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🥒 Tucker serves up a new game: Pickleball Courts coming soon!
Trail Master Plan Updates, Pre-K Lottery, and more
David Choe & Angela Ahn
February 29, 2024
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Good morning, Tucker!
In today’s edition of Tucker Today:
Pickleball Courts & Tucker’s Trail Master Plan Updates
Pre-K Lottery
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Stay in the Loop 💫
1. Serving up a new game – Pickleball anyone?!
The sport that took the world by storm is making its home in Tucker! We’re so excited that new Pickleball courts are coming soon to Tucker’s Recreation Center.
The first draft of the engineering design is currently under GDOT review. The goal is to finish construction this year. See y’all on the courts!
Rendered Site Plan, Source: City of Tucker Plans & Studies
2. What’s the Status on Tucker’s Trail Master Plan?
Tucker’s Trail Master Plan aims to establish a 32-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail network, linking neighborhoods, parks, and schools to Downtown Tucker and the Stone Mountain Trail/Park.
At the City Council meeting on February 26th, Ken Hildebrandt – Tucker’s City Engineer – shared updates:
✅ Trail Segment 1A (Downtown Trail) and a portion of Segment 4C (Hugh Howell Rd from MIB to Marthasville Ct) are completed.
🚧 Design is in progress for:
Tucker’s Northlake Trail,
South Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway,
Kelley Cofer Boardwalk Loop, and
the next section of Hugh Howell Rd to Stratmor Dr
Current Status of Tucker’s Trail Master Plan: Constructed vs. Under Design
To address funding challenges, City Council explored other revenue sources like seeking additional federal funding. They also discussed the need to prioritize Downtown trails and build cohesive connections, ensuring that trails are integrated pathways rather than isolated routes.
3. Little Learners, Big Wins: Pre-K Lottery Enrollment Starts Now!
Now is your chance to register your little ones for the highly sought-after Dekalb County School District (DCSD) Pre-K Program! Lottery applications opened on Tuesday, February 27th and will close on Thursday, March 21st at 11:59 pm.
Governed by Bright from the Start, the Pre-K program helps nurture “independent, self-confident, and enthusiastic learners” via child-centered instructional practices.
Make sure you check this list of required documents to register.
Tucker Moments 📸
Weather in Tucker is finally warming up! Folks enjoyed Tucker’s Fit Week by joining the Wild Walk Series at Probst Park (Feb 26th) and Peters Park (Feb 28th).
Small Business News 📰
🥘 Tucker Restaurant Week — a win for all!
Tucker’s 4th Annual Restaurant Week wrapped up earlier this week and it was a great success. Community members enjoyed delicious eats and sweets served by local Tucker restaurants. Here were some highlights:
 El Taco Naco, Source: https://tuckerrestaurantweek.com/menu/el-taco-naco/ |  Matthews Cafeteria, Source: https://tuckerrestaurantweek.com/menu/matthews/ |
Restaurant week may be over, but it’s never too late to check out one of these amazing local spots!
Fun Tucker Events 🎟️
Hosting an event and want to get featured in Tucker Today? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Event | Details | Location / Date |
|---|---|---|
🐟️ Lenten Fish Fry | Join the Knights of Columbus for their traditional Lenten Fish Fry. Full dinners served. Dine-in is available in the Parish Hall and takeout is also available via drive-through. Proceeds will support the Parish and local community. | Location: Holy Cross Catholic Church (3773 Chamblee Tucker Rd) Date/Time: every Friday from Feb 16 - March 22 (5-7:30 pm) |
🦆 Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt | A fun adventure for the whole family at Henderson Park. Join other locals to search for hidden rubber ducks and win prizes! It’ll be a fun time meeting other folks and bringing your family together. More details here. | Location: Henderson Park (East White Trail) Date/time: March 2nd (2:30 - 4:30pm) |
🥧 Pi Day Pie K | Register now to join us for the 3.14K run/walk and celebrate afterwards with a slice of delicious pie! Bring your friends, family, and pets. Enrollment is open now and ends 3/13. More details here. | Location: Tucker Recreation Center Date/time: March 14th (6-7pm) |
🐰 Easter Bunny Photos @ Bell Street Burritos | Take photos with the Easter Bunny for only $20 by a great professional photographer. Plus it's a Saturday so you can get any of your favorite Bell Street Breakfast items off the menu! | Location: Bell Street Burritos Date/time: March 16th (11am-3pm) |
🐶 Doggy Adoption @ Bell Street Burritos | Bell Street Burritos will be hosting a Doggy Adoption plus all the yummy perks of a Saturday morning at Bell Street! | Location Bell Street Burritos Date/time: April 20th (11am-2pm) |
🌵Tucker Annual Plant Swap | Mark your calendars for Tucker Historical Society’s annual plant swap. It’ll be a fun time trading plants and meeting Tucker community members! | Location: Church Street Park, facing LaVista Rd. They’ll be set up alongside Methodist Church’s Parking lot. Date/time: April 20th (8:30 am - 11:00 am) |
🎡 Tucker Day | Join the community in celebrating Tucker’s 65+ year old tradition w/ food & drinks, crafts & vendors, music, and scavenger hunts – a whole lot of family fun! This year Tucker Day is highlighting Tucker non-profits (civic groups, churches, social clubs, assistance programs, etc.). Come learn + signup to get involved. All are welcome in Tucker! Read more here. | Location: Tucker Main Street Date/time: May 4th (9 am - 5pm). Parade is at 10 am; kid’s zone and vendors will end at 4pm. |
☀️ Summer, Teen & Sports Camp Registration | Sign up for spring & summer camp registration! Check out the Tucker Parks and Recreation Department site for more details. | Register here. Many programs are already at full capacity but you can still join the waitlists. |
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
Sunday
El Matador Mexican Restaurant | Live Music | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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