a combination of good-hearted people that wanted to do something during the pandemic to help, combined...

Life + Culture

Chamblee Living

Longtime Chamblee resident Debi Campbell shares how her heart for animals prompted her to volunteer. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Longtime Chamblee resident Debi Campbell has a goal for 2025. Her goal was to become a volunteer at the lifeline DeKalb facility located in Chamblee. Debi says she's in the early stages of achieving that goal. "Over the last years, I've just really become a very strong proponent for dog rescue," Debi says.  She has attended the initial...