Article Category: Citizen of the Month

I would like to nominate Luis Finley to be highlighted as Tucker’s Citizen of the Month. Luis, does not actually live in Tucker, in that he does not have a residence here, but he may as well as he spends […]

I am proud to nominate my husband Coach Tom Crick as the Citizen of the Month for April 2026. Since 2022, he has served as the girls’ soccer coach at Tucker Middle School, putting his passion for soccer – “the […]

For fifteen years, Matty Garrett and Steve Cook have helped lead the Henderson Park Community Garden and the Friends of Henderson Park by sharing their amazing talent and endless volunteer time. They have been deeply committed to the beautification and […]

Barbara Luton is a quiet force who gets things done in Tucker and the surrounding areas. Barbara and her husband Frank moved to the Smoke Rise area in 1987, long before it became part of Tucker. Never seeking the spotlight, […]

We are honored to nominate Chef Simone Byron, a hospitality entrepreneur, educator, and community leader whose influence reaches far beyond the kitchen. Her story is rooted in a remarkable legacy: her great grandfather was the Bronx’s first African American caterer […]

She’s never run for office, but she’s been a public servant as much as any elected official. She doesn’t stand and speak before crowds, but her words have accomplished more than I can say. She’s not the one in the […]

This month I am breaking the rule that staff can’t nominate a Citizen of the Month. I have only done that once before for a special dedication of gratitude, but this time is so important, too! I would like to […]

Some heroes wear capes, and some wear Tucker Parks and Recreation shirts. Last month, the American Red Cross honored Tucker Parks and Recreation’s Raey Zirotti. He was honored with the Red Cross Lifesaver Award, for saving a child’s life from […]

At just 19 years old, Simone Woodly is already making waves as a rising star in journalism, and this month, she’s being recognized as Tucker’s Citizen of the Month for her extraordinary dedication to storytelling and community connection. A sophomore […]

I am very pleased to nominate Lois Shingler as Tucker’s Citizen of the Month. Lois is an effective do-er and an invaluable volunteer. Lois and I met when she stopped her walk to chat with me while I was doing […]

Andrea Wahl is a deserving nominee for Tucker Citizen of the month. She is a Tucker native with deep roots; her family has been in Tucker for four generations. After completing undergrad and postgrad degrees at Berry College and Auburn […]

It is said that a good citizen is one who makes a difference in the community to which one belongs. Volunteering in Tucker Cityhood, ALTA, and Mountain Mums Garden Club are just a few examples of how Rita Maloof is […]