The Georgia House of Representatives have announced a day of recognition to honor Tucker’s decade of incorporation.

On Feb. 3, current and former Tucker officials and staff were invited to a celebratory luncheon at the Capitol. House Resolution 1134, which was adopted on Jan. 28, designates May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day, honoring the city’s incorporation in November 2015 as well as its municipal growth and development in DeKalb County.  March marks 10 years since inaugural mayor Frank Auman and six council members were elected to serve Tucker.

A group of eleven Tucker officials professionally dressed people pose and smile together inside a wood-paneled government chamber at the Georgia Capitol, with an American flag visible on the left.
(left to right, front to back) Stephen Bentley, Jennifer Morseberger, Mayor Anne Lerner, Erica Rocker, Sen. Mangum, District 1 Councilwoman Virginia Rece, Sen. Sally Harrell, former mayor Frank Auman, Mathew Lee, Bob Espy, Derrick Turner, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones pose on Feb. 9 at the state capitol building. (Courtesy of the City of Tucker)

“Over the past 10 years, the City of Tucker has expanded and improved the level of service to the residents and business owners, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that Tucker Day is celebrated at the state capitol in acknowledgment of the outstanding government and community in the City of Tucker,” read the resolution.

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The resolution, and a companion resolution honoring the city’s anniversary, are sponsored by Georgia State Representatives Karla Drenner (District 85), Imani Barnes (District 86), Viola Davis (District 87), Billy Mitchell (District 88), and Scott Holcomb (District 101).

“Tucker was recognized as a warm community that has worked hard to foster an inclusive community and grow in service and development,” said Sonja Szubski, City of Tucker communications director. “ The city is grateful for our partnerships in service under the gold dome.”

Tucker city officials will continue celebrating the 10th anniversary throughout the year, including a planned culmination event in November.

Stephanie Toone is a freelance journalist based in Atlanta. Previously, she worked at Canopy Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and The Tennessean.