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🌳 Tucker's Green Growth: New Land Purchase & Council Highlights
Council votes to purchase land next to Montreal Park, April 14th council updates, and more
Angela Ahn
April 17, 2025
Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition:
Council votes to buy land next to Montreal Park
April 14th City Council meeting updates
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🏞️ Tucker Will Buy Land Next to Montreal Park
Tucker City Council voted to purchase two parcels of land adjacent to Montreal Park for $442K from Triangle Realty. Councilmember Cara Schroeder says the community will decide how this additional greenspace will be used.
Montreal Park currently spans 9 acres and features hiking trails, a playground, and picnic tables. See the sales contract here.
In budget news, the city is facing a significant deficit in its proposed FY2026 budget, with $25 million in projected revenue against $30M in proposed expenditures. The city manager has deferred a controversial $1.2M request for pickleball courts at the Tucker Recreation Center to FY2027, as residents have expressed concerns about potential noise.
The budget proposal also includes creating a Tucker Marshal Service, which officials emphasize would not be a city police department. The marshal service would replace the current part-time bailiffs, increasing operating costs by $200K with a $202K startup expense. Marshal duties would include:
Providing security for city properties, events, meetings, and courts
Making arrests as peace officers in municipal court and handle prisoner transport
Assisting Finance department with fingerprinting for business licenses
Supporting code enforcement with serving notices in sensitive cases
Read more from the source: Decaturish
🗞️ April 14th City Council Updates
Other City Council Meeting updates from April 14th:
📜 Council heard the first reading of a special land use permit request from Luxe Events for an events space at 2101 Northlake Parkway
🧑⚖️ Council heard the first reading of an ordinance to allow bail bond agents in municipal court
💰️ Tabled renewing the city's insurance with Georgia Municipal Association due to a $130K increase in premium costs
🛣️ Awarded a $2.9M contract for street resurfacing to ER Snell Contracting
🌳 Approved an $83K contract amendment for stormwater work at Tucker Town Green
↪️ Awarded a $53K contract to Holt Consulting Company for right-of-way acquisition for the South Fork Peachtree Greenway, which will connect downtown Tucker to Peters Park
Read more from the source: Decaturish
Tucker Moments 📸
Shout out to everyone who joined us for Tucker's annual Sip N Stroll! It was an amazing afternoon filled with wine, live music, nature, and community. Special thanks to our wonderful entertainment and partners @fresheyeswalks, @maryellenandthemidlifecrisis, @sneakybeebackyardhoney, and @wineandwhimseys!
 Photo Source: Tucker Parks and Recreation Instagram |  Photo Source: Tucker Parks and Recreation Instagram |
The first Tucker Cruise-In of the year roared to life with success! Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday of every month to experience this celebration of vintage vehicles and community spirit right here in Tucker.
Photo Source: City of Tucker Instagram
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 Juneeo!
 Juneeo (male); 1 yr old, 36 lbs | “Juneeo is a jolly good puppy! This adorable cutie has a handsome brindle coat and is on the smaller side. Juneeo is dog friendly, and more than anything he adores getting to play. He walks well on the leash and is a volunteer and staff favorite. Juneeo's adorable antics will make for a delightful addition to your life - come meet him today!” Spread the word about Juneeo! 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
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Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🌷 Senior Outing to Gibbs Garden | Enjoy a breathtaking estate featuring 16 unique garden styles. Transportation is provided. More details here. | Location: Meet at Tucker Recreation Center @ 9am Date: Thursday, April 17th Cost: $20 per person |
Mountain West Church's Easter Weekend | Easter Eggstravaganza - 4/19 after the service at 3pm and 5:30pm Flashlight Egg Hunt - 4/21 after service @ 7pm More details here. | Location: Mountain West Church |
🎨 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) |
🌎️ Electronics & HME Recycling Day | City of Tucker and FODAC will be collecting gently-used Home Medical Equipment (HME) and working or non-working electronics (computers, game consoles, and TVs). | Location: Church Street Greenspace Date: Saturday, April 26th (9am-12pm) |
👖 Blue Jeans, BBQ and Blueprints (BBB) Festival | Free outdoor street festival live w/ entertainment including a High School drumline competition and local jazz musicians. Read more here. | Location: Habitat DeKalb’s Tucker location (2380 4th Street) Date: Saturday, April 26th (12pm - 5pm) |
🎨 Oil Painting Workshop | Join this oil painting workshop where you’ll learn to create a beautiful Henderson Park landscape using oil painting techniques. No experience required. Register here. | Location: 4259 Park Drive Date: Saturday, April 26th (10am - 1:30pm) Cost: $60 per person; all supplies are included |
☀️ Tucker Day 2025 | Mark your calendars now for Tucker Day 2025! | Location: Main Street Date: Saturday, May 3rd (9am - 4pm) |
🌲 Ziplining Adventure with Tucker Outdoors Club | Experience the Level 1 Forest/Woodland Zipline Tour, which includes 9 ziplines, 1 sky bridge and a tower. | Location: Meet at Tucker Recreation Center @ 8:30am Date: Saturday, May 10 Cost: $55 per person |
🔁 Recurring Events
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🏎️ Tucker Cruise-In | Tucker Cruise-Ins are back! An old-fashioned classic car show on Main Street in downtown Tucker. Free to attend and $5 to register your vehicle. | Location: Main Street Date: 2nd Saturday of the month @10am-1pm |
🍃 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 May 13th) |
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
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