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 🏢 Updates from Tucker’s 11/25 City Council Meeting

💰️ At its November 25th meeting, the Tucker City Council approved a change to the city's community redevelopment tax incentive ordinance. This will allow the city to increase property taxes on blighted properties, but if the property owner works to fix up the property, taxes can be lowered.

In other news:

• 🏗️ Council awarded a $2.57M contract to J.G. Leone Enterprises to rehabilitate the Lake Erin Dam, with funding coming from the city’s budget and American Rescue Plan money.

• 🚧 Council approved a $120K contract for construction administration of the John’s Homestead Park dam replacement.

• 💡 Council green-lit a deal with Georgia Power to install 14 pedestrian lights at the new Tucker Town Green for $74K. The Town Green project is reportedly ahead of schedule.

Read more from the source: Decaturish

 ✨ Tucker’s Facade Grant Program Helps Local Businesses Shine

Tucker business owners are taking advantage of the Tucker Downtown Facade Grant program, which offers matching grants up to $12.5K for storefront improvements. The grant covers up to 50% of the project cost and has been awarded to businesses like Georgia Gifts & More, Mint Coffeehouse, Trio Nails, and Nicky’s Undefeated, with more applications in the works!

The program, which started in July, received an additional $50K from the city’s Economic Development budget in October.

There are 3 grant tiers:

• minor projects can receive up to $5K;

• major projects up to $10K; and

• historic restorations can qualify for up to 25% more funding

The grants are available to businesses in Tucker's designated character area, though projects outside that area will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program is helping to enhance downtown's appeal and attract new businesses. 🙌 

Read more from the source: RoughDraft

 🎄 Trees Available at Tree 129 Lot!

Troop 129’s Christmas tree lot is open for business! This year’s trees come from Elk Park, North Carolina – an area severely impacted by Hurricane Helene – and the troop is proud to support their recovery.

In addition to trees, the lot offers hand-tied bows, wreaths starting this weekend, handmade ornaments by the Girl Scouts, and a "Breakfast with Santa" event on 12/7 (RSVP required - check out the Events section below).

Opening hours:

• Holiday hours: Friday - Sunday (11/29-12/1) from 9am - 9pm

• Normal hours:

  • Monday - Friday from 5pm - 9pm

  • Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 9pm.

• We will stay open until we sell out!

Get your beautiful tree before it’s too late!

 🇲🇽 New Restaurant Alert: Santa Ceilo is Open!

We’re excited to welcome a new restaurant to Tucker’s food scene! Located at 3479 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Santa Celio is Tucker’s newest addition that serves authentic Mexican food in a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

So far, folks report that the service is excellent, the decor is amazing, and food is worth checking out! 🌮 

 😏 Tucker Grinch is on the move!

One of Tucker’s holiday traditions is the Tucker Grinch — he makes various visits and appearances throughout Tucker neighborhoods during the the holiday season to bring holiday cheer!

He started his holiday journey yesterday with this adorable young man, and looks forward to meeting new friends during this 2024 holiday season.

Be on the lookout! If he happens to end up on your doorstep, be sure to bring him to a family that could use some Christmas cheer ✨ 

 🎅 North Pole at Tucker

Location: Church Street Greenspace
Date/time: December 7th @ 4-7pm

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the holiday season with the official lighting of the Christmas tree, the symbolic lighting of the menorah, Santa, winter crafts, hot chocolate and more. Don’t miss out!