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Advisory Board Openings

Board of Appeals

Deadline: Friday, October 3 at 5 p.m.

The Board of Appeals meets as necessary to consider variance requests from property owners. Variances allow minor deviations from zoning requirements that regulate how a property may be developed, but o...

Mask Requirement in Avondale Estates

With the rising cases of COVID-19 in Georgia and specifically in DeKalb County, the need to encourage safe practices and behaviors during the pandemic is critical. Governor Brian Kemp, in his most recent executive order is now permitting local governments...

Gate at Willis Park

The City has decided to remove the lock on the fence gate at Willis Park to provide better connectivity for residents and visitors and to be more welcoming to all.

Contacting Avondale Estates Police for Dispatch

To have a police officer or other first responder dispatched to your location, please call 911 for both emergency and non-emergency situations.

To have a first responder dispatched to an Avondale Estates address when you are in a different city, call 678-4...

Statement from the Board of Mayor and Commissioners

The City of Avondale Estates and its Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, Chief of Police, entire Avondale Estates Police Department and associates city-wide, are deeply saddened by the tragic events that have recently occurred across the country. The deat...

Statement from Mayor Jonathan Elmore

In an effort to mitigate the potential exposure of the novel corona virus to residents, staff, visitors, and others, I along with the City Manager have mutually decided to introduce and implement the following policies:

• Public, in-person attendance at all ...

Online Building Permit Portal Now Open

Those seeking building and component permits in the City of Avondale Estates now have another tool to help through the process. Applications and payments are now able to be completed online, allowing for more streamlined service and faster processing. No ...

City of Avondale Estates Awarded 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 Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual report (CAFR). The Certifi...

Avondale Estates Welcomes New Assistant City Manager Shannon Powell

The City of Avondale Estates has welcomed a new face to the senior leadership team with the addition of Shannon Powell as Assistant City Manager – Community and Economic Development. In this role, she is responsible for planning, permitting, pub...

New Sanitation/Recycling Fees Approved for Residents and Businesses

The recycling industry has changed significantly in the last few years not just in Avondale Estates, but also around the country. The overseas market is no longer buying most reusable materials and the cost of separating out contaminated goods has risen. ...

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...

SITE solutions Selected to Design New Park

      The Town Green Project, also known as the City-Owned 5-acres, now has a designer for the park space. The City of Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners chose Site Solutions of Atlanta to design the entire park. ...

City Adopts Street Grid Plan to Enhance Connectivity in Avondale Estates

For many years the City of Avondale Estates has discussed and dreamed of a street grid that is both pedestrian-friendly, and prime for future development. Those dreams took another step toward fruition when the Board of Mayor and Commissioners voted at th...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...