I had no idea this post office was here but I needed to come to pick up a package. Not sure who…read morethis falls on but the package delivery was attempted once when I wasnt home. It required a signature so I rescheduled delivery. However, several days passed and redelivery had never been attempted. I came up to the post office after calling to see where the package was sitting. Upon arriving the staff was friendly and prompt so they redeemed themselves even though I was aggravated about the delivery situation.

I was told I can't give the teller an address to mail a package! Are you kidding me!? I have to…read moreprint a label, so the lady with a nasty attitude can enter the address, then put a scannable bar code on the package! If I could give this post office negative stars I would.

This isn't a good bowl of noodles nor a good junction…read more This is atlanta's traffic Cluster of I-285 and I-85. Most of the time it's a snails craw and other times it's just a parking lot. Weekends though SJ traffic is little lighter. Not today apparently. Doesn't help with semi truck drivers thinking they drive sports cars, a little lost out of staters, some who do everything but driving like texting, smoking, scolding their kids, whatever else and just some Aholes who think their time is more important than others' by cutting in. Yup it was rough travels to Duluth aka Ktown today on SJ for 1/2 hour on a Saturday afternoon!! It'll be a while to shake loose this trip. Peace.

I wouldn't know authentic spaghetti sauce even if it was standing in front of me....to me homemade…read morespaghetti sauce taste like Prego....Here are some of my favorite spaghetti jar brands Prego Traditional Barilla Traditional marinara Trader Joe's Organic marinara sauce here is a spaghetti recipe that I found that you might like 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 small onion chopped 2 green onion chopped 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 (28 oz.) peeled and diced tomatoes 4 tsp dried basil 4 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp white sugar In a large sauce pan heat the oil. Saute the onion, green onion and garlic. When the onions are clear. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes....

Court does not follow schedule time, this is unexpected . We are working, we have to follow our…read moreschedule.

Here I go again. Yes, this is another review regarding an experience with the criminal justice…read moresystem. This time it wasn't me, however I'm a total dork when it comes to TV court shows (i.e. Judge Judy) and I'm always up for a few hours of witnessing the real thing. At first I wasn't very enthusiastic about the outcome of my friend's case. He was scheduled to appear at 10:30 and I got there early. I realized there wasn't any point to that because the doors are bolted until a few minutes before court starts. There are 3 courtrooms and they only use one a time, so the 10:30 folks wait in line at the metal detector and then shuffle down to courtroom #3. The 12:00 noon folks go to #2, and so on... It took at least 20 minutes to make it into the courtroom and to inform the clerk of my friend's intentions. You have a few options: plead guilty, plead nolo, plead not guilty and get scheduled to come back, or speak to the prosecutor and try to negotiate something. Here's where I started to appreciate the court... a lot. Normally, this type of access to the legal system is only afford to people who shell out enough money to pay an attorney. In Doraville they let everyone, not just the privileged, negotiate their fate. The prosecutor was really fair. I mean, really. I listened to hear deal with several other people before it was time for my friend and she gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. I won't lie - it was funny to see them squirm when they would get caught telling a fib or trying to convince her of something that didn't make sense. In the end his charge was reduced (not thrown out completely, I might add) and ultimately justice was served for both parties.

This is a small library. Good news is if they don't have what you want you can have them transfer…read morefrom another branch. The librarians are all fairly friendly, maybe slightly standoffish. My biggest complaint about this location is it is incredibly drab, little color or decor. Anytime I go I grab what I need & leave, it's not a place to hang out & read or just enjoy being there. Where we're from all of the local libraries, even the tiniest ones are community hubs- very welcoming, inviting with nice whimsical touches that draw you in, & lots of different community events for all ages going on. Not sure if it's lack of funding or the Atlanta area has so many paid attractions that they don't invest in their important local resources which is disappointing.

This is a solid local library carrying a good mix of fiction, non fiction, and a large kids…read moresection. There are many events hosted here so check the schedule that's usually posted in the front. Those events are mostly catered to kids so I'm sure families will find them fun. Holds are kept on the far left as you enter the library. The kid's section is on the far right. There are at least three help desks staffed with helpful caring staff. They make this library very welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Computers are available in the middle of the library. Parking is easy and spacious.

I went to the Chamblee Police Station for a police ride-along. The process began with an email. I…read moreemailed the Police Department and my inquiry about ride-alongs was forwarded to the Assistant. Chief. He responded back to me via email pretty promptly and provided me with the forms that I needed to get the ball rolling. The first set of forms is to authorize a background check. The next set consists of release and permission waivers. Once the paperwork clears, the department then contacts you via email to schedule your ride time. Once your requested time is approved you report to the police department at the approved time. The typical ride-along lasts for 4 hours. When I reported to the designated check-in area on my scheduled date and time, I was asked to be seated until the Supervisor on duty came out with my assigned ride-along officer and further instruction. In about 2 minutes (or less) I was greeted by 3 officers; one of which was the officer that I was assigned to ride with, Officer Hidalgo. Before leaving the station, one of the three officers, Lieutenant Waasdorp, briefly went over some basic safety rules and instructions and then Officer Hidalgo and I were off. I rode with Officer Hidalgo as he responded to a couple of calls until he was called back to the station to be reassigned to another incident that required his assistance. I was then assigned to Officer Quarless. Both Officers Hidalgo & Quarless were GREAT! They did an excellent job explaining the process to me (what the radio call codes mean, what the incident reports entail, some of the procedures followed for specific types of calls) as I observed the way that they responded to the various situations that came up. They also were very thorough in answering questions that I had as I observed, and about things in general as a community resident. I really enjoyed this experience. I've always had a great appreciation for what the police do day-to-day to keep our communities safe that we as citizens sometimes take for granted. After this experience, I have an even greater understanding and appreciation of what a 'day in the life' of a cop in the field actually looks like. In today's climate of strained police and community relations due to a seemingly overwhelming amount of reports of police brutality, unjustified shootings, etc., it was refreshing to see firsthand that there are still good cops out there who truly just want to protect and serve in hopes that their efforts make a difference in the community. More importantly, (at least based on my interactions with the police in general and with MY local police department) I feel confident that these 'good' cops out-number the 'bad' ones. All in all, I appreciate that the department made my ride-along request a relatively simple and swift process to complete, and my experience an overall enjoyable and informative one. Thank you Assistant Chief Beller, Lieutenant Waasdorp, Officer Hidalgo, and Officer Quarless for taking the time out to educate and for getting me out and back safely!

