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DDA Chair Dave Dieters speaking at podium

January 22, 2025 In Business, Community, Development, News By exploreavondale

A Message to City Businesses from the DDA Chair

January 22, 2025 Greetings Avondale Estates Businesses, My name is Dave Deiters, and I am the Chair of the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority (DDA). My wife Susie and I have lived in the same house on Clarendon Avenue since 1991. Recently, both of our children and...

It's time to shop local Shop local throw down people drinking at Banjo Coffee trailer

June 25, 2024 In Business, Community, Development By exploreavondale

Chair Asks Residents to Support Business During Construction

Greetings Neighbors The city of Avondale Estates is undertaking an amazing and transformative capital project on North Avondale/East College, referred to as the “Complete Street Project.” However, we know that many of our businesses are concerned about the impact of construction on their businesses. As chair...

August 21, 2023 In Business, Development, News, Restaurant By exploreavondale

Doors Open for Innovative Businesses Across the City

With new farmers markets, independent bookstores, children’s activities and cocktail lounges, the first half of 2023 has experienced a wealth of businesses opening their doors in Avondale Estates. The downtown commercial district is evolving into a hub where residents and visitors can explore new flavors,...

August 21, 2023 In Business, Community, News By exploreavondale

Best Small-Town Beer Scene Three Years Running

Following wins in 2021 and 2022, Avondale Estates again was voted Best Small Town Beer Scene in the nation for 2023. A panel of experts along with USA Today's 10Best editors nominated 20 cities from across the United States for the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and...

November 8, 2022 In Business, Community, News By exploreavondale

Avondale repeats as USA Today’s Best Small Town Beer Scene

For the second year in a row, Avondale Estates has been named the Best Small Town Beer Scene in the nation. A panel of experts partnered with USA Today's 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote....

October 4, 2022 In Business By exploreavondale

Thrift sore owners donate $2 million to animal charities

Click to read "Thrift sore owners donate $2 million to animal charities" from The Champion...

October 4, 2022 In Business, Community, News, Restaurant By exploreavondale

Avondale Estates up for ‘Best Small Town Beer Scene’ award; Avondale Ale Days returns

Avondale Estates is once again a nominee for America’s “Best Small Town Beer Scene” by USA Today. The city was named “Best Small Town Beer Scene” last year, and the award was announced on March 26, 2021. Voting is open daily through Oct. 24 at noon. To vote...

September 20, 2021 In Business, Community, Development, News By exploreavondale

In Avondale Estates’ growing food, drink district, next project barreling ahead

Construction and tenant signings have ramped up at Olive & Pine, ITP Atlanta's latest food hall The investment group behind mixed-use, adaptive-reuse Olive and Pine in Avondale Estates says the project is nearly 70 percent leased and should start turning spaces over to tenants in coming...