So, Mayor Shirley Franklin halted new construction of infill, known as 'McMansions,' until February 6, but EAV is not covered. It covers North Buckhead, Virginia Highland, Morningside-Lenox Park, Ansley Park-Sherwood Forest, and Lake Claire. Councilwoman Norwood said EAV could opt in, through the neighborhood association. EAV shoudl do it, and require that home at least resmble other home in the neighborhoods.

In the interest of spreading the word... The first annual East Atlanta Yard Sale will occur Sat. (1/21) from8:30-3:00 at the intersection of Flat Shoals Ave. and Pasley Ave. Goods: Household, office, electronics, antiques, clothing, new babytoys.

One of EAV's most recent additions, Bound to be Read Books, got a write-up in the AJC recently. Owner Jeff McCord is quoted. The gives special attention to Kona the Bookstore Cat. It's a nice addition to the village, which has come a long way, and nice to see the additional attention EAV has been getting this year.