Entertainment

Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the holidays with some family-friendly wintertime fun! Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Atlantic Station, Lake Lanier, SMP Atlantic Station  welcomes the holidays with a celebration that features sparkling lights and winter fun! Tis the season and time for  Skate the Station! If you're going out for a night on the ice, checkout the exciting lineup of theme nights. For more information and tickets, visit atlanticstation.com . Head to Lake Lanier Islands for snow tubing...

Life + Culture

After 'A Taste'

Did you get 'A Taste of Chamblee?' Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Chamblee residents and event goers walked the crowded streets of Chamblee to try new foods and learn about new vendors at A Taste of Chamblee . The food was fabulous. The crafts were unique. The kids had activities to keep them entertained. The Navigate Program brought a fast, tasty, and fun food competition. We all had a chance to watch some football and take a rest at the Wind Down Tent. We listened to...

Local Services

Assistance League of Atlanta

Thrift shop in Chamblee generates funds for programs to provide for those in need Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Sitting prominently in downtown Chamblee is a little shop called Attic Treasures Thrift Shop ran by the Assistance League of Atlanta. Ellen Frank, who has been a member of the organization for nine year, is president of the Atlanta chapter. She explains that the thrift shop in Chamblee is a main source of income for the organization. “It generates quite a lot...

Home + Design

Designed with Heart

Habitations shares what it's like to get to know their clients to create meaningful spaces Article by Aaron Michelle Baker/Robert Platt | Photography by Janet Howard Residential designers have a unique privilege. We get to see into the lives of our clients. Not the carefully manicured photographs of holiday cards, but the chaos of daily dinners and homework. The intricate ballet of parenting and marriage. We are privy to the way families live; how they love. Throughout our careers, we've...

Arts + Culture

Thankful for Local Artists

Urban Art Collective shares their talents with Chamblee and beyond Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard In downtown Chamblee, you'll find a community of artists. Urban Art Collective holds a number of annual events during the year where artists share their art with the community. Located at 5655 Peachtree Road, they recently held their Annual Fall Art Walk. The Annual Holiday Party and Art Walk is planned for December. For more information about the Urban Art Collective...

Arts + Culture

Thankful for Community

Celebrating Chamblee's sense of community through events Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard This November we can be thankful for the opportunity to live in a community that keeps the safety and well-being of its residents top of mind. It's also a community that plans events and gives its residents a sense of belonging. A diverse community that prides itself on welcoming others and celebrating one another's strengths all while lending a helping hand when weakness strikes and...

Local Services

Toys for Tots

It’s holiday time and time for Toys for Tots! Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Toys for Tots Many of us can recall seeing the familiar Toys for Tots collection sites year after year during the bustle of the busy holiday shopping season. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots began its mission of collecting toys for families in need in 1947. According to the organization’s website, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots was inspired by Diane Hendricks who had a few handcrafted dolls...

Food + Beverage

The Mad Italian

The Mad Italian serves up cheesesteaks and pasta while giving back to the community. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by The Mad Italian What goes best with food? If you’re talking The Mad Italian, the answer is perhaps community. The restaurant has been a part of the Chamblee community for more than 50 years serving up more than just food. During the school year, you may find The Mad Italian holding a spirit night for a school in the area. And while The Mad Italian is known for helping...

Food + Beverage

‘A Taste of Chamblee’

It's time for a city favorite event - 'A Taste of Chamblee' Article and Photography by Tana Poncsak An event favorite is coming up this month. A Taste of Chamblee is planned for 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 19 in downtown Chamblee. This year’s event will feature some of your favorite local restaurants, eateries from areas nearby, and some you’ve been meaning to try, and perhaps you just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Here’s your chance! Chamblee City Lifestyle sat down with Brittney...

Food + Beverage

Bagel Delicious

The Bronx Bagel Buggy brings a taste of the Bronx to the city of Chamblee Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by The Bronx Bagel Buggy If you’re looking for an authentic taste of New York City in Chamblee, you might try stopping by The Bronx Bagel Buggy. Julie Dragich and Steven Novotny, owners of The Bronx Bagel Buggy, met in 2019, and like many during COVID-19, they reflected on something they could do to bring fresh, baked bagels to Chamblee. The kind Steven remembers. “Coming from the...