Springing into Tucker fun
Friday, April 17 — It’s Cathy and Katie with ourweekly newsletter on all things Tucker. There are so many fun activities happening in the next few weeks that we’ve dropped some specifics below. Let’s detail some newsy items first.
🚣 This week, Tucker celebrated the opening of Padel Highway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the center’s Lawrenceville Highway location. Katie recently wrote a great story about this new sport.
👨🏼🎨 You can learn how to paint like Bob Ross with a workshop taught by a certified instructor, Jeremy Rogers, on April 17 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Tucker Recreation Center. All you need is to bring a roll of paper towels, a small pack of baby wipes, a cardboard box that is large enough to carry home a 12” x 16” wet canvas, and the courage to make that first swipe on the canvas. I took this class a few years ago with a group of girlfriends, and it was so much fun.
☕️ Heads up – the Tucker Planning Commission held a meeting yesterday where it discussed two zoning changes to allow for facilities with drive-thru service. We will catch up on this in next week’s newsletter.
🌸 Have a great weekend,
Cathy and Katie
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Council’s concerns about SAP
🚌 Members of the Tucker City Council addressed concerns with the Student Assignment Project (SAP), DeKalb County School District’s controversial consolidation plan, during a meeting on April 13.
The initial plan, which could change before the final proposal is presented to the school board for a vote in the fall, is to close two Tucker schools – Midvale and Brockett elementary schools – with Livsey Elementary being expanded to accommodate the hundreds of relocated students.
Erick Hofstetter, the chief operating officer of DeKalb County School District, presented updates on the SAP feedback process during Monday’s meeting and fielded questions from members of the city council about the project.
📚 Read about the concerns council members expressed that a build-out of Livsey Elementary would cause, and other issues.
Don’t miss THE event of the spring – Move For Grady!
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🏃 It’s time to register for Move For Grady on April 25, Atlanta’s best ride/run/walk event supporting Grady! Choose one of three fully supported cycling routes or 5K or 10K run/walk courses that will show you Atlanta from a new point of view. Then stay to celebrate with great food, drinks and music at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium.
❤️ Move For Grady raises funds to support Grady’s mission to build a healthier Atlanta. Register today, start training and join the party on April 25!
Tucker Day gearing up to celebrate
🎸On May 2, Tucker’s Main Street will be transformed into a family-friendly festival celebrating the annual tradition of Tucker Day. The event will include a parade, live music, local vendors, and activities for the whole family.
Main Street will close to traffic on May 1 at 5 p.m., and the festivities kick off at 9 a.m. the following morning with the opening ceremony. At 10 a.m., the parade will step off from Railroad Avenue and travel up Main Street. The “human-powered” parade will include walkers in costume, leashed pets, and “floats” on vehicles like bikes and scooters.
🏎️ Join the Sandy Springs Police Foundation this Sun., April 19 for the Sandy Springs Invitational Car Show! See a stunning collection of over a hundred unique cars, from classic beauties to exotic wonders, all while supporting a great cause. Get tickets here. SPONSOR MESSAGE
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Earth Day activities around the city
🌳 Earth Day is Wed., April 22, and Tucker community members will have several opportunities to celebrate with outdoor and nature-centered events hosted by the City of Tucker and local non-profits.
On Sat., April 18, Tucker’s Parks and Recreation department will host its monthly Perk Up With Parks event at 9 a.m. The event brings neighbors to the Tucker Recreation Center every third Saturday to connect with the Parks and Recreation leadership team over coffee and conversations about Tucker’s parks, programs, and community spaces.
Later that afternoon, the city will host Sip-N-Stroll at Tucker Nature Preserve. Attendees will enjoy a guided walk through the park, visit a local wildflower meadow, meet beekeepers, shop for local honey, and savor wine and light refreshments. Sip-N-Stroll is free and begins at 3 p.m. Valid ID is required for wine service.
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