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🍕 New Pizza Joint Opens While Beloved Mexican Restaurant Says Goodbye
Jet's Landing in Tucker, El Matador Closing, and more


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We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!🎄 Enjoy this week’s shorter edition.
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In today’s edition:
Jet’s Pizza is officially open!
El Matador closes its doors
Tucker’s Winter Concert Series is coming soon!
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Small Business News 📰
🍕 Pizza Lovers, Get Ready: Jet's is Landing in Tucker!
Good news for folks craving that signature Detroit-style pizza - Jet's Pizza is setting up shop on Hugh Howell Road. The Michigan favorite, which started as a small shop back in '78, is bringing their square-shaped deliciousness to our neighborhood.
The new 1,625-square-foot spot will join the other 10 Jet's locations already serving up pies around Atlanta. Beyond their famous Detroit-style pizza, you can grab everything from wings to calzones to satisfy your cravings.
Jet’s Pizza is officially open! Go get your hands on these Motor City-inspired eats! Find them at 4416 Hugh Howell Road.

Photo Credit: Karissa Prater
😢 End of an Era: El Matador to Close
Longtime Tucker favorite El Matador has announced they'll be serving their final meals this New Year's Eve. The beloved restaurant will close its doors at 5 PM on December 31st, citing the challenging combination of rising rent and food costs that many local restaurants are facing.
The news has hit our community hard, as El Matador has been more than just a restaurant - it's been a gathering place where countless local families have celebrated special moments and enjoyed regular meals together over the years.
If you've been putting off that visit for your favorite Mexican food, now's the time - you have until the end of the year to savor one last meal at this Tucker favorite.
A big thank you to El Matador for serving the Tucker community for all these years!
☕️ Corner Cup celebrates 6 years!
Congratulations to The Corner Cup Coffee for celebrating 6 years in Tucker! 👏
Here's to six years of caffeinating Tucker, and to many more years of serving as one of our community's favorite gathering spots. Swing by to raise a cup to their success!

Photo Credit: Michale Vorndran
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 Linen!
![]() Linen (male); 2 yrs old, 52 lbs | “Linen is super sweet and friendly, enjoys getting pets and is extremely affectionate and cuddly! He doesn't really understand how to chase toys but he's willing to figure it out. His two favorite things are people and snacks and gets great reviews from volunteers and staff. Come check out all his cuteness in person. Sweet guy, you'll love him!” Spread the word about Linen! 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
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Event | Details | Location / Date |
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🟢 Glow Pickleball | Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Glow Pickleball! Glow-in-the-dark fun, snacks, and great vibes. Fee: $10 per player Register here! | Location: 4898 Lavista Road Date: Tuesday, December 31st | Time slots: 6-7:30pm and 8-9:30pm |
🔁 Recurring Events
Event | Details | Location / Date |
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🀄️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 (no meeting in December); recurring every second 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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