Article Category: Citizen of the Month

  • Citizen of the Month – Nancy Qarmout

    Citizen of the Month – Nancy Qarmout

    My name is Jamey Wilson, event manager with the Old Town Tucker Merchants’ Association, and I would like to nominate Nancy Qarmout for Citizen of the Month. Nancy, her wife Leanne and I have been friends for over a decade. […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Trish England

    Citizen of the Month – Trish England

    Trish England represents many who have come back to Tucker as adults. Multi-generational Tuckerites who feel the pull to come home, enjoy the remnants of what was, embrace all that is good today, and roll out the canvas a little […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Claire Hayes

    Citizen of the Month – Claire Hayes

    Always the first to raise her hand to volunteer with Friends of Tucker Parks and Henderson Park, Claire Hayes’ contagious community spirit and willingness to “dig in the dirt” truly embodies what it means to be the City of Tucker’s […]

  • Citizens of the Month – Jennifer Lenac and Meredith Moseley

    Citizens of the Month – Jennifer Lenac and Meredith Moseley

    Oprah Winfrey once wrote, “Leadership is about empathy. It’s about having the ability to relate and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.” This quote is indicative of two remarkable leaders who selflessly inspire and […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Susan Gilbert

    Citizen of the Month – Susan Gilbert

    I would like to nominate Susan Gilbert as a City of Tucker Citizen of the Month. Susan and her family officially became Tucker residents a few years ago. Susan is unique as she is both a business leader, as well […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Becky Burnett

    Citizen of the Month – Becky Burnett

    “I am Officer Johnathan Crego with the DeKalb County Police Department, and I am assigned to the Tucker Community Policing Unit. I have been an officer with the County for seven years (all at Tucker) and would like to nominate […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Erin Kirn

    Citizen of the Month – Erin Kirn

    Erin Kirn is a loyal friend, an incredibly hard worker and a firm believer in the power of community service in our schools. Erin and I met when our children attended Tucker First United Methodist Preschool many moons ago. We […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Charlton Allen

    Citizen of the Month – Charlton Allen

    It is difficult to believe that one man has made such a difference for Tucker. In the 24+ years I have known him, his willingness to participate and enthusiasm on each project has smoothed the way forward. Charlton served on […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Marti Coleman

    Citizen of the Month – Marti Coleman

    It is my honor to nominate Marti Coleman as the Tucker Citizen of the Month.  Marti is first and foremost, a wife and mother. Married to Craig in August of 1998, they have two children, Sadie and Joseph. She is […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Ray Ganga

    Citizen of the Month – Ray Ganga

    If you look up “Tucker Volunteer”, you’ll likely find Ray Ganga’s face. Following in his father’s footsteps of giving back to his community, Ray dedicates his spare time to many of Tucker’s community groups. He is a founding member of […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Kimbra Wiseman

    Citizen of the Month – Kimbra Wiseman

    Kimbra Wiseman is to be commended for her leadership with respect to Henderson Park’s Native Plant and Wildlife Walk (NPWW). She became involved with NPWW as part of her Master Gardener internship. When Kimbra visited the site founded by Deborah […]

  • Citizen of the Month – Stephanie Suggs

    Citizen of the Month – Stephanie Suggs

    A fierce defender of anyone marginalized. A creative artist. A master at helping neighbors who may be struggling. A deep-souled empath who connects with everyone she meets. These traits make Stephanie Suggs our Citizen of the Month—because she uses her […]