Avon (the cosmetic company) had its southeast headquarters and distribution center in Dunwoody until the late 1980's. It is now home to the First Baptist Church - Atlanta. In addition to the Avon parcel, the church also bought what was then Fountain Square apartments. The apartment complex had a fire and was an eyesore. First Baptist bought the property in October 1988, leased it back to Avon, and held its first service in north DeKalb (now Dunwoody) in April 1992. In 2022 the City of Dunwoody planned to confiscate five acres of the church's property for its own use.
The DHA August 1989 newsletter mentions the purchase. The newsletter (mailed to all DHA members) also discusses MARTA, recycling, taxes, and the DeKalb Comprehensive Land Use plan.
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