Fast Facts
Avondale Estates was founded in 1924 by George Francis Willis, who purchased the entire village of Ingleside to create a planned community. The City was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, birthplace of Shakespeare. Downtown buildings were designed in a Tudor style to reinforce this image, as were many of the houses in the City.
Avondale Estates is a City in Dekalb County, Georgia with 2858 residents. The City is known for its close-knit community, beautiful setting and diverse architectural styles. The first Waffle House, which opened its doors Labor Day weekend of 1955, is now a museum. Community amenities for residents include beautiful Lake Avondale, the Community Club House, tennis courts, and a swimming pool. Avondale has 194 businesses.
SCHOOLS
Avondale Estates is served by the Dekalb County School System.
Avondale Elementary School
10 Lakeshore Drive
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-5200 Information
(678) 676-5202 Office
(678) 676-5210 Fax
www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/avondale/
DeKalb School of the Arts
1192 Clarendon Avenue
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
(678) 676-2502 Information
www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/dsa
3260 Covington Highway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 499-8969 Information
www.icsgeorgia.org
3191 Covington Highway
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
(404) 292-9760 Main
(404) 292-1958 Fax
www.themuseumschool.org
HOSPITALS
The following hospitals are located
near Avondale Estates.
Dekalb Medical Center
Dekalb Medical Center
2701 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, Georgia 30033
(404) 501-1000
www.dekalbmedical.org
Emory University Hospital
1364 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
(404) 712-2000
www.emoryhealthcare.org
Veterinary Hospital:
The following Veterinary Hospital is located in Avondale Estates.
Avondale Veterinary Hospital
6 North Avondale Road
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
(404) 294-4800
www.avondalevet.net
PLACES TO WORSHIP:
The following places of worship are are located in and around Avondale Estates.
Avondale Estates First Baptist Church
47 Covington Road
Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002
(404) 294-5284
www.afbc.com
Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church
3260 Covington Highway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 294-4063
www.apmethodist.org
Columbia Presbyterian Church
711 Columbia Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 284-2441
www.cpcdecatur.org
Congregation Beth Jacob
3039 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-633-6103
www.bethjacobatlanta.org
Decatur Presbyterian Church
205 Sycamore Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 378-1777
www.dpchurch.org
Holy Trinity Parish (Episcopal)
515 East Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-2622
www.htparish.com
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
636 W Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-4588
www.stmgaparish.org
The Temple
1589 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-1731
www.the-temple.org
