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🏠️ City Council Considers Opting Out of State Homestead Exemption

The city of Tucker is weighing whether to opt out of Georgia's new floating homestead exemption law (HB 581) before the March 1 deadline. The law, approved by voters in November 2024, caps property assessment increases at the inflation rate. While nearby cities like Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Decatur are considering opting out, Tucker's situation is unique because it already has a homestead exemption in its charter that freezes home assessments at purchase-year values.

City Manager John McHenry and Mayor Frank Auman noted that while opting out could provide more flexibility in balancing commercial and residential taxes in the future, the current exemption isn't likely to change since it would require both state legislative approval and a city referendum. The council passed a motion to advertise and schedule hearings on the matter, keeping their options open while they continue discussions.

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🏢 January 13th City Council Meeting Updates

In addition to discussing Georgia's floating homestead exemption law, Tucker City Council tackled other areas of business:

• 📽️ Tucker passed a new ordinance that requires filming permits for shoots within city limits

• 🅿️ The city is considering parking time limits on Main Street to free up spaces for business customers and redirect long-term parking to nearby lots

• ➡️ Council reviewed a rezoning request at 5950 Hugh Howell Drive from neighborhood shopping to local commercial

• ✅ Council approved higher tax rates for blighted property at 4971 Lavista Road to incentivize property improvements

Read more from the source: Decaturish

🏓 Spring Pickleball League Registration Opens Soon

Get ready to rally! Registration for our Spring Pickleball League opens at 8 am on Tuesday, January 21. League starts the week of March 3 at Rosenfeld Park. Registration will fill up fast – don’t miss out!

New this season:

• Mixed 3.0

• Mixed 3.5

• Women’s 4.0

Key Information:

• One person registers for the whole doubles team

• Have your Rec Desk profile ready and your teammate’s email

• Cost: $100 per team | $75 per team (seniors 60+)

Register here. Questions? Contact Joe Stewart at [email protected]

📢☀️ Summer Camp Registration is Almost Here

🗓 Traditional Summer Camp Registration opens on Monday, February 10 at 10 am! Traditional Summer Camp registration will allow you to register for two 4-week sessions. Additional weeks of traditional summer camp will registration will open on February 24 at 10am.

🗓 Specialty Camps Registration opens on Monday, February 24 at 10 am!

• Eco Adventures

• Sports Camp

• Teen Camp

• Traditional Summer Camp Individual Weeks

Note: Each specialty camp will be listed by individual weeks, and registration must be completed for each week you plan to participate. No camps June 30-July 4.

More details coming soon! For all inquiries or questions, email camp staff at [email protected].

🧪 Science Trivia Night

Date | Time: Thursday, January 23rd @ 7-9 pm
Location: High Card Brewing, (2316 Main St)

Come join fellow science enthusiasts as we begin our year of combating misinformation with education! Test your science knowledge and learn about the world around us in Georgia. Bring your friends and family! RSVP here (cost: $5-10).

🧪 NETWorks Cooperative Ministry & Love Your Neighbor as Yourself Breakfast

Date | Time: Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:30am
Location: Main Street Fellowship Hall (First Baptist Church of Tucker)

Join us for the Love Your Neighbor as Yourself Breakfast on Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30 AM at Main Street Fellowship Hall!

This special event will highlight our 2024 impact and 2025 goals, while bringing together community members to celebrate unity and giving. The breakfast is free and open to everyone in the Northlake, Embry Hills, and Tucker communities.

Be sure to RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you there!

 🎶 Tucker’s Winter Concert Series

Come enjoy smooth jazz, blues, and bluegrass music at Tucker Recreation Center! Event is free but requires pre-registration due to limited space. Register here before it’s too late!

Bring a picnic style dinner; adult beverages will be available for purchase. Come for the music, stay for the cozy vibes!❄️🎶

Location: Tucker Recreation Center, 6-9pm (Live Music: 7-8:30pm)

Concert Dates & Lineup: 

• 🎸 January 10th – BFG

• 🎤 January 24th – Stephen Lee

• 🎷 February 7th – The Cazanovas

• 🎵 February 21st – Emerald Empire Band