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Various events are happening this week in and around DeKalb County, including Election Day on Tuesday, an architectural walking tour in Decatur, and a job fair hosted by MARTA. A few local government meetings are also scheduled for this week.

The Avondale Estates City Commission, at its May 11 meeting, approved three conditional use permits for short-term rentals, like Airbnbs, that will operate as a bed and breakfast. The property owners will additionally need to apply for a business license.

Mace was hesitant to knock on the door at first, not wanting to surprise the residents inside by showing up with her camera crew. But the person who opened the door shocked her.

The Avondale Estates City Commission, at its May 11 meeting, approved of an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority to transfer city-owned property to the DDA to facilitate the redevelopment of properties in line with the city’s downtown master plan. This includes developing a hotel near the Town Green

The Avondale Estates City Commission officially welcomed Police Chief Harry Hess to the city as he was sworn in during the work session on April 27.

Avondale Estates is sharing more information about a proposed hotel near the city's Town Green. 

The Avondale Estates City Commission, at its April 13 meeting, continued discussing short-term rentals -- like Airbnb and Vrbo -- and asked city staff to come up with a definition for "kitchen" that will be applied to the zoning code.

The city of Avondale Estates has named Harry Hess as the next police chief. Hess will take over the leadership role on April 26, according to a press release.

The city of Avondale Estates recently sent about 25 violation notices to residents who are renting out properties or an accessory dwelling unit on a short-term basis, using services like Airbnb or VRBO, violating the city's zoning code.