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🚒 Crime Alert: Kidnapping and Assault in Tucker
Upcoming plant sales, summer pickleball league, Parent's Night Out, and more!
David Choe & Angela Ahn
April 04, 2024
Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition of Tucker Today:
Recent kidnapping & assault on Montreal Rd
Tucker’s Spring events are in full swing! Check out our Events section for the latest updates: Veggie/Herb plant sales, Summer Pickleball leagues, Parent’s Night Out, and more!
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Stay in the Loop 💫
Kidnapping & Assault in Tucker
On March 26th, a woman was hospitalized after a reported kidnapping and assault while leaving her workplace on Montreal Road. The assailant forced her to withdraw money from an ATM and inflicted severe injuries before she managed to escape and seek help from Dekalb County Fire Station 22.
Dekalb County Police are investigating the incident. The victim’s family is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Dekalb County Police, provide tips anonymously by calling 404-577-TIPS, or submit a tip online. Read more here.
Our hearts go out to the victim and her family and hope for a speedy recovery.
Stay safe and alert, Tucker!
Tucker Moments 📸
The Bizarre Bazaar held an amazing pop-up event last Saturday outside Treasures on the Railroad. An art market, antique sale, egg hunt, and fundraiser for Scraplanta – all in one! Folks enjoyed a day of shopping with 20+ unique vendors, an egg hunt, and easter basket making.
Be sure to follow the Bizarre Bazaar for upcoming artist markets and events in Tucker.
 Source: Sheryl Cherico |  Source: Sheryl Cherico |
 Source: Sheryl Cherico |  Source: Sheryl Cherico |
Small Business News 📰
In case you missed our last newsletter, staff shared an update on Tucker’s economic development at the last City Council meeting: In the 2024 calendar year, there have been 2 ribbon cuttings, 15 new businesses, and 105 applications in progress working toward getting occupational tax certificates. 🙌
We’re excited to see Tucker’s small business community grow!
Tucker Events 🎟️
🍅 Tucker’s First UMC Annual Veggie/Herb Plant Sale
Location: Greenhouse behind the Wesley Center
Date/time: April 6 & 7th (9am - 3pm)
What better way to welcome spring than to get your garden stocked and ready? Join us for Tucker’s first UMC veggie and plant sale! Veggies are $3 each or 4 for $10, and herbs are $1 each or 6-packs for $5. All are ready-to-plant. A steal!
Veggies and herbs available for sale at Tucker’s First UMC Veggie/Herb Plant Sale
All proceeds will fund the Tucker Mission Garden & Greenhouse; 100% of their produced veggies will go to the Networks Food Pantry.
🍷 Senior Outing: Chateau Elan Winery
Date/time: Thursday, May 9th (10am - 4pm) | Cost: $48 per person
Seniors - Registration for a day trip to Chateau Elan Winery opens up on Monday, April 8th! You’ll receive a tour of the winery and enjoy lunch with a wine tasting. Transportation is provided. Be sure to claim your spot and share with your friends! More details here.
🥒 Summer Indoor Pickleball League
Registration for Tucker’s summer Pickleball league opens Monday, April 22nd! A new men’s and women’s singles league is being added this season. All leagues will start the week of June 10. More details here.
