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🎉 New Era in Tucker: Lerner Wins Big, Council Incumbents Hold Seats

Election results, Tucker's 10 year anniversary celebration kick-off, and more

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Good morning, Tucker! 

In today’s edition:  

  • Nov 4th Election Results: Announcing Tucker’s Second Mayor - Anne Lerner

  • Tucker kicks off 10-year anniversary celebration

  • Tucker Town Green Grand Opening celebration on 11/14

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📰 Anne Lerner Elected Tucker's Second Mayor

Anne Lerner won decisively in Tucker's mayoral race on November 4, capturing 57.52% of the vote. She'll replace outgoing Mayor Frank Auman, who is stepping down due to term limits after serving as Tucker's first mayor since the city's incorporation in 2015.

Tucker’s new Mayor: Anne Lerner | Photo Source: Rough Draft Atlanta

Lerner declared victory Tuesday evening at her watch party behind Local 7, where she introduced her husband as the "First Gentleman of Tucker" and acknowledged the work ahead.

"It's going to be tough. We've made tough decisions together before," Lerner told supporters. "We're not always going to be on the same page, but know that we're going to work together. We are going to respect each other, and everything we do is going to be for 37,000 people."

The race remained cordial throughout, with all three candidates—Lerner, Noelle Monferdini (24.91%), and Beverly Williams (17.57%)—expressing mutual respect for one another on election night.

In city council races, all three incumbents successfully defended their seats. Roger Orlando won District 1 with 58.14%, Cara Schroeder took District 2 with 59.05%, and Alexis Weaver dominated District 3 with 70.13% of the vote.

Thank you to everyone who voted and made their voices count!

Lerner will be sworn in as mayor on January 1, 2026. Her campaign platform stated the following priorities:

  • Public Safety: Work with DeKalb County on 911 response times and ensure Tucker Precinct officers focus within city limits; strengthen connection between neighborhoods, police, and city leadership

  • Business Districts: Partner with Tucker's two Community Improvement Districts to address car break-ins, loitering, and panhandling

  • Downtown Development: Continue building a strong downtown center that attracts quality, self-sustaining businesses

  • Infrastructure: Invest in roads and stormwater maintenance with proper funding

  • Housing: Develop strategy to help residents grow up and age in-place in Tucker, incorporating Lifelong Communities principles

  • Parks & Recreation: Evaluate current system to balance services and activities while preserving natural spaces; analyze programming at Tucker Recreation Center and other locations

Read more from the source: Decaturish & RoughDraft Atlanta

🙌 Tucker Celebrates a Decade of Cityhood

Photo Source: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Tucker kicked off its 10th anniversary celebration on November 1 with a packed day of festivities at Church Street Greenspace. The event honored the November 2015 referendum that established the city with more than 70% voter approval.

The day began with a ceremony featuring speeches, a video retrospective of Tucker's first decade, and a mocktail toast led by Mayor Frank Auman and First Lady Gaye Auman. Longtime residents picked up commemorative T-shirts, while attendees signed a banner celebrating the city's achievements.

The festivities continued with a Georgia-Florida game tailgate party on the big screen—complete with a mechanical bulldog for the kids—and wrapped up with a free evening concert by Michelle Malone. State representatives, past and present city council members, and DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson joined in celebrating the milestone.

This launch event is just the beginning of a yearlong celebration that will culminate in a Harvest Festival in November 2026. Mayor Auman, who will step down in January due to term limits, helped usher in this commemorative year as Tucker prepares to unveil its new Town Green downtown on November 14.

Former and current Tucker council members | Photo Source: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Mayor Frank Auman and First Lady Gaye Auman leading a toast to kickoff Tucker’s 10 year celebration | Photo Source: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Residents signing Tucker’s celebratory banner | Photo Source: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Tucker residents enjoyed evening festivities including the Michelle Malone concert | Photo Source: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Check out more pics from the source: Decaturish

Tucker Events 🎟️

📆 Upcoming Events

Join us for the Grand Opening of Tucker Town Green! Celebrate with live music, food, drinks and most importantly – our community.

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🏃 Veterans Day 5K

The Veteran's Day 5K serves as a fundraising opportunity for the Post and chance to interact with the local Tucker community, Veterans and non-Veterans alike.

More details and register here (Cost: $55)
PACKET PICK-UP: Pick up your packet on race day, beginning at 7am at Tucker High School.

📍Location: Tucker High School (5036 Lavista Rd Tucker, GA 30084)

🗓️ Date: November 8th @ 8a

🔥 Campfire & Cocktails

Join us for our annual Campfire & Cocktails celebration at Kelley Cofer Peach Pit! This free, family-friendly event welcomes all ages to enjoy a cozy evening around the fire. Pack your blankets and chairs, relax by the fire, make s’mores, and enjoy live music with your neighbors.

📍Location: Kelley Cofer Peach Pit (The Peach Pit
Tucker, GA )

🗓️ Date: November 15, 2025 @ 5-8pm

🔁 Recurring Events

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Details

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🏎️ Tucker Cruise-In

An old-fashioned classic car show on Main Street in downtown Tucker. Free to attend and $5 to register your vehicle.

📍Location: Main Street

🗓️ Date: 2nd Saturday of the month @10am-1pm (Next Cruise-In: October 11th)

🍃 Just a Walk in the Park (formerly Wild Walks)

Stay active and enjoy the outdoors!

Beginning March 5 - program will take place every Wednesday w/ 2 morning and 2 eventing walks. Click here for details.

🀄️Tucker Mahjong Club

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: 6:30-7:30pm; recurring every 2nd Tuesday of the month (next meeting on Dec 9th)

☕️ Corner Cup Monthly Meetups

Looking to meet new folks? Swing by the Corner Cup for a casual monthly meetup!

📍Location: Corner Cup

🗓️ Date/time: 2pm; recurring every 3rd Sunday 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

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