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🥩 Tucker Meat Market Shuts Down After 11 Years

Tucker's beloved butcher shop and deli has been dark for weeks, with brown paper covering the windows and a cryptic "Temporarily Closed: Building Issue" sign on the door. But it looks like this closure might be permanent.

The property at 2187 Brockett Road was quietly sold in May for $350K, and Andrea Woolf – who ran the popular meat market and burger spot since 2014 – hasn't responded to requests for comment.

The city slapped a red stop-work order on the building, citing code violations like overgrown grass, junk cars, and needed repairs to plumbing and electrical systems. City officials say the business closure and code issues aren't connected, but residents spotted equipment being moved out in late June.

The loss hits hard for Tucker locals who remember the shop's award-winning burgers and quality cuts. With no word from Woolf about relocating, it's looking like Tucker Meat Market may have served its last customer.

Read more from the source here: Decaturish

🚗 Tucker Hits the Brakes on Drive-Through Crackdown

Tucker City Council was ready to slam the door on new drive-throughs but changed course at the last minute during their July 14 meeting, pushing the decision back to August.

The council had been working on tough new restrictions since February, including requiring drive-throughs to stay at least 150 feet away from residential areas and making it harder to get permits. But when staff threw in last-minute changes and council members realized they didn't have a clear picture of where drive-throughs would actually be allowed under the new rules, they pumped the brakes.

Former council member Anne Lerner, who's running for mayor, spoke against the changes during public comments, warning they could have "unintended consequences for businesses" and push drive-throughs into areas where they don't normally operate.

Other council business:

• Marshal's office delayed - Council postponed creating a new department that would cost $200,000 annually plus $202,000 startup costs for security at city events and properties

• Parks fees going up - First increases since 2020: summer camp jumps from $500 to $600 per child, gym memberships up $5 across the board

• Supporting Milton's legal fight - Council approved filing a brief to help reverse a $35 million wrongful death verdict against Milton that could set bad precedent for Georgia cities

• Property purchase extended - Extended closing deadline for two parcels near Montreal Park to complete inspections and due diligence

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🌽 Tucker’s Farmers Market: This week’s highlights - July 17

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!

This week’s vendors and highlights:

• Onsite sharpening available! (@simplysharpatl)

• Everyone Eats Food Truck (@everyoneeatsatl)— creole cajun cuisine menu featuring po’ boys, gumbo, street tacos, wings, burgers, and more

• Love It Gluten Free (@loveitglutenfree) — Asian American gluten free treats including freshly baked savory & sweet baos, char siu bao (bbq pork buns), coconut buns, and matcha buns with mochi filling

  • July Special: vegan “milk” bread burger buns just in time for your summer cookouts

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!

🎶 Tucker Summer of Fun: First Friday Concerts

Don’t miss TKR Summer of Fun’s upcoming First Friday Concert on Friday, June 6th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Church Street Greenspace! (The space will open at 5:30pm and live music will kick off at 7pm.)

Beverage and food vendors will be available on-site. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a fun night out in Tucker! You won’t want to miss this line-up— mark your calendars now! More details here.

• ✅ May 2nd - The American Flyers

• ✅ June 6th - Chairmen of the Board

• August 1st - Nick and the Knacks

• September 5th- Heart Breaker