Avondale Estates promotes Earth Day on April 22

Avondale Estates city officials are planning an Earth Day Celebration on April 22.

Among the participating organizations are Avondale ACTion and the Avon Garden Club.

Here is the schedule:

9 a.m. to noon: electronics recycling at the Town Green.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Eco-Garden Tour by the Avon Garden Club. On this self-guided tour, learn about safe gardening and earth-friendly practices.
2-5 p.m.: Hear from environmental experts on home energy efficiency, native plants, green landscaping and pedestrian/bicycle options. Meet green vendors and representatives from local organizations, and children can enjoy activities at the Town Green.
5-8 p.m.: At the Earth Day Concert, hear the opener Blue Gravy and the Packway Handle Band. Food and beverage vendors will provide items for purchase.

For more information, call 404-294-5400, email epowell@AvondaleEstates.org or go to AvondaleEstates.org.

About the Author

Carolyn Cunningham

A Braves fan took a ball to the face. The team may be liable, judges say.

The Atlanta Braves and former right fielder Jorge Soler face a lawsuit by a fan hit in the eye with a ball during a World Series game at Truist Park in 2021.

Ford settles billion-dollar Georgia lawsuits over fatal wrecks

Ford Motor Co. has settled two Georgia lawsuits that elicited record-setting jury verdicts of $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, ending more than a decade of litigation.

City starts $3.8M resurfacing of key northwest Atlanta corridor

Nighttime resurfacing of the corridor on Perry Boulevard and West Marietta Street from Hollywood Road to Marietta Boulevard begins Sept. 15.

The Latest

Credit: Courtesy of attorneys for Mills family

Ford settles billion-dollar Georgia lawsuits over fatal wrecks

City starts $3.8M resurfacing of key northwest Atlanta corridor

Gas line damaged after NW Atlanta car crash near King Plow Arts Center

Featured

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

A Braves fan took a ball to the face. The team may be liable, judges say.

The Atlanta Braves and former right fielder Jorge Soler face a lawsuit by a fan hit in the eye with a ball during a World Series game at Truist Park in 2021.

Joro spiders multiply across Georgia, spinning their pesky webs

The invasive species has multiplied rapidly in Atlanta in the last three years, research shows.

Ford settles billion-dollar Georgia lawsuits over fatal wrecks

Ford Motor Co. has settled two Georgia lawsuits that elicited record-setting jury verdicts of $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, ending more than a decade of litigation.