LT Antinozzi eventually reached out regarding my case. Unfortunately, he deems that lying and…read moredeceiving the government on official government forms is not a worthwhile case to be pursued. Apparently in Dekalb Co. and Chamblee, law means very little. During the conversation, LT Antinozzi said he reviewed the documents and noted that there was no case. When asked again, and reiterated that documents showing proof of the false official statement made was included, he then noted he did not see that documentation. Then proceeded to babble on how the supporting documentation was not notarized thus insufficient (contradicting his previous statement of not seeing the documentation). Not sure how public records are not official, so heads up, "notarize" any records received from a government agency... Chamblee PD cannot be bothered. Also, if you ever receive a ticket from an Officer, notify them that unless the officer has it notarized... it is not official and cannot be held against you... according to LT Antinozzi.

I'm generally a fan of all things library. This is a good location to stop off, grab some wifi,…read morewrite a few emails, and get on with your day. I do notice that it's not exactly the quietest library in the world. I've seen people come out of the meeting room on the phone, and then stand in the actual library to spare the meeting room the noise from their call. Some street folks seem to to ubiquitously occupy space at the computer terminals. I've never seen an empty terminal there. That being said, there is still wifi, and I've never really had a problem getting to an outlet if I need one. And the staff have been really helpful to me. It's clear families come here and there is an ongoing community outreach thing that touches a lot of people.

Using your public library is a great way to save money. Before you order a book, movie or cd…read moreonline, check to see if it's at the library. Doraville Library is small, but it's part of the Dekalb Library system, so if the book you want isn't here, you can have it transferred here from another branch- or you can go to the other branch, your D-vile Library card is good at any Dekalb Library. They have a lot of DVDs too, so skip Redbox and Netflix and utilize the public service you support with your taxes. I don't think this location is ideal for studying or working. It's very small, so it's like sitting in a living room with a bunch of people. A lot of homeless people patronize American libraries; it's a free, climate controlled place to be that won't get mad at you for loitering. The two closest libraries to this one are more comfortable for study and work- Chamblee and Embry Hills. You can find semi- private nooks and niches to settle in to at those. Decatur is the biggest branch in the Dekalb County library system. It's nice, but had a weak wifi connection last time I checked. Lots of events at these libraries- check the flyers and the website.

If I could rate negative stars I would. They don't offer printing, tape, or literally anything any…read moreother shopping center does. Plus the staff is uninformative.

You must wear your face masks, and social distance…read more I had to ship off a package and mail something off and it was really slow in here. I understand that you have to be cautious, but this was really unbearable. It was other consumers here for other reasons, but almost 45 minutes in a post office is really ridiculous. Hopefully they can hire more help with assisting others. Besides that, the post office was clean and the employees were really nice.

My business has operated in Chamblee for 38 years. In the past two years the City management has…read morebecome very unfriendly to business. Code enforcement has tried to make us move our company vehicles from our own parking lot. Notices have been sent to wrong businesses. We have been working for over 1 year to get a business license for another business and this handled by a company in California. After over 25 attempts, they cash the check but continue to come back for more information that was already provided. They tell you one thing and a month later tell you just the opposite. The past three City Managers, do not followup when the promise to do so. After multiple visits to a grand City Hall where there are few workers, it is clear the staff is completely incompetent. They have all been nice but do not communicate and are harrassing business owners. It this from the top down?

I wrote this review and then deleted it because it was a Chambles…read more Along with Doraville, this is the heart and soul of Chinatown Atlanta. Especially the Chinatown Food Court which is full of gems like a Chongqing and Tsingtao. It was built as a "new Chinatown", where the area is constructed before the Asians move in, as opposed to the older, natural Chinatowns which sprung up in a more organic way (to quite hipsters). Full list of ATL food recs: - Get a Gyro at Nick's Greek To Go. - Ghetto Burger from Ann's Snack Bar - Fish Tacos at El Rey Del Taco - Brown Butter Gelato from Honeysuckle in the market - Bakery treats from Sweet Hut - Brown Sugar Milk Tea from Snowflake - Chongqing in Chamblee for Cumin Lamb w/handmade noodle' - Tsingtao next to it for Lamb Cumin Sticks - Flavors of Chicago, Lucky Dog, Chicago Delights for Chi-dogs Chamblee is an absolutely wonderful little area that is highly underrated. Whenever I'm in town I head straight over here for some of the deliciousness they have on offer. It's a chame that most ATL Yelpers don't know about these places.