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💐 DeKalb Police Set Up Memorial for Fallen Officer David Rose

DeKalb County Police have established a public memorial for Officer David Rose, who died in the line of duty responding to a shooting at the CDC on Aug. 8. Rose served at the North Central Precinct in Tucker. CDC employees believe Rose saved lives during the incident.

Rose, who started with DeKalb Police in September 2024 and graduated from the academy in March, lived in DeKalb County and had family ties to Emory University. During his academy graduation speech, he said graduates "wanted to serve" and "be the person who runs towards danger when others run away."

The memorial, featuring a patrol vehicle and condolence sign, was set up at police headquarters in Tucker through Monday evening. A GoFundMe for Rose's family has raised over $462K.

The Uvalde Foundation for Kids plans to award Rose a posthumous heroism commendation.

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🪟 Tucker Council Approves New Drive-Thru Rules, Creates Marshal's Office

Tucker City Council ended its six-month moratorium on new drive-throughs Monday, approving some regulations while postponing others for more review.

The council updated the city's zoning rules, removing drive-thru options in certain districts and requiring them along Hugh Howell Road near Fuller Way. They also clarified that drive-thru restaurants include businesses with only pickup windows.

However, the council held off on stricter rules about distance requirements from residential areas and pedestrian crossings. The hesitation stemmed from concerns that late additions to the proposed regulations would effectively ban all new drive-throughs in the city except those already operating. Community Development Director Courtney Smith said this gives everyone more time to discuss potential changes through another public process.

"I think this is a really good example of a council not necessarily agreeing on everything, but taking what we do mostly agree on and moving forward with it," said Councilmember Amy Trocchi.

The council also approved creating a new marshal's office in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Alexis Weaver dissenting. The marshals will replace four part-time bailiffs and provide security at city meetings, events and properties. The change will cost $200K annually plus $202K in startup costs.

Currently, DeKalb County handles policing for Tucker. The marshals won't stop crimes in progress but would call 911 instead, officials said. Some council members expressed concerns about legal liability and what marshals can actually do.

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🗣️ Make Your Voice Heard: Lawrenceville Highway Intersection Improvements Open House

📍Location: City Hall (1975 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 350)

🗓️ Date: August 14th @ 5 – 7 pm

The City of Tucker is hosting a public information open house regarding intersection improvement projects on SR 8/US 29/Lawrenceville Highway:

1. Northlake Parkway/Cooledge Rd

2. Brockett Rd

Be sure to come out and provide input on the proposed intersection improvements!

🌽 Tucker’s Farmers Market: This week’s highlights - August 14

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!

🍑 LAST WEEK OF PEARSON FARM PEACHES!

This week’s vendors and highlights:

• 𝗠𝘆’𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 - Vietnamese Asian Fusion classics from banh mi to spring rolls

• 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 - Produces honey only from Atlanta neighborhoods. Chemical-free bee products like honey, soap, beeswax candles, and lip balms

• 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦- Offers Asian American Gluten Free Treats and Eats such as freshly baked savory & sweet baos. All locally made, gluten free (vegan options)!

• 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗶’𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 @tatisbread - offers handcrafted 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 made with clean ingredients

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲 @thedinnershoppe_atl - frozen, oven-ready casseroles available; stop in for a last minute dinner fix or stock your freezer!

• 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 @joyfuljarra - package-free, sustainable cleaning and personal care goods

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