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🗣️ Decaturish Organizing Candidate Meet-and-Greets

Decaturish.com is putting together online candidate forums for several metro Atlanta cities ahead of local elections. The news website will host virtual sessions for Decatur, Tucker, Clarkston, and Stone Mountain candidates, plus they're teaming up with Avondale Estates for an in-person event at city hall.

You can watch all the forums live on their Facebook page or catch them later on YouTube. Got questions for the candidates? Send them to [email protected] or drop them in the comments.

Forum Schedule:

• September 15, 2025 (article publication date)

• September 16 - Decatur City Commission District 1 at 6 p.m.

• September 16 - Decatur City Commission District 2 at 7:30 p.m.

• September 17 - Tucker City Council District 2 at 6 p.m.

• September 17 - Tucker City Council District 3 at 7:30 p.m.

• September 18 - Tucker Mayor at 6 p.m.

• September 18 - Tucker City Council District 1 at 7:30 p.m.

• September 23 - Clarkston Mayor at 6 p.m.

• September 23 - Stone Mountain Mayor at 7:30 p.m.

• September 24 - Stone Mountain City Council Post 6 at 6 p.m.

• September 24 - Stone Mountain City Council Post 5 at 7:30 p.m.

• September 25 - Stone Mountain City Council Post 4 at 6 p.m.

To see the candidates running for Tucker City Council and Mayor, check out this post.

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🤝 Meet the Candidates: Tucker Election Forum

The Tucker Civic Association is sponsoring a Mayoral/City Council Election Candidate Forum. Come meet candidates and hear about why they are running for office, their visions for the city of Tucker, and respond to questions about Tucker’s future.

📍Location: Northlake Church of Christ | 1625 Cooledge Rd

🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 9 @ 6-9pm

🌽 Tucker’s Farmers Market: This week’s highlights - September 18

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!

🍎 Apples and cider are officially here!

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

🎬️ 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:

• ✅ June 12th - Mufasa (rescheduled)

• ✅ 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!

🥘 Get Ready to Feast - Taste of Tucker is Back on Oct 4!

Tucker's most delicious day of the year is coming up! Now in its 16th year, Taste of Tucker is one of Tucker’s favorite annual events—bringing together the best of local food, music, and community spirit in one unforgettable afternoon. What's cooking:

• Food galore - Over 25 local restaurants serving up their signature dishes in perfect taste-sized portions

• Live tunes - Great music to keep the energy high all day long

• Craft drinks - The Tucker Brewing Beer Garden plus wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options

• Family fun - Kid Zone to keep the little ones entertained

• Local shopping - Browse unique vendors from around the community

The best part? Every bite you take helps support two fantastic causes - NETWorks Cooperative Ministry and Camp Kudzu.

Pro tip: Grab your food and drink tickets in advance or snag them on-site - either way, you're in for a treat.

Ready to dive in? Head to tasteoftucker.com for tickets, volunteer opportunities, or to get your restaurant registered. This is one Tucker tradition you absolutely don't want to miss!