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Sherry's Produce's Re-opening, Spring Fling, and more!
David Choe & Angela Ahn
March 21, 2024
Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition of Tucker Today:
Rabid raccoon sightings
Sherry’s Produce Re-opening
Spring Fling happening this Saturday!
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Stay in the Loop 💫
🚨 Alert: Rabid Raccoon Attacks
Dekalb County reported that a raccoon killed in Tucker on March 13th tested positive for rabies.
There has been a recent uptick in folks reporting raccoon attacks near Henderson Park and Embry Hills. Make sure your pets are up to date on vaccines, remove all outdoor feeding stations, and block access to garbage cans. Stay alert and safe!
For further information or to file a report, contact Dekalb County Animal Control.
🍑 Spring is back and so is Sherry’s Produce!
Sherry’s Produce is officially back and we couldn’t be more excited! Offering fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, Sherry’s is open every year from March to December. They officially opened again on March 19th – a sign that spring and tomatoes are here!
Source: Sherry’s Produce Yelp
Located in Brockett Square at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Brockett Road, Sherry’s Produce is a longstanding family business and a Tucker local favorite. Stop by this week to pick up some fresh produce and support local!
Tucker Moments 📸
Tucker’s Pi Day Pie-K was big success! After finishing a 3.14K route around Tucker’s idyllic neighborhoods, folks enjoyed a slice of pizza and pie with music and friends. A huge thank you to Tucker Parks and Recreation for putting on a great event for all of us to get our steps in!
Tucker’s community walking together for the 2024 Pi Day Pie-K (Source: Tucker Today)
Folks gathered at the finish line outside of TRC, enjoying music and pies (Source: Tucker Today)
 Tucker Parks and Rec prepared the best of both worlds for Pi Day — pizza and pie! |  |
Small Business News 📰
A new bridal shop on the block
A big welcome to Luxe Bridal Studio who recently opened their new location in Tucker! Their successful grand opening and celebration happened the weekend of March 2nd.
If you’re a new or upcoming bride, be sure to check them out for all your bridal needs!
Luxe Bridal Studio with Mayor Auman and City Council (Source: City of Tucker)
Tucker Events 🎟️
Note: Open Gym for all sports will be cancelled on Saturday, 3/23.
Don’t miss out on this Saturday’s happenings!
Spring Fling 🌻
Location: Church Street Greenspace (4316 Church Street)
Date/Time: Saturday, March 23rd (9:30am - 1pm)
 | Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate than Tucker’s annual Spring Fling? Join the community for a day filled with food, activities, games, crafts, a Candy Dash, the Easter Bunny, and more! More details here. |
Sip & Shop 🍷
Location: Treasures on the Railroad
Date/Time: Saturday, March 23rd @ 1pm
 | Don’t want the Saturday fun to end after Tucker’s Spring Fling? Head over to Treasures on the Railroad! Enjoy complimentary food and wine while joining in on an egg hunt to win discounts and prizes. Purchases of $50 or more will enter a raffle to win a $100 Rays on the River gift card. |
Other Upcoming Events
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Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🐟️ Lenten Fish Fry | Join the Knights of Columbus for their traditional Lenten Fish Fry. Full dinners served. Dine-in is available in the Parish Hall and takeout is available via drive-through. Proceeds will support the Parish and local community. | Location: Holy Cross Catholic Church (3773 Chamblee Tucker Rd) Date/Time: every Friday from Feb 16 - March 22 (5 - 7:30 pm) |
🪴 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) |
🚶♀️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) |
🐶 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) |
🎡 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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