Avondale Estates News

Mark Elgart, president of AdvancED, has been confirmed to give the commencement address at Druid Hills High School's graduation ceremony , an ajc.com article reports.

Avondale Estates holds it annual fishing derby on Saturday. Residents will throw their lines into Lake Avondale and compete to catch the largest fish, the most fish and to be the oldest and youngest to catch a fish.

Avondale Estates may try to reduce crime with a "mobile neighborhood watch." The city commission will talk about Citizen Patrols during a work session that starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in city hall.

Here are five things to know about the week ahead in Decatur and Avondale Estates.

Here are some job openings in Decatur and Avondale Estates. Child care director .

WonderRoot and gloATL join forces for the second time on Saturday May 11 to present Wonderglo at the W Hotel Midtown.

There's plenty to do this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. Here are five suggestions, but for a full list of ideas go to the Patch calendar of events .

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life - from the buildings they work and live in, to the ... (more)

After 12 years of teaching science in the City Schools of Decatur, Kris Webb is turning in her grade books and syllabi to open her own science educational enrichment company, The Science of Fun.

The City of Avondale Estates has taken a major step toward revitalizing the downtown business district.

Avondale Estates police are warning residents this week about a scam being pulled in the area.

Community communications manager . City of Avondale Estates. Pay not listed. Apply by May 10.

Here are the top stories of the week of April 28 in Decatur/Avondale Estates Patch.

Trilogy , a new age and metaphysical store in downtown Avondale Estates, is closing May 19 because the owners are moving out of town.

You know that bursting-at-the-seams rush of excitement you get when you discover a little-known eatery? The kind you can hardly contain to the point where you're texting your friends with still-greasy fingers? We recently received an e-mail in that spirit from a neighbor: An excellent hidden gem found right at our doorstep, Chateau de Saigon, just ... (more)

The Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates has cancelled this weekend's Cinco-de-Steamfest because of building problems.

Here are five things to know about this week in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of things to do, look at the Patch calendar of events .

Here are some job openings in the Decatur and Avondale Estates area. Account Manager .

Cue up the mariachi band-Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. The celebration of Mexican heritage on May 5 is sometimes mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day .

DeKalb residents can safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs at more than 30 metro Atlanta locations during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27.