Other Upcoming Events
Hosting an event and want to get featured in Tucker Today? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🪴 Native Plant Sale | Over 100 species of hard to find native perennials, spring ephemerals, ferns, grasses, and vines! | Location: Cliff Valley School (2426 Clairmont Rd) |
🏞️ 13th Annual Great American Cleanup Tucker | Looking for volunteer opportunities in Tucker? Join Tucker’s community for their annual clean-up! Bring gardening tools, wheelbarrows, and gloves. Breakfast will be provided by Chick-fil-A! | Location: Tucker Nature Preserve Date/time: April 13 (9am - 12pm) |
🚶♀️Sip-n-stroll | Join the community on a Saturday stroll through Tucker Nature Preserve to enjoy local art and chat with local beekeepers. Wine and light refreshments provided. Find more details here. | Location: Tucker Nature Preserve Date/time: April 13th (3 - 5pm) |
🥙 Lunch & Learn: Learn to Play | Seniors, join us for a free lunch and fun session where you’ll to learn how to play Crazy Eights! | Location: Tucker Recreation Center Date/Time: April 15 (11:30am - 12:30 pm) |
🖥️ Electronics & HME Recycling Day | FODAC and the City of Tucker will be accepting donations of gently-used Home Medical Equipment (HME) and working + non-working electronics (computers, laptops, TVs, etc.) Read more here. | Location: Church Street Greenspace Date/Time: April 20th (9am - 12pm) |
🐶 Doggy Adoption @ Bell Street Burritos | Bell Street Burritos will be hosting a Doggy Adoption plus all the yummy perks of a Saturday morning at Bell Street! | Location: Bell Street Burritos Date/time: April 20th (11am - 2pm) |
🌵Tucker Annual Plant Swap | Mark your calendars for Tucker Historical Society’s annual plant swap. Rain or shine, it’ll be a fun time trading plants and meeting Tucker community members! | Location: Church Street Park, facing LaVista Rd. They’ll be set up alongside Methodist Church’s Parking lot. Date/time: April 20th (8:30 am - 11:30 am) |
🍃 Wild Walk (Tucker Nature Preserve) | Join your fellow nature enthusiasts and explore local Tucker trails and parks! Contact [email protected] with any questions. | Location: Tucker Nature Preserve (4408 Lawrenceville Highway) Date/time: April 22nd (9am - 10am) |
🍃 Wild Walk (Henderson Park) | Join your fellow nature enthusiasts and explore local Tucker trails and parks! | Location: Henderson Park West (2801 Henderson Road) Date/time: April 24th (9am - 10am) |
🍕Parents Night Out! | Parents, who needs a break? 🙋 Drop your kiddos off to enjoy games, crafts, and pizza while you enjoy a night off. Limited spots available so register now! | Location: Tucker Recreation Center Date/time: April 26 (5:30pm - 8:30pm) Cost: $25 per child, $10 additional sibling |
🎨 ARTucker | A free, day-long festival in downtown Tucker showcasing local artists. Free children activities like face painting and chalking — a fun, family friendly day! | Location:Church Street Greenspace Date/time: April 27th (10am - 4pm) |
🤧 Open Airways for School | Have a kid between 8-11 years old? This program teaches children how to detect warning signs of asthma, avoid their triggers, and make healthy decisions. | Location: Tucker Recreation Center Date/time: April 29th (5 - 6pm) |
🎡 Tucker Day | Join the community in celebrating Tucker’s 65+ year old tradition w/ food & drinks, crafts & vendors, music, and scavenger hunts – a whole lot of family fun! This year Tucker Day is highlighting Tucker non-profits (civic groups, churches, social clubs, assistance programs, etc.). Come learn + signup to get involved. All are welcome in Tucker! Read more here. | Location: Tucker Main Street Date/time: May 4th (9 am - 5pm). Parade is at 10 am; kid’s zone and vendors will end at 4pm. |
☀️ Summer, Teen & Sports Camp Registration | Sign up for spring & summer camp registration! Check out the Tucker Parks and Recreation Department site for more details. | Register here. Many programs are already at full capacity but you can still join the waitlists. |
Tucker Tunes - Live Music 🎤
Monday
Napoleon's Grill | Jazz Jam Session & Open Mic | 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Moonshadow Tavern | Open Mic Night | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Moonshadow Tavern | Live Music | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
The Mad Italian | Live Music | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Moonshadow Tavern | Live Music | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tucker Brewing Company | Live Music | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
El Matador Mexican Restaurant | Live Music | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 | Angela Ahn & David Choe Founders + Editors-in-Chief of Tucker Today and DOA Media Group |
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