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🚓 DeKalb Police Awarded $150K Traffic Safety Grant
Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review, Dam Project Meetings, and more
Angela Ahn
January 02, 2025
Happy New Year, Tucker! 🎆
As we welcome 2025, we're filled with gratitude for our wonderful Tucker Today readers. Your support and engagement have made this past year truly special, and we're excited to continue bringing you the stories and events that matter to our community. Here's to another year of sharing Tucker's moments, big and small, together. 💙 Wishing you and yours a bright and wonderful New Year!
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In today’s edition:
DeKalb Police receives $150K grant
Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review & Dam Project Meetings
Upcoming 2025 Tucker events
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Stay in the Loop 💫
🚓 DeKalb Police Receives Grant to Tackle Dangerous Driving
DeKalb County's police force just got a boost in their fight against reckless driving. The department received a $150K Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) grant to crack down on aggressive drivers and make local roads safer.
The money will help police target speeders and impaired drivers, while also pushing for more seatbelt use. It comes at a crucial time, as Georgia has seen a concerning spike in traffic deaths over the past year.
The grant lets DeKalb join other high-risk counties in running special enforcement campaigns. Expect to see more police checkpoints and patrols throughout the year, especially during major safety initiatives like Operation Zero Tolerance and Click It or Ticket.
"Most deadly crashes can be prevented," says Allen Poole from the Governor's Highway Safety Office. "This program is part of Georgia's push toward zero traffic deaths."
Read more from the source: Decaturish
🏫 Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review
DeKalb County School’s next Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review is at Idlewood Elementary on January 9th at 6:30pm. Mark your calendar and come share your feedback on the proposed boundary!
🤝 Dam Project Meeting: Lake Erin and Twin Brothers
Date: Thursday, January 16th @ 6-7:30 pm
Location: City Hall (1975 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 350)
Mark your calendars now: there will be a Public Information Open House for the upcoming dam rehabilitation projects at Henderson Park and Johns Homestead Park.
There will be a presentation from our vendors and an open house style close look at the projects with staff on hand for questions. Project pages pending.
Tucker Treasures 💝
Tucker Today partners with Dekalb County Animal Shelter. Every week, we highlight local animals looking for their forever home.
In this week’s edition of Tucker Treasures, we’re featuring Fleetwood!
 Fleetwood (male) | 3yrs old, 63lbs | “There's so much good stuff to tell you about Fleetwood but we'll try and narrow it down. He's low to medium energy, knows sit, takes treats gently, is handsome and never stops smiling. He wants to be with people more than he wants to be with toys. Throw in kid-friendly and dog-friendly and he's a dream dog just waiting for you to come and take him home!” Spread the word about Fleetwood! Email [email protected] or call 404.294.2165 for more info. |
Not sure if you want to adopt? Come take a pup for a fun day with the Dog for the Day program. This program is a great way to borrow a canine companion for a hike, a trip to the park, or a lazy day at home. Email [email protected] for more information.
Tucker Events 🎟️
Don’t miss out on upcoming events!
🎶 Tucker’s Winter Concert Series
Come enjoy smooth jazz, blues, and bluegrass music at Tucker Recreation Center! Event is free but requires pre-registration due to limited space. Register here before it’s too late!
Location: Tucker Recreation Center, 6-9pm (Live Music: 7-8:30pm)
Concert Dates & Lineup:
🎸 January 10th – BFG
🎤 January 24th – Stephen Lee
🎷 February 7th – Royal Peacocks
🎵 February 21st – Emerald Empire Band
Photo Source: Tucker Parks and Recreation Instagram
Join the community for a Day of Service in honor of MLK on 1/20! Meet @ 9am at John Homestead Park to maintain the trail.
📆 Upcoming Events
Hosting an event and want to get featured in Tucker Today? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
❣️ Seniors Valentine’s Day Lunch | Tucker’s 7th annual Senior’s Valentine’s Day is here! Come enjoy catered lunch and music. More details here. | Location: Tucker Recreation Center (4898 Lavista Road) Date: Friday, February 14th @ 11:30am - 1:30pm |
🥧 PI Day Pie-K | Celebrate PI day by getting in some steps and enjoying a slice or two of pie! More details here. | Location: Tucker Recreation Center (4898 Lavista Road) Date: Friday, March 14th @ 6-7pm |
🔁 Recurring Events
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🀄️Tucker Mahjong Club | A brand new event series to occur every Thursday! For beginners and advanced players. 4 mahjong sets will be provided. Join the Facebook group here. | Location: Tucker Recreational Center Date/time: Thursdays @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
♟️Tucker Chess Club | 100% free and open to all skill levels! Bring chess gear, snacks, dinner, and friends! Contact [email protected] with any q’s. | Location: 2317 Main St Date/time: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 7pm |
🎧️Podcast Club | Join the Podcast Club every 1st Tuesday of the month! Questions? Email Elizabeth at [email protected] | Location: Tucker-Reid Cofer Library Date/time: next meeting is Jan 14th @ 6:30-7:30pm; recurring every 2ndnd Tuesday of the month |
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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