City Welcomes New City Clerk

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

It's time to enter the Annual Holiday Spirit Awards! It's easy – just decorate your home or business and enter online. Submit your entries by Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.

Enter one or more of the following categories:

• Business Award: The mo...

Avondale Estates Receives Strong Credit Ratings

The City of Avondale Estates has received exceptional credit ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s in support of the city’s anticipated $8.4 million Urban Redevelopment Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2023. Moody’s has assigned the city an initial Aa...

Tips for a Spook-Free Halloween

Avondale Estates’ Halloween Spirit Awards Returns

It’s the spookiest time of the year! The city dares all residents and businesses to embrace the Halloween spirit and participate in the annual Halloween Spirit Awards by submitting a photo of their decorated home or business by 11:59 p....

Avondale Ale Day Returns Oct. 21

The city of Avondale Estates invites craft beer enthusiasts, friends and family to the city for Avondale Ale Day on Saturday, Oct. 21 beginning at noon. Take a stroll along the 'Dale Ale Trail, a one-mile path through the city’s central...

City Moves to Curbside Sanitation Pickup

From Mayor Jonathan Elmore:

Over the past year, we have heard from city staff and residents regarding the back door sanitation service offered by the city. We have concluded that it is time to make a change and believe it is in the best interest of the cit...

Town Greens Snags Top Public Space Award

On September 14 at the Urban Land Institute of Atlanta’s (ULI) 27th Awards of Excellence program, Avondale Estates Town Green walked away with the Development of Excellence in the Public Realm award for promoting healthy, sustainable and equitable outcome...

Construction to Start on Town Green Commercial Project

The vision for a vibrant retail and restaurant row adjacent to Avondale Estates' Town Green is one step closer to reality. In a little over a year, the Town Green will be fronted by restaurants, retail spaces, an abundance of outdoor seating, and...

Avondale Estates Named Top #15 Family-Friendly City

For the second year in a row, the City of Avondale Estates ranks #15 in the nation on Opendoor's Family-Friendly Cities list. According to Opendoor, if you’re seeking a small-town feel with big-city amenities nearby, look no further than Avondale...

Avondale Estates Keeps the Title of Best Small-Town Beer Scene

Following wins in 2021 and 2022, Avondale Estates again was voted Best Small Town Beer Scene in the nation for 2023.

A panel of experts along with USA Today's 10Best editors nominated 20 cities from across the United States for the 10Best Readers’ Choice A...

AEPD Hosting Free Family-friendly Event at the Town Green

Avondale Estates Police Department Provides Wellness App to Personnel

The City of Avondale Estates Police Department (AEPD) has partnered with Cordico, a leader in public safety wellness technology, to provide a customized, confidential wellness app for AEPD personnel and their families to proactively address mental health ...

Weekend Wind Down Concerts Return to the Town Green May 14

Fourth of July Festivities in Avondale Estates

Avondale Estates will be THE place to be this Independence Day!

Fourth of July Parade

The highly anticipated Avondale Estates Fourth of July Parade, a community tradition for years, returns in celebration of the nation’s birthday. The parade begins at 10 a....

Avondale Estates Notice of Property Tax Increase

The Governing Authority of the City of Avondale Estates has tentatively adopted a 2023 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 10.42 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this matter to be held at A...

Police Respond to Safety Threats at The Museum School

Yesterday afternoon on May 25, the Avondale Estates Police Department (AEPD), at the request of The Museum School, responded to two separate verbal threats to student safety. The AEPD is assisting the Dekalb County Police Department and the Dekalb County ...

Town Green Mixed-Use Project Moves Closer to Reality

The vision for a vibrant retail and restaurant row adjacent to Avondale Estates' Town Green took a step closer to reality Tuesday, Jan. 10. At the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) regular monthly meeting, authority members voted una...

Town Green Receives Regional Excellence Award

The City of Avondale Estates and the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority received the 2022 Regional Excellence Award in the Great Places category for the Town Green project from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) ...

Avondale Estates Named Best Small Town Beer Scene

Commissioner Chat Thursday Evening

Visit with Commissioners Merriam and Shortell to ask questions and share your input. The discussion will center around capital project updates and the Comprehensive Plan work program for 2021-2025. The event will be at City Hall on Thu., Nov. 3 from 6:30-...

Halloween 2022 Traffic Plan

The City of Avondale Estates welcomes residents and visitors for Halloween on October 31, 2022. To keep everyone safe, the city’s police department has developed the following traffic plan:

 Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the following roads wi...

The Return of Avondale Ale Days

Join us on the 'Dale Ale Trail this weekend to celebrate the Return of Avondale Ale Days. Enjoy live music, food and local craft beers along the ‘Dale Ale Trail at Little Cottage Brewery, The Lost Druid Brewery, My Parents' Basement and Wild Heaven Beer.

Pumpkin Patch at the Town Green

Traditions Trees Pumpkin Truck will be at the Market Pavilion of the Town Green Saturday, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 from 3-6 p.m. They will have a huge variety of pumpkins and gourds, hay bales, cornstalks, a kids pumpkin painting station, and a "Pumpkin Wa...

City Welcomes New Deputy Chief of Police

Please help the City welcome Deputy Chief Anthony Cappuccio to the Avondale Estates Police Department. Cappuccio was sworn into service on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Cappuccio served four years in the United States Marines Corps and is an Iraq wartime veteran. Af...

Take the Covington Highway Corridor Planning Survey

As the City plans for the eventual evolution of Covington Highway, residents, businesses and community members are invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback on the future of the corridor. Weigh in on the long-term plans to address multi-modal...

9/11 Remembrance

The City of Avondale Estates will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11 at the Dewey C. Brown Plaza. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will include a ringing of the bell at 8:45 a.m. to mark the time the first tower was hit.

On th...

Coffee with a Cop August 17

Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation on the patio of Banjo Coffee. Enjoy a coffee courtesy of Travis Gilday State Farm (while supplies last).

Capital Projects Open House

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 ...

Community Open House

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

Statement Regarding Proposed Developments Around the Town Green

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 experience to the city, but ...

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...

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...

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,...

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

• Business Award: The m...

Celebrating 37 Years as a Tree City USA Community

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...

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.

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 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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...