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THE CHAMPION, THURSDAY DEC. 26, 2019 - JAN. 1, 2020 • PAGE 8
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AVONDALE ESTATES
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Winners announced in Avondale
Estates’ Christmas decorating contest
Several homes and businesses participated in the city of Avondale Estates’
Christmas Spirit Awards decorating contest.
A group of three adults and one child from outside Avondale Estates were
driven around for 90 minutes Dec. 16 to select winners based on attractive use
of light and color; overall effect; originality and creativity; creative display of
theme; animation; use of non-lighting decorations; yard decoration; and entry
and window decor.
There were four judging categories: Avondale Elegance, Business,
Children’s Appeal, and Sparkle and Pizzaz.
Below are the winners:
Avondale Elegance - Stephen and Natalie Schneider, 67 Dartmouth Ave.
Avondale Elegance - Dave and Pat Frontier Maddox, 34 Kensington Rd.
Business - P’s in the Pod, 120 N. Avondale Rd.
Children’s Appeal - Matt Delicata and Katrina Helz, 8 Clarendon Ave.
Children’s Appeal - Steve and Mary Ellen Moore, 45 Wiltshire Dr.
Sparkle and Pizzaz - Mark and Katie Abel, 3087 Majestic Cir.
Sparkle and Pizzaz - Kevin and Carrie Galpin, 74 Lakeshore Dr.
Sparkle and Pizzaz - Tim Oliver and Terry Skinner 867 Nottingham Dr.
City of Decatur, Georgia
2019 Annual Report-Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)
( as required by O.C.G.A 48-8-122)
AMOUNTS EXPENDED
PROJECTS
ORIGINAL
ESTIMATED
COST
CURRENT
ESTIMATED
COST
PRIOR
YEARS
2019
TOTAL
AMOUNT
EXPENDED
ESTIMATED/ACTUAL
COMPLETION
PROJECT BEHIND
SCHEDULE OR
UNDERFUNDED
Repayment of 2010 Series
Urban Redevelopment Bonds
$4,600,000
$4,600,000
0
$750,240
$750,240
12/31/2024
N
Repayment of 2013 Series
Urban Redevelopment Bonds
$8,900,000
$8,900,000
0
$1,479,180
$1,479,180
12/31/2024
N
Street intersection
improvements
$5,920,000
$5,920,000
0
$1,020,799
$1,020,799
12/31/2024
N
Bicycle, pedestrian and traffic
improvements
$1,109,218
$1,109,218
0
0
$0
12/31/2024
N