tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post1155361189550746291..comments2024-03-29T00:18:53.002-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: [EXCLUSIVE] Chamblee Plaza to Celebrate 60th Birthday With New Lease on LifeAtlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-73766651768931121112021-07-11T10:03:01.663-04:002021-07-11T10:03:01.663-04:00I can remember going to the trading stamp store wi...I can remember going to the trading stamp store with my mom. For some reason that really sticks in my mind Laurie Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104277890850107636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-1485796872754227202021-06-02T12:54:57.936-04:002021-06-02T12:54:57.936-04:00Born in Chamblee 86years ago
Wonderful to see Our ...Born in Chamblee 86years ago<br />Wonderful to see Our Chamblee Plaza being updated.<br />Built a house in Chamblee. My Sologan Chamblee Born,Chamblee bred and when I die I will be Chamblee Dead.<br />We need a Varsity or something like that.vAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911102798638648179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-10584931654930137812019-08-03T20:53:23.936-04:002019-08-03T20:53:23.936-04:00A grocery store for sure. Remember Cub Foods and t...A grocery store for sure. Remember Cub Foods and the one Saverite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05032377040983408164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-32512799025974862262019-08-01T12:08:54.111-04:002019-08-01T12:08:54.111-04:00Now that I call Chamblee home I'm excited abou...Now that I call Chamblee home I'm excited about the revitalization of the Chamblee Plaza and I agree that a Grocery Store( non specialty) is greatly needed. Also a pedestrian bridge is BrilliantKemberlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11050874495500481190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-61362239496667970232019-07-05T13:48:19.998-04:002019-07-05T13:48:19.998-04:00Let's get a Trader Joe's in there!!!Let's get a Trader Joe's in there!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-54010299415914717812019-06-29T20:19:39.620-04:002019-06-29T20:19:39.620-04:00I think that the current shopping center configura...I think that the current shopping center configuration and parking lot are outdated and poorly designed, and the parking lot is in poor shape. The neighborhood doesn't need a TJ Maxx or Home Goods - the neighborhood needs a good grocery store such as Trader Joe's, a laundry mat, a dry cleaners, a drug store, and good affordable restaurants - we have many lofts being built and there isn't a grocery store in Huntley Hills. The Mason's building needs to go - the building is an eyesore. There also should be new sidewalks on both sides of Peachtree Ind, in front of the shopping center, and a pedestrian bridge across Peachtree Ind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-39317158552789456502019-06-09T17:26:07.719-04:002019-06-09T17:26:07.719-04:00GREAT PIECE!! Really excited that TJ Maxx is joini...GREAT PIECE!! Really excited that TJ Maxx is joining the mix but found it interesting it's not a combo as some of their other locations. (Cobb and Buford to name a few.) This center has so much history and happy that it's getting a revival! Thanks for all the in depth photos and background. ToNeTo always has the story. Tomhttp://www.tomonair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-7249009722184584792019-03-21T09:26:00.164-04:002019-03-21T09:26:00.164-04:00Echoing the comments of many others, a grocery sto...Echoing the comments of many others, a grocery store is desperately needed. Trader Joe's, Sprouts or Fresh Market would a wonderful addition to the shopping center. Really hoping this all continues on and that we see all this business come to Chamblee in 2019! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804624369252483841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-75970623306850178012019-03-20T22:15:16.427-04:002019-03-20T22:15:16.427-04:00How about Sprouts?How about Sprouts?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600649926061833687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-91563410395163700972019-01-29T10:11:47.989-05:002019-01-29T10:11:47.989-05:00I hope the owner will also consider parking lot se...I hope the owner will also consider parking lot security. It's a sad reality but MANY cars are being broken in to, plus some car jackings and slider crimes at those gas stations and shopping centers in Buckhead along the W. Paces/Northside intersection. Residents are so tired of it. I feel N Buckhead residents would easily shop Brookhaven & Chamblee over Buckhead in some instances if they felt a security presence and their cars were safe. It doesn't cost that much and can be passed into CAM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-31690081617399963582019-01-29T05:22:22.151-05:002019-01-29T05:22:22.151-05:00My family shopped there in the late 70s and it lef...My family shopped there in the late 70s and it left fond memories of even mundane things like the Winn-Dixie. One grocery store chain that has taken over many old WDs is Food Depot. Since Lidl is apparently out, and TJs is done with Atlanta, Food Depot might be nice. <br />They are extremely aggressive on price and take spectacular care of their stores. I've never seen a cleaner tile floor anywhere than at Food Depot. Trust me, you don't want Wayfield, another frequent occupant of old WD stores.<br /><br />Anyway, as a once resident of San Diego, I got used to TJs every few blocks it seemed like, crammed into any possible space. They were not picky. Nobody is out there. Any space will do. The idea they're done with Atlanta and can't find even ONE more location is baffling. I assumed they would drop stores all over just like in SoCal. Oh well. Not even their low rent cousin Aldi is oing that in Atlanta. Nobody is doing new saturation retail here. Not even QT, RaceTrac, or Subway. Two of those are known for having stores within eyesight of each other in some places. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-23903528152552038572019-01-26T11:15:26.970-05:002019-01-26T11:15:26.970-05:00It's definitely good to see an actionable plan...It's definitely good to see an actionable plan for the center. I grew up in the area and continued to live nearby for years and remember things like Athens Pizza, China Inn before they moved next to the old Turtle's location; and collecting Turtles stamps to get a free cassette! China Inn was my go-to for Chinese food, and it was horrible when they had to close for awhile after a fire gutted their then-new space. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-72832468076677842212019-01-25T11:56:30.759-05:002019-01-25T11:56:30.759-05:00Stop with the begging for a Trader Joe's. Yo...Stop with the begging for a Trader Joe's. You are NOT going to get one! Educate yourselves before you comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-71018824064093942642019-01-24T16:56:49.508-05:002019-01-24T16:56:49.508-05:00Thanks anonymous at 1:59 for your comment. Really ...Thanks anonymous at 1:59 for your comment. Really interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-75296869682061485562019-01-24T14:31:00.527-05:002019-01-24T14:31:00.527-05:00I am glad to see some simple improvements have bee...I am glad to see some simple improvements have been implemented such as getting rid of the fire lane along the walk/canopy that allows head in parking. Presumably this required providing fire sprinklers. The new canopy and parking make a huge difference and I'm hopeful about other activity and tenants planned. I hope development includes consideration for CCHS students who frequent establishments on a regular basis (as my two sons did when they were there). Also, it would be nice to see some parking improvements including some bio-retention and trees as the sea of paving is pretty oppressive; especial on hot summer days! Chamblee is a tree city!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-43606281613768194902019-01-24T13:59:22.458-05:002019-01-24T13:59:22.458-05:0062 year old native of the Brookhaven/Chamblee area...62 year old native of the Brookhaven/Chamblee area here. We used to shop at Chamblee Plaza all the time when I was younger. Took guitar lessions there, went to the <br />Woolworth, traded green stamps at S&H, so on and so on. We also used to swim at the old Chamblee pool which was located across the street from where the post office is now. And yes, those were the days of segregation.<br /><br />They used to have an hour where the white families had to get out of the pool so that the black kids could swim. Even as a 8 year old, I thought that was sad. In fact, when my elementary school (Skyland) was integrated, the teachers explained to the classes what was to be expected and that we should be respectful of the new students. A boy and sister came to Skyland and I know for a fact that it was a frighting ordeal for them .The male (hey Bill Mcgee if you are out there somewhere and just happen to be seeing this) became one of my friends and was more welcomed in our home. <br /><br />Anyway, I still live in the area ( yes I have moved around, but I still love being here) and am glad to see the revitalization of the plaza. Best of luck to all of the new tenants...I am sure I will be seeing you soon!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-47994054480871325472019-01-24T11:00:23.403-05:002019-01-24T11:00:23.403-05:00Trader Joe's is no longer expanding in Atlanta...Trader Joe's is no longer expanding in Atlanta, and I have heard Lidl is out. It is apparently a non-exciting grocery store, according to rumors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-43019971091546174602019-01-24T09:59:25.794-05:002019-01-24T09:59:25.794-05:00How come everyone wants a Trader Joe's in ever...How come everyone wants a Trader Joe's in every center? <br />The Peachtree Corners and Sandy Springs locations are both convenient for my travel patterns and we stop in there every few weeks but it's really a specialty store where you go to get a few select items that you like. You can't really do your regular grocery shopping there so it doesn't seem like a big deal to drive a few miles to the nearest one.<br /><br />And didn't Eli report that TJs has no plans to expand in the Atlanta area or did I just imagine that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-27303848824659671362019-01-23T21:21:59.821-05:002019-01-23T21:21:59.821-05:00I would love to see Trader Joe’s there!I would love to see Trader Joe’s there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-91613929046422406682019-01-23T17:14:19.847-05:002019-01-23T17:14:19.847-05:00My wife grew up in Chamblee and remembers the earl...My wife grew up in Chamblee and remembers the early days of Chamblee Plaza. <br />She work at Hancock's Fabrics which was located in Chamblee Plaza. <br />She also used to go to the Chamblee Library which was located in the Plaza. <br />She shopped at the Woolworths and at a clothing store called Plaza Sportswear. <br />Thank you for revitalizing the place. You will get a whole new generation of people to have good memories there. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-10972733361907347422019-01-23T11:09:15.971-05:002019-01-23T11:09:15.971-05:00Definitely would like to see Lidl in there. Definitely would like to see Lidl in there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-52796509577502189212019-01-23T10:06:27.482-05:002019-01-23T10:06:27.482-05:00Agree with post - someone needs to come up with a ...Agree with post - someone needs to come up with a better name than "Blee"?<br /><br />AND ... why not open at least one more tenant on that vast parking lot space????<br />donatanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-83967476451431303962019-01-23T09:43:54.568-05:002019-01-23T09:43:54.568-05:00I hope they improve the AC for existing tenants. P...I hope they improve the AC for existing tenants. PPG had no AC all summer. Not sure if it was ever fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-26164093163826819082019-01-23T08:42:55.389-05:002019-01-23T08:42:55.389-05:00I’m super excited! I live really close and have be...I’m super excited! I live really close and have been in this area for the last 10 yrs. I would love to see a Ross in the center along with the TJ and other retailers! Can’t wait! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780540596420937316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-91618147502824415962019-01-23T00:37:05.259-05:002019-01-23T00:37:05.259-05:00A Trader Joe’s would be a wonderful addition to th...A Trader Joe’s would be a wonderful addition to the revitalized Chamblee Plaza. The nearest one is currently in Sandy Springs. Sprouts is another option to consider. Happy to see that tenants are finally moving into the center. Never understood why the developer forced China Inn out. Great restaurant, always crowded. Still haven’t found a Chinese restaurant that I like as much. Any chance of getting them back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com