Capital Projects Updates

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...

July 4th Fireworks with the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra

Bring your blankets and chairs to the Town Green for a fun and festive Fourth. The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra lead by guest conductor Tamara Dworetz will perform at the Town Green for the 4th of July celebration. The concert kicks off at ...

City Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

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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Community Open House

• the Covington Highway study,
• the U.S. 278/Nort...

Statement Regarding Proposed Developments Around the Town Green

Community Enjoys the Town Green at the State of the City

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 ...

CIty Names Next Chief of Police

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...

Abelia Hedge Community Workday Rescheduled to Sat., March 26

City Welcomes New Capital Projects Director

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...

Quick Takeaways from the BOMC

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The BOMC repealed the resolution that imposed restrictions on city operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Happy Presidents' Day

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. 

Tree Planting for Arbor Day

Pick Up Plastic Film Recycling Container Feb. 1, 1-5 p.m.

The next plastic film recycling day is this Wed., Feb. 2. 

Plans to Return to Normal Operations Feb. 14

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...

City Extends Temporary Changes through January

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...

City Extends Temporary Changes in Operations

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...

City Closed in Observance of MLK, Jr. Day

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...

Updates to Sanitation and Yard Waste Collection

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...

City Hall Closed and Staff Moving to Remote Work

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...

Early January Court Dates Rescheduled for March

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...

City Hall Hours This Week

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!

City Hall Closed in Response to Covid-19

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 ...

You're the Judge - Vote for Holiday Spirit Awards

The entries are in and it's time to vote. Thanks to all the fabulous submissions. Avondale Estates certainly knows how to decorate! Vote for your favorites by Sun., Dec. 19 at midnight.

Category criteria:

Business Award: The most creative,...

Presentation on Market Center Concept for Town Green

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. ...

It's Time to Shine - Enter the Annual Holiday Spirit Award

• Business Award: The m...

Municipal Election 2021

City Commissioners Candidate Forum Video Available

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...

Statement from Mayor Jonathan Elmore

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...

Celebrating 37 Years as a Tree City USA Community

Avondale Estates Wins Award for Community Relations Efforts with Town Green

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...

Shape Avondale Estates Survey Results

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...

Commissioner Adela Yelton included in Initiative Documenting Latinx Contributions in Politics

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 ...

Avondale Estates Named a 2019 Live, Work, Play City

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.

Avondale Estates Receives CVS Grant for Drug Collection Box

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 ...

Local Leadership and Support for Trees Recognized

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...

Joint Statement from the Board of Mayor and Commissioners and City Manager Clai Brown

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...

Avondale Estates Receives GMA GMEBS Life & Health Insurance Fund Health & Wellbeing Incentive Grant

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...

Avondale Estates Celebrates the 4th of July

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...

City Seeks Input on Design Ideas for Downtown Development

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...

Avondale Estates Receives National Main Street Accreditation

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...

Happy Memorial Day

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...

Dartmouth Avenue Temporarily One-Way from Clarendon Place to Kingstone Road

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...

Downtown Development in Avondale Estates: Call for Design Ideas

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...

Level 2 Drought Warning Issued for DeKalb County

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...

National Drug Take-Back Day

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...

Avondale May Ham Fest

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...

Avondale Estates Celebrates Georgia Cities Week

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...

Light Up the Lake - Avondale Estates Lantern Parade

The City is excited to announce it will be hosting its first ever Lantern Parade! This event will be hosted by the Avondale Arts Alliance along with the DeKalb School of the Arts (DSA). Celebrate the community and the arts by parading th...

Learn How to Navigate the City's Website

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...

Avondale Estates Dog Parade Registration Now Open

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. 

Draft City Wish List for Avila Owned Property

• 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...

South City Partners and the City of Avondale Estates to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony

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 ...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Avondale Estates A Tree City USA and Growth Award Winner

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...

City Planner Stevens Graduates from Georgia Academy for Economic Development

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...

Illuminated Avondale

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.

Happy Thanksgiving

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.

City of Avondale Estates Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

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...

Halloween in Avondale Estates 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.

Halloween Night is a busy time in the City of Avondale...Read more...

Road Paving to Begin Week of October 24

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...

City of Avondale Estates Awarded GMA Safety and Liability Management Grant

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...

A.B.C. (Avondale Beautifying Curbs) Day

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...

AutumnFest Arts and Music Festival

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...

City of Avondale Estates 9-11 Ceremony

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.

The ...Read more...

City Planner Keri Stevens Receives Georgia Downtown Development Professional Designation

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...

Avondale Estates Receives 2016 National Main Street Accreditation

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...

Proposed Art Lot Project

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...

City of Avondale Estates Draft Residential Tree Ordinance

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...

Survey of Tree Canopy Coverage and Change Detection

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...

City of Avondale Estates Awarded GMA Safety and Liability Management Grant

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...

City of Avondale Estates Deemed One of Atlanta's Healthiest Employers

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...

South City Partners Approaches City with Western Gateway Development Plans

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...

Avondale Estates Celebrates 32 Years as a Tree City USA Community and Received the Growth Award

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...

Downtown Development Schemes

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...

New Residential Directory

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...

Winter Weather/Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Ga., issued a winter weather advisory, which includes the City of Avondale Estates and the rest of metro Atlanta from 3 p.m. this afternoon, Friday, January 22, to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 23.

W...Read more...

2016 Community Promotion Program

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...

23rd Annual Avondale Estates Christmas Tour of Homes and Holiday Market

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...

The Month of Merry in Avondale Estates is here!

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...

Small Business Saturday: Shop Small

The City of Avondale Estates will be participating in American Express' Small Business Saturday: Shop Small campaign on Saturday, November 28, to support small businesses in Avondale Estates.

Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturda...Read more...

DeKalb County Fire Station No. 3 and the City of Avondale Estates to Host Community Day

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...

Happy Veterans Day

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...

Special Collections Occurring on Wednesdays

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 ...

Presentation on Market Center Concept for Town Green

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. ...