🌱 Why Michelin’s latest honor puts Avondale Estates’ Arepa Mia on the map
Avondale Estates, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Avondale Estates! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Michelin’s latest honor puts Avondale Estates’ Arepa Mia on the map
Also on today's calendar: Five-Star Fears Yelp ATL Halloween Party @ Vela Park and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Michelin Guide Says These 10 Georgia Restaurants Serve Exceptional Food At Surprisingly Affordable Prices In 2026 (newsbreak.com) — A beloved Avondale Estates spot, Arepa Mia, has earned a coveted Bib Gourmand from the 2026 Michelin Guide for serving flavorful Venezuelan arepas at wallet-friendly prices. The guide’s new Georgia list highlights ten affordable standouts statewide, but this recognition puts Avondale Estates firmly on the culinary map and gives locals another reason to support a neighborhood favorite. 
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Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
21 North Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
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Crochet Corner
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center -
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All the Love You Can Use with Carlos Dews
Decatur Library - Decatur Library Auditorium
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Crochet and More
Decatur Library -
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Books and Babies Storytime
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Board of Mayor and Commissioners Regular Meeting & Work Session →
21 North Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates
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Municipal Court Date →
21 N Avondale Plz, Avondale Estates
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Plant Bingo @ Little Cottage Brewery →
Little Cottage Brewery, 120 Olive Street, Avondale Estates
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The Bourbon Brothers Band at The Lakehouse at Avondale Estates →
The Lakehouse at Avondale Estates, 59 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates
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Avondale Estates Farmers Market →
64 N. Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates
10:00 am -
Fall Fest at Pink Tiger →
Pink Tiger Fabric and Yarn, 32 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates
10:00 am -
Five-Star Fears Yelp ATL Halloween Party @ Vela Park →
Vela Park, 1881 2nd Ave, Decatur
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This picture came up in my memories on Facebook
I remember when corona virus hit it was a hard time for a lot of people and a scary time. For me it solidified my non-profit. Now I was a non-profit… (Nextdoor Northern Avenue -Avondale) - @the green coyote, new in Avondale Town Green, verdict says: DELICIOUS!
We got the smoked chicken tinga quesadilla and the quesobirria. Margaritas were high quality! (Nextdoor Scottdale Overlay District)
- Dollar Express Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Store (PT) in Decatur. Apply here.
- Sonida Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avondale Estates here.
🗞 Nearby News
Decatur
- Dekalb Police host Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween evening in Decatur; all residents invited! (atlantaonthecheap.com)
- Agnes Scott College receives $1 million grant for global learning from Delta Air Lines Foundation (wsbtv.com)
Stone Mountain
- Hurricane Isaias outage map: 120,000 without power in Georgia, Atlanta hit hard (newsbreak.com)
Atlanta
- Early Voting To Kick Off In GA: 5 Things To Know (patch.com)
- 1 Dead After Incident Involving Roller Coaster At Six Flags Over GA (patch.com)
- Atlanta Dream Searches For Arena For 2026 WNBA Finals: Report (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
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