Entertainment

Purpose-Filled Play

The OODAZU brand comprised of three community play centers designed for families of all ages Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard OODAZU is a place for parents to let their kids play with freedom. The name itself is an acronym standing for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act (a military-based decision processing framework) that captures how kids naturally take in the world and make it their own. The 'Zu' is a nod to 1960's Californian slang for 'cool.' This community-focused hub...

Sports + Recreation

Skating for Self-Expression

Allan Minter brings top-tier skateboard training, a one-of-a-kind indoor park, and community-focused passion to Chamblee Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Allan Minter’s daughter, Stella, is the reason SkateATL exists. After being gifted an epic skateboard by one of Allan’s buddies, complete with custom graffiti, her interest slowly grew. By the time she was 6 years old, the same age that Allan began skating in Miami, her curiosity was fully piqued. Allan searched...

Local Services

Animal Advocacy

Saved, cared for, and uplifted through Lifeline Animal Project Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Lifeline Animal Project supports pets and pet owners of our city in every way. The joy of pet companionship is scientifically proven to reduce the risks of heart disease and uplift our everyday lives. These precious souls deserve happy homes and proper resources. Two major causes of animal homelessness include a lack of spaying and neutering, and pet owners being unable to...

Arts + Culture

Spotlighting Student Talent and Leadership

The student body takes center stage at Chamblee High School’s award-winning performing arts trifecta. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Provided by Mr. Timothy Simmons Chamblee OnStage brings artistically minded students front and center, onstage and off. Chorus, drama, and musical theater all thrive under this one umbrella. They’re given great responsibility when it comes to every production: they manage choreography, costumes, and musical selection. A dedicated leadership team, newly...

Arts + Culture

Lights, Camera, Gather

Assembly Atlanta is becoming Northeast Atlanta’s entertainment hub Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Provided by Assembly Atlanta The colossal power inherent in cinematography and community development is personified in Assembly Atlanta. This fully functional studio, on 135 acres of land in Doraville, contains an ever-evolving vision. Gray Media, in partnership with NBCUniversal, is dedicated to contributing to the state of Georgia’s entertainment industry long-term. Over the past 30...

Arts + Culture

Filming in Chamblee

Here's a little bit of a behind the scenes when productions come to Chamblee Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Provided by City of Chamblee Living in Atlanta area, residents may be used to seeing the small and usually bright yellow signs with black letters indicating that filming is taking place somewhere nearby. Part of the fun is deciphering the code to figure out what’s being filmed. Then heading to the theater once the film is released to see familiar places in the background on the...

Life + Culture

A Fighting Spirit

Antiguo Lobo’s tribute wall features symbols of a man well-loved and a life well-lived. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard The creation of Antiguo Lobo came forth in bursts of creativity. Jesús Orñate's tribute wall, dedicated to his father and namesake, Jesus Onate Aguirre, is no exception. “I had no idea what it was going to look like,” Jesus shared. “I was just forming it as I was going - with memories.” From growing up in his father’s restaurants to honing his love of...

Local Services

Meet Mayor Mock

Chamblee Mayor Brian Mock tells us what makes Chamblee the best community to call home Article by Tana Poncsak and Brian Mock | Photography by Janet Howard As we celebrate the gentlemen in the community, Chamblee City Lifestyle turned to Chamblee Mayor Brian Mock. Brian Mock was first elected to Chamblee City Council in November of 2013 where he served for eight years and appointed as Mayor Pro Tempore by his peers, three of those years. He was elected Mayor of Chamblee in 2021. Here’s what...

Life + Culture

Man's Best Friend

How one dog with a ‘legendary spirit’ is an inspiration of optimism and motivation Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard It's been said that a dog is a man's best friend. That's certainly true for Chamblee resident Thomas Veith and his dog Weston. In our February 2026 issue, we ran a preview of the Bulldog Dash 5k race. Thomas, and his wife, Kaylee Goss, her dog, Lady Bug, and Weston were featured in an image for that for the story in that issue. Thomas connected with us to...

Arts + Culture

The Power of Public Art

'The Tree of Kovel' encapsulates strength and honor in the face of war Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Katie Vigilante discovered the concept for her Chamblee City Hall sculptural tree in a synchronic fashion. Commissioned by the Balance Design Team, she invited her son’s girlfriend on a whim to a meeting, when a casual conversation led to the piece’s entire mission. Previously a political scientist, Katie was excited to hear that Chamblee took part in the International...