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FYI
Government & Communities
Avondale
Estates
Where Tradition Meets Progress
Founded in 1924, Avondale
Estates was planned to
mimic Stratford-upon-Avon,
England. The founder, George
Francis Willis, was inspired
by the Tudor-Revival style
architecture of the English
town and aspired to recreate its
majesty in Georgia. Avondale
Estates City Hall, along with
other main street buildings,
serves as a wonderful
example of Willis’ vision.
Brookhaven
A Blooming Community
Brookhaven gained
its named from a large
plantation that was on
the site in the early 1800s.
Before that, the area was
home to descendants of the
Muscogee (Creek) Nation. At
the turn of the 20th century,
Atlanta residents began to build
summer homes here, which
led to the incorporation of
Brookhaven Country Club
in 1910. Development
continued from there toward
Brookhaven becoming an
official city in 2012.
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Roughly 10% of the City of Atlanta is in DeKalb County Community
with the remainder in neighboring Fulton County. This
equates to approximately 34,000 of Atlanta’s more than Characteristics
523,000 residents. Atlanta is Georgia’s state capital.
• 1.23 square miles
• Population of 3,500
Community Events • Centrally located
• Close-knit community
The Avondale Farmers Market takes place
• Beautiful setting with diverse
on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., typically from
architectural styles
early April to late October. Shoppers will find lo- • Home to the first Waffle House,
cal, farm-fresh products, including baked goods, which opened in 1955
cheeses, eggs, handmade jellies, meats, natural
grain pasta, and produce. The market is spon- • Thriving arts district
• Wonderful amenities
sored by the City of Avondale Estates’ Communi- – Lake Avondale
ty Promotion Program. For more information visit – Avondale Community Club
avondaleestatesfarmersmarket.org. • Historic District on the
Avondale Estates also hosts Second Saturday
Art Walks in the spring and fall each year, Fourth Historic Places
National Register of
of July Parade and Fireworks, tree and menorah
lightings each December, children’s Egg Hunt
and Dog Parade, annual Pig Roast, Mayhem Fest, • Parks & Recreation
Community Yard Sale, and a Labor Day 5K.
166 Locust St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
• City Hall | Mayor Jonathan Elmore 404-508-4531
21 N. Avondale Plaza • Public Works Department
Avondale Estates, GA 30002 166 Locust St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
avondaleestates.org • 404-294-5400 404-508-4531
Community Events Community
The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival: A Characteristics
Music and Arts Extravaganza is an annual spring
event that features big-name music acts, art, • Population around 50,000
great food, a kids’ zone, and a car show. Taking
place the last weekend in March makes it the • Approximately 12 square miles
first event in the metro Atlanta festival season. • Walkable
The festival is pet friendly and the perfect time • Large international community
for every member of the family, even the furry • 14 parks with excellent trails
and facilities
ones, to connect with the community. Festivities
begin the weekend before the festival with the • Easy access to MARTA with
Cherry Blossom 5K run. For more information direct MARTA link to Hartsfield-
visit brookhavenga.gov/festival. Jackson Atlanta Airport
• Vibrant business community
• City Hall | Mayor John Ernst • Home to Oglethorpe
4362 Peachtree Rd. NE University – a private liberal
Brookhaven, GA 30319
brookhavenga.gov • 404-637-0500 arts college
• Parks & Recreation • Home to Children’s Healthcare
3360 Osborne Rd. NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 Pediatrics
of Atlanta Center for Advanced
404-637-0500 • Named 2019 “Best Suburb of
• Public Works Department Atlanta” by Atlanta Journal
4362 Peachtree Rd. NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 Constitution voters
404-637-0500
404-378-8000 DeKalbChamber.org