Posted on: August 2, 2022
Here’s a brief recap provided to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners on July 27, 2022 regarding the City’s current capital projects:
Town Green Construction: The final items on the Town Green’s construction punch list are sch...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2022
City Hall will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, a state and federal holiday. No sanitation pick up will occur on Monday, June 20. Sanitation routes will resume on Tuesday, June 21.
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News Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Join City Manager Patrick Bryant, Assistant City Manager Shannon Powell and other City staff to provide feedback on the new Covington Highway study and learn about the status of current city projects including:
- the Covington Highway study,
- the U.S. 278/Nort...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2022
To our Avondale Estates community:
“If you build it, they will come.” The phrase made popular in the movie “Field of Dreams” is as true today in Avondale Estates as it was in an Iowa cornfield in 1989. Cit...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2022
The community joined Mayor Jonathan Elmore and the city commissioners to get a sneak peak of the Town Green at the 2022 State of the City address Thursday, April 21.
Mayor Elmore discussed upcoming development projects, the financial state of the city, as ...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2022
The City of Avondale Estates has named Harry Hess as the next chief of police. Hess will take over the leadership role of the city’s police department on April 26, 2022.
“Harry Hess not only brings a wealth of experien...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2022
Due to inclement weather, the City is rescheduling the Abelia Hedge Community Workday two weeks. Join the city and Gardeners for the Common Good on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for a community workday to remove the ivy, honeysuckle and briars th...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2022
Kristin Moretz, CESSWI, joined the City of Avondale Estates as the the new Capital Projects Construction and Maintenance Director April 13, 2022. She recently worked for the environmental compliance and consulting company Path Light Professionals where sh...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2022
Here are a few quick take-aways from the Board of Mayor and Commissioners (BOMC) Feb. 23 meetings:
City Resumes Normal Operations
The BOMC repealed the resolution that imposed restrictions on city operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A ...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2022
The City is fully operating Monday, Feb. 21 while recognizing Presidents' Day, a federal holiday celebrating George Washington’s birthday and honoring all the United States presidents who served in office.
February operating pr...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2022
In collaboration with the Avondale Estates Garden Club (AEGC), the City will celebrate Georgia's Arbor Day on Friday, Feb. 18 by planting a a native American flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) at 30 Lakeshore Dr. An approved tree on the City&...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2022
The next plastic film recycling day is this Wed., Feb. 2.
Though City Hall remains closed, City staff will be available from 1-5 p.m. on Tue., Feb. 1 to distribute plastic film recycling receptacles for those who wish to participate in the pilot ...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2022
The City plans to return to City Hall on Feb. 14. Until then, the City will continue with the following changes in operating procedures:
- Public, in-person attendance at all meetings is suspended and City Hall is closed to the public.
- Check the Municipal Cou...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2022
To maintain the health and safety of staff, the City will continue with temporary changes in operations through the end of January.
- Public, in-person attendance at all meetings is suspended, and City Hall is closed to the public.
- The Municipal Cou...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2022
In order to reduce transmission and maintain the health and safety of staff, the City will continue implementing the following temporary changes in operating procedures:
- Public, in-person attendance at all meetings is suspended and City Hall is cl...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2022
Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On the 36th anniversary of the King holiday, we honor the legacy of Dr. King, and reflect upon what we can do individually and tog...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 5, 2022
The following temporary operating changes have been implemented for sanitation and yard waste collection.
- The City is suspending back door sanitation collection. All residents and businesses are asked to move garbage containers to the curb on scheduled san...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2021
To mitigate exposure to the omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus to residents, staff and others, City Hall will be closed to the public and staff will work remotely Dec. 30 through Jan. 14. Additionally, the following operating procedures have been imple...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 2, 2022
Due to the increasing numbers of positive cases of Covid-19 within the City of Avondale Estates and the State of Georgia, the Avondale Estates Municipal Court will not be in session for the first two weeks of January 2022.We have rescheduled early January...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2021
City Hall will be open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue., Dec. 28 - Thu. Dec. 30. City Hall will be closed in observance of New Year's on Fri., Dec. 31. Have a safe and happy new year!
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News Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2021
We received news that one of our employees tested positive for COVID-19. City Hall will be closed until further notice. During the temporary closure, staff will continue to work remotely. The Board of Mayor and Commissioners regular meeting will still be ...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2021
Fabric Developers presented a revised concept for the commercial area adjacent to the Town Green at the Board of Mayor and Commissioners' meeting Wed., Sept. 22. The proposal highlights a two-story retail and office brick building next to the Town Green. ...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2021
Qualifying for two commission seats on the Board of Mayor and Commissioners ended last week with three candidates throwing their names in for the November 2 election. Candidates elected in November will serve four year terms beginning January 2022.&nb...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2021
The video recording from the Zoom presentation of the City Commissioners Candidate Forum is available for download. The City hosted the forum on Oct. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. for the three candidates running in the November 2021 election: Ricardo Isra...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2021
Statement from 9/22/21 BOMC General Meeting
Before we get started on the business at hand, I want to address the police department’s failure to achieve certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. While I am disappointed that the certifi...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2021
For the 37th consecutive year Avondale Estates has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. There are approximately 150 Tree Cities in Georgia and more than 3,500 in the country. Avondale Estates is one of the three oldest Tree Cit...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2020
The City of Avondale Estates was among the public relations firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government entities honored November 10 with a 2020 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Phoenix Award – Award of Excellence for Community Rel...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2020
Over a 4-week period between the beginning of November and the beginning of December 2019, 140 individuals took part in an online survey to inform the zoning rewrite efforts currently underway.
