Easter events spring up throughout DeKalb
The Easter Bunny will be hopping back into town soon and cities throughout DeKalb County will celebrate with egg hunts,
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Avondale Estates
Local stores share popular gift items this holiday season
Holiday shopping and picking out those perfect presents for everyone may seem like a hassle this year with supply chain
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Events to celebrate the holidays plentiful in DeKalb
Cities throughout DeKalb County are getting into the holiday spirit with tree and menorah lighting ceremonies, light displays, visits with
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Death of former mayor of Avondale Estates announced
Allan Kirwan—former mayor of Avondale Estates—died Oct. 16 at age 76. Kirwan’s obituary states that he was “an Avondale mover
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New ‘Dale Ale Trail highlights beer scene in Avondale Estates
Avondale Estates is starting a new Fall tradition with the inaugural AvondALE Day and kickoff of the ‘Dale Ale Trail.
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Two Avondale Estates Police Department members leave after failed accreditation attempt
Police Chief Lynn Thomas and Lt. Duanne Thompson have left Avondale Estates Police Department after an accreditation process was cut
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Placita Latina debuts festivities throughout Avondale Estates, Decatur
An inaugural celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will showcase Latinx culture through food, dance and related activities during a series
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Candidates qualify for municipal elections in DeKalb
Cities in DeKalb County held qualifying periods Aug. 16 – 20 for municipal elections scheduled for Nov. 2. Officials from
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‘Tree museum’ underway in Avondale Estates; donations solicited
An estimated 100 species of trees are expected to be included in Avondale Estates’ neighborhood arboretum. An arboretum, according to
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Avondale Estates officials break ground on Town Green
City of Avondale Estates mayor and commissioners broke ground June 30 on the city’s Town Green project on College Avenue
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Avondale Estates commission lifts COVID restrictions
In its first in-person meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Avondale Estates commissioners voted June 9 to remove
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Local cities, groups prepare to launch Juneteenth celebrations
Following 2020, a year of that included protests against racial injustice across the country, many cities and communities have embraced
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Avondale Estates commission to vote on open container district, extends moratorium on vape shops
In an effort to boost support of local business, Avondale Estates City Commission is considering establishing an “Open Container Entertainment
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