Celebrate the Holidays in Avondale Estates

Cooler temperatures and bright lights indicate the holiday season in Avondale Estates. Put another log on the fire, cuddle up for some movies, and check out the long list of activities for you and your family this season in Avondale Estates.

November 5, 2019 Unofficial Election Results

The City has received the unofficial results for Mayor and the two expiring Commissioner seats:

 MAYOR ----------- Clai Brown    683               J...

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 ...

Intersection Upgrades to Begin

Beginning September 17, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be upgrading the intersection of North Avondale Road and North Clarendon Avenue to add pedestrian signalization, repair broken curbs and sidewalks, and address drainage issues. W...

Shape Avondale Estates - Rewrite of the Zoning Code

Prior planning efforts, including the Downtown Master and Comprehensive plans, communicate a vision for the City of Avondale Estates. A zoning ordinance is an effective tool to implement that vision. Save the upcoming dates to be a part of the process.

Labor Day Race Results and Photos

View photos from the event here.

Results can be viewed here.

Check out the video of the 5K Finish Line.

Thanks to the sponsors of this year's race. 

The City celebrated the official end of the summer 2019 with the 41^st Annual Labor Day 5K and 1 mile ...

Video of Avondale Estates - Vision to Reality Open House Available

A Statement from the Board of Mayor and Commissioners

For many years the City of Avondale Estates’ Fourth of July Parade has provided an opportunity for our community to celebrate our nation’s founding with a fun, family-oriented event. The City has been honored over the years to have loc...

Meet This Year's 4th of July Parade Grand Marshals

Leading the annual 4th of July Parade in Avondale Estates as grand marshal this year will be the City's two garden clubs - The Avondale Estates Garden Club and the Avon Garden Club. These active and community-minded residents are always working on a new p...

Message to Citizens Regarding the Public Comment Policy

This is a time of great and positive change in Avondale Estates, and this change has inspired passionate interest in many residents.

Letter to Citizens from Mayor Jonathan Elmore

Main Street America Accreditation Renewed

The City of Avondale Estates has again 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 partners a...

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 Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting

Avondale Estates was named a 2018 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 improvement and higher le...

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

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Avondale Estates by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its annual comprehensive annual financial reporting (C...

See Something, Send Something

Earlier this year, the State of Georgia launched its participation in See Something, Send Something, a smartphone app that directs citizen concerns to local law enforcement. See Something, Send Something operates nationwide, allowing citizens to report su...

Avondale Estates Among New Rural Zones in Georgia

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly tasked the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Department of Economic Development with implementing and overseeing a Rural Zone designation program, which provides tax credits t...

Avondale Estates Receives $1.5 Million Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Grant

The City of Avondale Estates is one of 19 recipients of the highly competitive grants for transportation infrastructure projects across the state through the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). The $1.5 million grant will fund&...

Letter from Mayor Jonathan Elmore

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 ...

Avondale Estates Receives 2018 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 Coordin...

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...

Board of Mayor and Commissioners Welcomes New Members

The City of Avondale Estates welcomed the two newest members of the Board of Mayor and Commissioners Monday evening.  Lionel Laratte and Lisa Shortell took the oath of office and were sworn in as the City's newest commissioners. At the evening me...

A Message From Chief Thomas

Dear Residents and Friends,

At the December 11 City of Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners monthly meeting, I had the pleasure of presenting Missy Owen, the executive director of the Davis Direction Foundation, with a certificate of appreciat...

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...

South City Partners Closes on Multi-Use Development In Avondale Estates

The City of Avondale Estates is pleased to announce award-winning developer, South City Partners, has closed on the 3.17 acre parcel on the north side of East College Avenue between Hillyer Street and Sams Crossing allowing them to begin construction on t...

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...

Avondale Estates Awarded $128,000 for the U.S. Highway 278 Redesign Transportation Project

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $12 million in transportation funding to 11 communities that have previously implemented completed LCI studies. The LCI program is funded with federal transportation dollars. The grants provide 80 percent ...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...

Halloween in Avondale Estates

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 Avondal...Read more...

City of Avondale Estates Unveils New Website

Site Enhances Citizen and Government Communication

The City of Avondale Estates is pleased to announce that it launched its new website Thursday, October 8.

“The new website serves as a wonderful 24/7 City ambassador. Avondale Estates is a forward-t...Read more...

City Receives Wellness Program Grant

For the seventh consecutive year, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) awarded the City of Avondale Estates a grant to promote worksite programs designed to enhance the health and wellness of city associates and family members.

A pool of 153 cities,...Read more...

Carl’s Corner Repairs Completed

After months of work—but still ahead of schedule—the City of Avondale Estates completed stabilizing and repairing its historic western gateway monument, Carl’s Corner. In March 2014, the City announced it received a $9,270 grant for Carl’s Corner improvem...Read more...

Avondale Estates Celebrates 31 Years as a Tree City USA Community

City also honored at state celebration

City residents and officials gathered Friday, February 20, for a commemorative planting to celebrate Georgia Arbor Day and Avondale Estates’ 31st year as a Tree City USA community.

At the ceremony, held in fron...Read more...

For Third Year in a Row, City of Avondale Estates Named one of Atlanta’s Healthiest Employers

City places fifth among small companies, ranking higher than any other local government

The Atlanta Business Chronicle once again spotlighted the City of Avondale Estates as a top-10 healthiest small employer in the metro area. The City placed fifth in...Read more...

City of Avondale Estates Receives Prestigious Classic Main Street Designation

National and statewide program entails various benefits for Downtown

The City of Avondale Estates was recognized at the annual Georgia Main Street luncheon January 26 as one of 17 communities that graduated from the Georgia Main Street Start-up Program...Read more...

Google Fiber Coming to Avondale Estates

Residents will have access to state-of-the-art gigabit Internet

The City of Avondale Estates announced today that Google Fiber is coming to the City, giving residents access to one of the fastest-ranked Internet options in the country. Google Fiber pro...Read more...

City Receives Award for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded the City of Avondale Estates with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is...Read more...

City Receives Nearly $6,000 Grant for Safety Equipment

The City of Avondale Estates received a $5,998.67 Safety Grant from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The City will use the funds to purchase safety vests for the Police and Public Works departments. The GMA Safety and Liability Management Grant pr...Read more...

Avondale Estates Receives Grant for Repair of Gateway Monument Carl’s Corner

Project expected to be completed by September 2015

The City of Avondale Estates is pleased to announce its historic western gateway monument, Carl’s Corner, will be stabilized and repaired thanks in part to a $9,270 grant from the Historic Preservation...Read more...

City of Avondale Estates Deemed one of Atlanta’s Healthiest Employers

Atlanta Business Chronicle recognizes City for second consecutive year

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 hea...Read more...

Avondale Estates on Google Fiber’s Metro-Atlanta Short List

City to work with web giant to explore bringing residents Internet access up to 100 times faster than basic broadband speeds

Mayor Ed Rieker today announced the City of Avondale Estates is on a short list of nine metro Atlanta cities working with Googl...Read more...