Survey results are being used to augment input the staff and c...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2019
The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies at the University of Georgia Libraries and the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) and GALEO Latino Community Development Fund (LCDF) announce a statewide initiative to ...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2019
On Jan. 27, nine cities received a 2019 Live, Work, Play City Award presented by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in conjunction with Georgia Trend Magazine, during GMA's annual Mayors' Day Conference in Atlanta.
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News Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2018
The Avondale Estates Police Department has received a grant for a drug collection unit as part of CVS’s Health’s Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Program. The new unit will be located at City Hall, 21 North Avondale Plaza and ...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
Avondale Estates was one of 34 Georgia cities recognized as a Tree City USA during the state Arbor Day celebration at Trees Atlanta, February 15. Tree City USA provides the framework for community forestry management in cities and towns nationwide that me...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2018
The Board of Mayor and commissioners (BOMC) and City Manager Clai Brown announce that they have reached a mutually acceptable agreement that will allow the parties to move forward in a positive and productive way. Mr. Brown’s last day as City Ma...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2017
The City of Avondale Estates has been selected by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to receive one of the Health & Wellbeing Incentive Grants awarded statewide to promote worksite programs designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 5, 2017
The City celebrated the 4th with its annual 4th of July parade and fireworks show. This year's parade starred a torrent of talented folks. Seed and Feed Marching Abominable joined the parade this year and The Atlanta Freedom Bands, Clarkston High School M...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 19, 2017
Public input is sought for the submitted design ideas of the City-owned four acres (North Avondale Road from Oak Street to Lake Street and north to the mill property). The City received 10 submissions after the Board of Mayor and Commissioners (BOMC) anno...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2017
The City of Avondale Estates has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting
rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordina...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2017
The City of Avondale Estates wishes the community a wonderful Memorial Day. Memorial Day is an opportunity to reflect on those serving our Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedom. On this day, the American flag is to be flo...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2017
The segment of Dartmouth Avenue from Clarendon Place to Kingstone Road will turn one-way starting Friday, May 26, and will remain that way through the end of pool season at the Avondale Swim and Tennis Club (ASTC). During this time, only northbound vehicl...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2017
If you would like to submit a design idea, you must notify City Manager, Clai Brown, via email (rcbrown@avondaleestates.org) or phone 404-294-5400, of your intent to submit by Friday, May 19, at 3 p.m. At that time, you will be assigned a number, which yo...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2017
DeKalb County is one of 52 counties under a Level 2 drought restriction. The county is urging residents to help protect water resources by conserving water.
Under a Level 2 drought, outdoor irrigation for purposes of planting, growing, managing or mai...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2017
On Saturday, April 29, the Avondale Estates Police Department partnered with the DEA for their annual National Drug Take-Back Day. Major Browen coordinated the City's participation with the help of his son, Sam, to collect 98 pounds of unwanted a...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2017
This weekend enjoy the Second Annual Avondale May Ham Fest.
Beginning on Friday, May 5, at 10 p.m. head over to the Avondale Towne Cinema, 106 North Avondale Road, for the pre-party event. Start the weekend twistin' to a rock 'n...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2017
The City will be participating in Georgia Municipal Association's Georgia Cities Week to celebrate the City of Avondale Estates.
Selfies in Support of Local Business
The City is taking "Shop Local" to a whole new level during Georgia Citi...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2017
When: Wednesday, May 10, at 7 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 4 p.m.; 6 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 21 North Avondale Plaza
The City will hold a day of training classes to educate residents on how to navigate the City's website. Communications Manager Debbie Rev...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2017
Registration is now open for the Annual Dog Parade scheduled for Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. View the information packet and register your furry friend today.
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News Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2017
- Planned Master Development with City owned four (4) acres and Avila’s 13 acres-public/private partnership with either the City, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) or both
- Architecture: Quality materials, architectural interest-expand on the Avo...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2017
The City of Avondale Estates is pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Friday, March 10, at 11 a.m. at the site of the new multi-use development, 2718 East College Avenue, Avondale Estates. South City Partners closed on the multi-use ...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2017
The City of Avondale Estates was named a 2016 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvements a...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2016
The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces DeKalb County graduates from the 2016 Region 3 Multi-Day Training Program. Congratulations to Avondale Estates City Planner and Community Development Officer, Keri Stevens. Class particip...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2016
From the Tudor Village lights to the Lake Avondale Christmas tree, the City is glistening and glowing this holiday season. Happy Holidays from the City of Avondale Estates.
News Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. In observance of the holiday City Hall will be closed today, Thursday, November 24, and tomorrow, Friday, November 25, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 28.
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News Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2016
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded to the City of Avondale Estates by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certi...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2016
Halloween is a fun time in the City of Avondale Estates. Congratulations to this years Halloween Spirit Award winners! View photos of the winners by visiting the Halloween in Avondale Estates page.
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News Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates hired contractor HEH Paving to pave four roads throughout the City beginning on Monday, October 24. The following roads will be paved during the project: North Clarendon Avenue from North Avondale Road to Old Rockbridge Road; ...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Safety and Liability Management Grant in the amount of $4,500. These funds will be used by the City to purchase HR Express and Body Cameras....Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2016
Avondale Estates is kicking off a new event in honor of George Willis, founder of Avondale Estates. Willis envisioned the City as a place of beauty, kindness, patriotism, and community involvement.
On Saturday, October 8, residents are encouraged to c...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates and the Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce AutumnFest's return this Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Franklin Street in downtown Avondale Estates. Enjoy an artist market, live music, free kid...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2016
The City will hold a 9-11 ceremony on Friday, September 9, from 8:30-9 a.m. at the Dewey Brown Plaza, across the street from City Hall. City Hall will be temporarily closed starting at 8:30 a.m. and will re-open again at 9 a.m. after the ceremony.
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News Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2016
Keri Stevens successfully completed the Georgia Downtown Association’s Professional Development Program level one review, and as a result has received the designation of Georgia Downtown Development Professional.
In order to be eligible for the leve...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partne...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2016
The Avondale Arts Alliance in collaboration with artists, local citizens, and businesses are proposing to create a temporary city park in an underutilized space fronting North Avondale Road near the Tudor Village Building.
The concept is taking curren...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2016
Recently, the Board of Mayor and Commissioners asked the Greenspace Ad Hoc Committee to draft a residential tree ordinance. The full draft tree ordinance can be viewed here.Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2016
Recently, the Board of Mayor and Commissioners asked the Greenspace Ad Hoc Committee to draft a residential tree ordinance. The committee recommended that a tree canopy survey first be performed to see if the City's canopy had increased, decreased, or sta...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Safety and Liability Managment Grant in the amount of $5,224.27. These funds will be used by the City to purchase traffic cones, work zone s...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates continued its reign as one of the 10 healthiest small employers in Atlanta, as designated by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Out of 30 recognized healthy employers, the City was the only local government honored at a Febru...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates strives to promote and implement high quality redevelopment in the Central Business District and Citywide. The Western Gateway area from Maple Street to Sams Crossing was annexed into the City to extend this effort to the logi...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2016
The City of Avondale Estates is proud to celebrate its 32nd year as a Tree City USA Community. The Tree City USA program, administered by the Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska, provides the framework for community forestry management for cities across Amer...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2016
Last night's joint work session between the Board of Mayor and Commissioners and the Downtown Development Authority sought public input on the future of land owned by developer Euramex and the City of Avondale Estates. At the request of the Mayor Jonathan...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2016
The process of publishing updated resident directories is underway! Directories include names, addresses and phone numbers of Avondale Estates residents and businesses. Updated directories will be mailed to each household in mid-June 2016.
Directory f...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: December 30, 2015
The City of Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved $15,000 for the 2016 Community Promotion Program (CPP). The program provides funding for events, festivites or other projects which promote the City. In 2015, the program was a great s...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2015
The trolleys will be back to transport patrons to six of the City's most interesting homes during the celebrated Annual Avondale Estates Tour of Homes! Plus, enjoy the Holiday Market at the Avondale Community Club from noon to 6 p.m. and "Christmas i...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2015
The Month of Merry kicked off after Thanksgiving with American Express' Small Business Saturday campaign.
What is the Month of Merry? A holiday shopping experience throughout the City of Avondale Estates in December.
Participating businesses throu...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2015
City of Avondale Estates Government Officials, DeKalb County Fire Rescue Chiefs and the members of Fire Station No. 3 invite all to attend their Community Day, tomorrow, November 14.
Members of the community can enjoy a fun-filled day of activities tha...Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: November 11, 2015
The City of Avondale Estates thanks all veterans for their service to our country.
Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Read more...
News Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2022
Special request pickups will now occur once a week on Wednesdays. Fill out a Special Request Form and complete payment by noon on Tuesdays to schedule pickup. Special pickups include large items, small dead animals (in ...
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Sanitation Collection
Posted on: September 24, 2021
Fabric Developers presented a revised concept for the commercial area adjacent to the Town Green at the Board of Mayor and Commissioners' meeting Wed., Sept. 22. The proposal highlights a two-story retail and office brick building next to the Town Green. ...
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News Releases