• Tucker Today
  • Posts
  • 🐐Three Tales of Tucker: Walking Students, Stolen Goat & a Burger Farewell

🐐Three Tales of Tucker: Walking Students, Stolen Goat & a Burger Farewell

Smoke Rise Elementary's Walk to School Day, Tucker's stolen goat, and more

Good morning, Tucker!

In today’s edition:

  • Smoke Rise Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day

  • Stolen goat from Thomas Family Farm

  • Village Burger’s makes a pittie’s last day special

Does this sound familiar? $300 at the garden center. Six weekends of work. Zero results. This was us 6 months ago.

We transformed our lawn with Show Turf – a local Tucker, family-owned and operated lawn care company with 12+ years of experience. Owner-operated means every treatment is handled by someone who takes pride in their craft.

Your lawn deserves an expert, your weekends deserve you. Start your lawn’s success story with Show Turf Lawn Care - call/text Ryan today: (470) 925-9224

We love hearing from you.

Want to be an advertiser on Tucker Today? Hosting a local event? Have suggestions? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Stay in the Loop 💫 

🚶 Smoke Rise Students Step Out for Safety on Walk to School Day

Walk to School Day 3/14 | Photo Credit: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Smoke Rise Elementary in Tucker hosted a Walk to School Day event last Friday, March 14. Students, parents, and local officials gathered at the Publix parking lot on Hugh Howell Road before walking the half-mile route to the school together.

Principal Dr. Krystye Tatum emphasized the event's focus on teaching students about safe routes to school. "At Smoke Rise Elementary School, we take student safety seriously," she said.

The walk featured special guests including DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, Tucker Mayor Frank Auman and his wife Gaye, and members of the Tucker City Council. Dr. Horton noted that the event promotes both safety and healthy lifestyles while creating bonding opportunities for the school community.

Tucker Mayor Frank Auman and wife Gaye at Walk to School Day | Photo Credit: Dean Hesse, Decaturish

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🐐 Stolen Goat from Thomas Family Farm

Thomas Family Farm’s goat, Clementine, was stolen from her farm in Tucker over the weekend. The Thomas Farm filed a police report and are looking everywhere for her. Please contact Thomas Farm if you spot Clementine — we’re hoping for her safe return!

Clementine (brown goal) from Thomas Family Farm | Photo Credit: Thomas Family Farm

Small Business News 📰 

💗 Local Restaurant's Compassion Shines in Pittie's Final Moments

A heartwarming act of kindness from Village Burger's staff brought comfort to a family saying goodbye to their beloved 15-year-old pittie battling cancer. After ordering a special bacon cheeseburger as their dog's final meal, the family was touched when restaurant staff "supersized" the burger and provided an "extra" ice cream treat.

"In the picture you can see she can't believe her luck," SoRelle Brown shared. The elderly pittie, whose favorite things were "food and new friends," enjoyed both during her special farewell visit.

The family expressed deep gratitude for creating such a meaningful memory during a difficult time. "Our family appreciated the sweet understanding and generosity of the team," they wrote, calling the Village Burger staff "hometown heroes" whose compassion made a difference when it mattered most.

The Tucker community responded with overwhelming support, reminding us all how our pets "pack a lifetime of love in the too-short time we have together.” 😭 

Special shout-out to SoRelle Brown for sharing this beautiful story with the Tucker community. Sending big hugs to her and her family. 💙 

Photo Source: SoRelle Brown 💙 

Tucker Moments 📸 

Shout out to everyone who made it out to Tucker’s Pi Day Pie-K and to Tucker Masonic Lodge No. 42 for sponsoring — Pie-K 2025 was another great success with lots of walking, running, and eating delicious pies.

Tucker Pie-K - we love to see all the pups! | Photo Source: City of Tucker Instagram

There's more fun right around the corner with the Spring into Action Workday on March 23 and Spring Fling on March 29 — don’t miss out!

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 Jiko!

Jiko (male); 3yrs old, 66lbs

“Jiko is a very joyful boy and he'll be more than happy to show you by jumping up on you to give you a hug. He's pretty chill overall but sometimes a boy just needs a hug.

Volunteers say he is very well behaved and affectionate, walks well on the leash and is a good listener. He enjoys simple pleasures like laying in the sunshine and chewing on toys, sometimes chasing them. Toys, hugs. It's all good with Jiko.

He's just a handsome boy with a great smile and a joyful disposition and he's ready to spread that joy around to YOU!”

Spread the word about Jiko! 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 🎟️

📆 Upcoming Events

Hosting an event and want to get featured in Tucker Today? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Event

Details

Location / Date

⛰️ Scenic Hike at Arabia Mountain

Enjoy a 3.3-mile round-trip trail featuring breathtaking open vistas. This will be a moderate but rewarding adventure.

You can drive yourself or use group transportation for $5/person. More details here.

Location: Meet at Tucker Rec Center @ 10am

Date: Saturday, March 23rd

🔨 Spring Into Action Workday

Help refresh and restore our local green spaces by raking, planting, and cleaning up to keep our parks beautiful. Tools + refreshments provided. More details here.

Location: Johns Homestead Park

Date: Saturday, March 23 @ 2-4pm

🖼️ Senior Outing to the Booth Western Art Museum

See America’s story through contemporary Western Artwork and Presidential Gallery! Includes private tour. More details here - register now!

Location: Depart from Tucker Rec Center @ 10am; tour begins at 11:30am

Date: Thursday, March 27th @10am

Cost: $20/person

🌸 Spring Fling

Join us for Tucker’s annual Spring Fling — enjoy the candy dash, youth sports parade, and witness the grand opening & ribbon cutting for the park!

Location: Fitzgerald Park (4877 Lawrenceville Highway)

Date: March 29th (9:30am - 1pm)

🥘 Tucker’s Chili Cook-off

Come taste all the delicious chili and vote for the People’s Choice award! Drinks (courtesy of The Local 7 and Ford’s BBQ) will be available for purchase.

Location: Main Street

Date: Saturday, March 29

th @ 1-5pm

Cost: $10 entry

🎨 ARTucker

ARTucker’s 10th Anniversary celebration — a family-friendly, free, one-day arts and crafts show! Free art activities, interactive chalk towers, food trucks, live entertainment, and more!

Location: Church Street Green Space (4316 Church Street)

Date: April 19th (10am - 4pm)

🪴 Plant Swap

It’s that time of year again — come ready to swap some plants! More details coming.

Location: Church Street Park

Date: April 26th

☀️ Tucker Day 2025

Mark your calendars now for Tucker Day 2025! More details to come.

Location: Main Street

Date: Saturday, May 3

🔁 Recurring Events

Event

Details

Location / Date

🍃 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

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: 6:30-7:30pm; recurring every 2nd Tuesday of the month (next meeting on April 8)

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

Thank you, Tucker!

If you enjoyed today’s newsletter, please share it with your friends and family! Use this handy link!

Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here!

Want to get your business in the Tucker Today? Let’s Talk!

Tucker Today can’t exist without your support.

If you’d like to support our grassroots effort, consider making a donation here or through Venmo.  

Your contribution helps us continue delivering local news straight to your inbox.

Thanks for being part of our Tucker Today community!✌🏼

Angela Ahn & David Choe

Founders + Editors-in-Chief of Tucker Today and DOA Media Group

Reply

or to participate.