The author of “Peachtree Creek”, Dave Kauffman, will be speaking at Decatur Library on Nov. 7th @ 7:15p.

Kaufman’s book on this long forgotten watershed has become a regional hit with its excellent photography (of an often times not so beautiful creek) and what Amazon calls “a compelling mix of urban travelogue, local history, and call for conservation”.  A must read for local residents.  Put it on hold at the library here.

If you can’t make the talk, check out Creative Loafing’s recent Q&A with the author.

Hattip: InDecatur – Make sure to check out this posting on Peachtree Creek’s role in Decatur’s history

Rendering Courtesy of Avondale Estates Website

On Nov 6th, Avondale Estates residents will go to the polls to vote on the town’s redevelopment plan. While some residents are wary about the inflitration of big box stores (Publix is slated to be an anchor store in the plan) it seems like a majority of residents would like to see the Tutor style downtown reborn. Both mayoral candidates support the plan.

Renderings of the plan seem relatively well thought out and sympathetic to the downtown’s existing unique style. The current landmark buildings will be retained and have been worked into the new plan.

East College Ave seems to be the latest candidate for intense redevelopment with the Avondale plan, the Avondale MARTA Station parking lot plan and even the Waffle House museum. Some day soon we may drive over Sam’s Crossing and look upon an entirely new landscape. At the very least, we’ll have the option of a second Publix within a couple miles of downtown!

Forbes magazine has come out with yet another list ranking various cities in a dubious category. This time the ranker is based on “Laziness”. The magazine determined ranks based on the city’s populations Body Mass Index, whether they exercise and by how much TV they watch.

Memphis topped the list.  Atlanta ranked 17th out of the top 20.

Atlanta officially apologizes to Forbes for not being as neurotic and trim as New York. Be assured that we’re working on toning our washboard stomachs and increasing our daily coffee intake.

Be aware that this is the same magazine that ranked Lawrenceville, Marietta, and Lilburn as the South’s most livable suburbs.

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