Annexation passes
Friday, Nov. 6 — The midterm elections are in the past, so you know what that means: no more campaign ads. Phew! Democrats won overwhelmingly in Georgia and in other states across the country. In Tucker, the vote for annexation passed. Read on to learn more about the measure.
We also have the inside scoop from Mayor Anne Lerner about her favorite restaurants in Tucker. Scroll down to check it out!
🍿 Head to Tucker Town Green tonight to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at 6:30 p.m.
🏈 UGA takes on Ole Miss on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Catch the game at Tucker Town Green.
🇺🇸 American Legion Post #207 hosts its fourth annual Veterans Day 5K on Saturday at Tucker High School at 8 a.m. The race is chip-timed and can be used as a 2027 Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Registration is $40.
🎖️ The City of Tucker hosts a special Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Tucker Recreation Center. Mayor Lerner will deliver the opening remarks, followed by a keynote address from Commander Scott Brady of American Legion Post #207. A musical performance by the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band’s Woodwind Quintet will follow.
🐄 DeKalb County will unveil cows painted by local artists as part of its 12+1 Initiative with an event on Tues., Nov. 10, at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in Decatur. The reception begins at 6 p.m.
💙 Georgia’s on my mind,
Katie
🏈 Join the City of Chamblee for the last 3rd Spot Watch Party of the season between UGA and Ole Miss tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 7. Wear your team colors, bring your friends, and make Chamblee your destination for college football. SPONSOR MESSAGE
Northside voters approve annexation
🗳️ Voters in the Northside area of unincorporated DeKalb County voted to become part of Tucker in the election on Nov. 3.
The area of Northlake that includes Avana City North, Atlas LaVista Hills, and Providence of Northlake will become part of Tucker after 65.5% of voters in the precinct voted “yes” for annexation. The City of Tucker will take over municipal services for the area, including street paving, sidewalk repair, park planning, facility investment, and the enforcement of property-maintenance codes on apartments.
🏙️ Read more.
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Mayor Lerner’s favorite Tucker restaurants
🥡 Having lived in Tucker for more than half her life, Anne Lerner has watched it grow and become more diverse over the decades. She sees this reflected most in the city’s growing food scene, with its many family-run restaurants.
As mayor, Lerner has had the privilege of cutting ribbons at several new Tucker restaurants, including one featured on her list of five favorites below. Cuisines served at the mayor’s top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes.
Pro tip straight from the mayor’s desk: “If you’ve never been to any of these restaurants, go in and ask what you should try for the first time, and they’ll be more than happy to help you.”
🍨 Check out Mayor Lerner’s five favorite Tucker restaurants.
🏈 Join the City of Chamblee for the last 3rd Spot Watch Party of the season between UGA and Ole Miss tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 7. Wear your team colors, bring your friends, and make Chamblee your destination for college football. SPONSOR MESSAGE
StillFire celebrates grand opening
🍺 StillFire, Tucker’s newest brewery, celebrates its grand opening with events and giveaways from Nov. 6-8.
Tucker is StillFire’s third location, alongside Suwanee and Smyrna. The brewery had a soft opening the weekend of Oct. 24, but will officially kick off its tenure with three days of live music, food, and, of course, beer. StillFire will have 16 beers on tap, plus seltzer, margaritas, and wine.
🔥 Check out the full slate of events.
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