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Don’t let Tucker’s most exciting event of the year happen without you. Once a year, our city becomes a canvas for creativity and expression – and this year’s ARTucker 10th Anniversary celebration will be our biggest yet. 

Join us as 50 artists and makers transform Church Street Green Space into a celebration of imagination. From live music and local food to exclusive art demos and hands-on art stations, your family won’t run out of things to do. Best of all? Every activity is free.  

Make art your family’s adventure: ARTucker - 📆 Saturday, April 19th, 10AM-4PM @ Church Street Green Space [Free admission]

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🏘️ City of Tucker Partners with ULI to Tackle Housing Challenges Head-On

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) recently completed a two-day collaborative session with the City of Tucker to address local housing challenges. The Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) brought together experts to assess housing needs and develop strategic recommendations.

On day one, the team reviewed materials, toured the study area, and interviewed community stakeholders including leaders, business owners, and residents to understand Tucker's housing landscape.

The second day focused on key questions:

• 🏡 What housing types are needed to meet demand?

• 📈 What density is required—and where—to maximize impact while preserving affordability?

• 🚧 What barriers hinder housing development, and how can we accelerate projects identified in the Comprehensive Plan?

• 🔍 What innovative zoning and code policies can be expanded or adapted from other cities to best serve Tucker’s needs?

The panel developed actionable recommendations to support Tucker's growth while maintaining affordability. Full findings will be available in an upcoming report — we’re excited to see how these efforts shape Tucker’s future 🌟 Read more here.

🏥 Driver's Illegal Pass Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Tucker

A collision in Tucker on Saturday morning sent 5 people to the hospital, including two children and a DeKalb County Police officer. The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on April 5 near East Ponce de Leon and Orchard Park Drive.

According to investigators, the accident happened when a driver attempted to illegally pass another vehicle by crossing a double-yellow line. The passing vehicle struck the car it was trying to overtake, sending it into a tree, before colliding head-on with a westbound DeKalb police officer.

The officer and two children, ages 8 and 13, were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. All victims are in stable condition and expected to recover. Investigators noted that excessive speed may have contributed to the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing. Stay safe, Tucker!

Read more from the source: Decaturish

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Traditions evolve and transform as time marches on. We at Jenovelle Company not only embrace the new and innovative but also bring with us what's best of the years gone by in a splendid mixture of classic and contemporary dining.

We have a new cafe next door to Blue Ribbon Grill that we hope you will check out called Jenovelle. Jenovelle offers a breakfast and lunch menu between the hours of 8am and 2pm, Tuesday - Sunday with Eastern and Western European items. Favorites include our Belgian Waffle, Chamomile French Toast, and Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich.

We also have a dessert case at Jenovelle featuring Macaron Queen macarons as well as a gift shop with many imported items from Europe and vintage/antique selections. We take reservations for parties over four at 706-528-5995. Find us at 3352 Chamblee Tucker Rd and check out our site for more info!

Thank you to everyone who came out to help at the 14th annual Great American Cleanup on April 5th! 🌳 Don’t forget this Saturday is Tucker’s Sip N’ Stroll — which is your perfect chance to see the amazing job volunteers did to beautify the Preserve.