Arts + Culture
Exploring The Oddities Museum
Looking for weird and different? The Oddities Museum has something for everyone. Article by Courtesy of The Oddities Museum | Photography by Janet Howard The only difference between The Oddities Museum and the museum's founder's childhood bedroom is that the space is larger and the treasures are grander. Jeremy Gibbs, founder of The Oddities Museum, explains that even as a young boy, he filled every square inch of his room with unique found objects. Now as an adult, the collection is splitting...
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Deep Roots Wine Market
Exploring wines in the heart of Chamblee at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard As we explore areas of Chamblee and beyond, we thought it would be fun to dive into some of the many wines from the selection offered at the Chamblee location of Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room. Deep Roots is a franchise founded by Dana Gurela with her flagship location in Roswell. Lynn Hale brought the franchise to Chamblee at the end of 2024 to bring...
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Mahealani's Polynesian Review
Exploring art and culture with Mahealani's Polynesian Review. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Part of exploring is perhaps learning about different cultures and customs in your own backyard. Area residents in Chamblee had the opportunity to do just that in the way of entertaining performances by Mahealani's Polynesian Revue. It was truly a celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. According to the website, the Mahealani's Polynesian Revue...
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McLemore Resort
Where Elevation Meets Aspiration: A Golf and Resort Experience Article by Jamie Fraser | Photography by Courtesy of McLemore Resort Just under two hours north of Atlanta lies a mountaintop escape where ambition, heritage, and hospitality converge into one unforgettable experience: McLemore Resort. Perched on the edge of Lookout Mountain, McLemore is not just a destination—it’s a revelation for those who crave the soul of the sport and the spirit of luxury. McLemore invites you to rise above...
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Community Leadership
Chamblee City Councilman Paul Stovall talks about his deep roots and growth in Chamblee.. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by City of Chamblee Chamblee City Councilman Paul Stovall has deep roots in Chamblee. “I’m third generation owner of our house in Chamblee,” Paul says. The house he’s referring to was previously owned by his grandparents and originally purchased in the early 1960s. According to Paul, he and his wife, Sunny, bought the house from his grandparent's estate in 2004. At...
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Car Care Tips
Preparing your vehicle for the summer and rainy seasons: essential maintenance tips Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard With summer months here, we turned to the professionals at MBT Atlanta for tips on how to maintain our vehicles during the hot summer and often rainy months. David Jacob, owner of MBT Atlanta sent us a number of summer maintenance tips to help us keep our vehicles in tip-top running condition even when the heat is on. David says as summer approaches and the...
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Out and About
With springtime comes fun community events! Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard The weather is warmer and residents in Chamblee have had a number of opportunities to get out and enjoy the community. In this issue, we're celebrating some recent fun-filled events with a few snapshots. 1. This marks the 15th Annual Hustle for Hope 5K where runners got the opportunity to lace up for a good cause. For over 50 years the Elaine Clark Center has offered unique programs in an all...
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Apotheos FC
Apotheos FC soccer is the common ground bringing everybody together “Bolder, Brighter and Better Together." Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Anthony Catalano played soccer for the Charleston Battery team in the Silverbacks Park many years ago. Today, Anthony is back in the Silverbacks Park but not as a soccer player, but as a founder of the Apotheos FC Soccer Team that’s branded with the Apotheos coffee and a motto to be bolder, brighter, better together . “I started...
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Patience Makes Perfect
Looking to update your home? Times of uncertainty is time to plan. Article by Robert Platt/Aaron Michelle Platt Baker | Photography by Janet Howard As a community member of Chamblee, we are always honored to have our words woven into the tapestry of this magazine. We take the privilege with great sincerity, always working diligently to create articles which dovetail into the monthly theme while (hopefully) bringing some poignance or education to the reader. I must admit, this month’s theme...
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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...
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