Avondale Estates is considering several ways to calm traffic on U.S. 278, the city’s main thoroughfare, including a road diet and installing roundabouts. During Wednesday’s work session for City Commissioners, City Planner Keri Stevens said ...
Good news, Waffle House fans. Lyn Menne, Decatur’s Assistant City Manager in charge of Community & Economic Development, has confirmed that the late-night restaurant chain with a cult-like following is moving into downtown Decatur. “Waffle ...
There’s good weather in the forecast this weekend and the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to make the most of it, which means lengthy delays on local roads. Here’s the project list: – Crews will close ...
Creative Loafing has released its annual “Best of ATL List” and several local businesses earned kudos from editors and readers. First, I’d like to thank readers for voting Decaturish.com as Atlanta’s best blog and its editor, ...
Avondale Estates City Commissioners reexamined the process of appointing citizens to local advisory boards during their Sept. 17 work session. Mayor Ed Rieker said the purpose of bringing the topic up was to “make sure ...
The city of Avondale Estates is the proud recipient of nearly $6,000 in grant money from the Georgia Municipal Association. Avondale announced via its regular newsletter that the city has received a $5,998 GMA Safety ...
Renee DeGross Valdes said the residents of living along Derrydown Way at Katie Kerr Drive and Craigie Avenue have seen a some feathered visitors in recent weeks. A rafter of wild turkeys has appeared. The neighborhood ...
Avondale Estates has released its agenda for its upcoming work session, and it includes an item pertaining to city boards. Item No. 3 on Wednesday’s agenda says, “Boards and Commission Reappointment Procedure,” but the agenda ...
The last time Avondale Estates Mayor Ed Rieker spoke to me was on April 15, three days after a tragic fire occurred in the city. He sent me an email that was a reply to an email ...
The City of Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority meets at city hall and has the power to borrow money, execute contracts and purchase property to promote redevelopment. Its members are appointed by the city’s mayor ...