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🚧 City Council Meeting Roundup - May 27th

The Tucker City Council approved advertising a millage rate that means slightly lower taxes for residents who use the homestead exemption. We're talking about an $8 yearly savings – not huge, but still something.

Hugh Howell Road Safety Gets Attention: The council heard about a major study on Hugh Howell Corridor that found some sobering statistics: 725 crashes over five years, including 179 injuries and 3 deaths. The good news? There's a $12.7 million wish list of improvements, and the city's setting aside $1 million in the upcoming budget for some quick fixes like upgrading school flashers and fixing turn lanes.

Johns Homestead Historic Push: Tucker's working to get Johns Homestead (that historic house at 3017 Lawrenceville Highway) on the National Registry of Historic Places. Built around 1829, it's one of DeKalb County's oldest homes with a complicated but fascinating history involving Revolutionary War veterans, the Civil War, and some difficult conversations about slavery that the city wants to address honestly. (Interested in learning more? → click on agenda item G2 to listen.)

Other Business:

• Approved $67K for road drainage repairs around town

• Held a closed-door meeting with the Downtown Development Authority (no action taken)

• Budget discussions continue, with the first reading scheduled for June 9

The next council meeting is June 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall if you want to catch the budget talks!

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🌽 Tucker’s Farmers Market: This week’s highlights - May 29

Tucker's Farmers Market is open every Thursday (4-7pm) at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (4882 Lavista Road) until October. Shop from 25+ vendors providing local fruits & veggies, baked goods, and more!

Vendors this week:⠀

• Seven Sister Scones (business closing in 2 weeks - come stock up!) - scones store well in freezer for up to 6 mo

• Viva la V (100% plant-based) - chorisoy, curry chickpea patties, black bean patties

• Tanbrown Coffee - coffee offerings from Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, Columbia, and more; iced lattes, matcha, chai, and signature espresso drinks

• Samurai Bodega - Japanese Grab & Go food: variety of onigir, sandwiches, miso soup, vegan kimchi

• Fitzgerald Smoked Meats - Brunswick stew, pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and more

• Just Loaf’N Poboys Food Truck - award winning shrimp poboys w/ famous mambo sauce, fresh cajun and creole food

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Tucker’s Farmers Market, and you can double your benefits on fresh fruits and veggies. More details here.

🧋Sweet Sips & Tasty Bites: Boba’s & Goodies Opens in Tucker!

Get ready to bubble over with excitement, Tucker! We've got a delicious new addition to our neighborhood to satisfy your sweet and savory cravings.

Boba's & Goodies celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. Their menu features bubble tea, mango lassi, dumplings, and samosas – perfect for your next treat run or hangout spot.

Stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood at 4394 Hugh Howell Road, Suite 8!

🍻 Game, Set, Match.. and Great Food! ITP Kitchen & Bar Opens

ITP Kitchen & Bar just opened at the new pickleball/tennis/padel center in Embry Hills, and early reports are raving! Located on the second floor of ITP Training Academy (3110 Presidential Dr.), the kitchen is serving up protein bowls, acai bowls, burgers, salads, and those famous buttermilk-brined chicken tenders that have everyone talking.

The best part? You don't need to be a member or player to enjoy it. Grab a seat inside or on the balcony to watch the action while you eat. They're welcoming groups, parties, and anyone looking for fresh, quality food with a full bar.

Stop by and see what all the buzz is about!

🎬️ Movie on the Green is back!

Location: Church Street Greenspace (4316 Church Street)
Date/time: 5:30pm - greenspace opens; 7pm - movie starts

Join the community for family-friendly movie nights, featuring special screenings of the following films:

• May 29th - Mufasa

• June 26th - Wild Robot

• July 17th - IF

• August 21st - Shrek

• September 26th - Wicked

Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these movies while indulging in some great vendors. No pets unless they’re service animals. More event details here!

🎶 Tucker Summer of Fun: First Friday Concerts

Don’t miss TKR Summer of Fun’s upcoming First Friday Concert on Friday, June 6th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Church Street Greenspace! (The space will open at 5:30pm and live music will kick off at 7pm.)

Beverage and food vendors will be available on-site. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a fun night out in Tucker! You won’t want to miss this line-up— mark your calendars now! More details here.

• ✅ May 2nd - The American Flyers

• June 6th - Chairmen of the Board

• August 1st - Nick and the Knacks

• September 5th- Heart Breaker