Article Category: Citizen of the Month

I would like to nominate Beth White Ganga as Citizen of the Month. For years, Beth has been the motivator for so many projects and service ideas for the benefit of Tucker. She’s the magic behind the curtain making it happen, yet always wanting to stay behind-the-scenes. After so many years of dedicated service to…

I would like to nominate Camille Mahdi for July’s Citizen of the month. Camille is a resident of Tucker and from the get-go has immersed herself in serving the community in many ways. Her passion for helping and entertaining the Tucker community runs deep and she has dedicated much of her spare time to coming…

I would like to nominate The Morning Glories Garden Club as Citizen Group of the Month. The Morning Glories, led by Joyce Ray as President, were recently awarded the Community Service Award Club at the annual DeKalb Federation of Garden Clubs Awards luncheon held at Callanwolde. The City of Tucker currently has six active garden…

Just like with anything here at the City of Tucker, there are internal policies about who may be nominated for Citizen of the Month. No person holding an elected seat, appointee of any board or commission or city staff member may receive this prestigious honor. Should one of those listed leave their seat or position…

I have often said that the best thing to come out of Tucker’s quest for cityhood is the lasting relationships fueled by passion for our community. One of my dearest life friends is Terry Cole, and I owe it all to Tucker.  A native of Georgia, Terry grew up in northeast Georgia and attended the…

Pamela McNall is the driving force behind many volunteer initiatives in our area. Her work has not only resulted in the cleanup and development of numerous parks, waterways, bus stops, and other sites around Tucker, but she has also tirelessly worked to increase community awareness and citizen involvement. Through Pam’s efforts, not only is Tucker…

Connected communities don’t just happen. It takes some really special people who are willing to give their time to make it happen. Kristi Bluett is one of the people who makes Tucker the amazing place that it is. Kristi and her husband Peter have lived in Tucker for as long as I have known them.…

Tucker is lucky to have a wealth of people who love and care about their community. Not only do they love Tucker; they find ways to put that love into action to make Tucker better. I’ve noticed it ever since I moved here, and I’ve been told that it’s been a characteristic of the community…

From the time her daughter Sahura, now a Senior at Savannah State University, started elementary school at Smoke Rise Elementary, Angela has been an omnipresent figure around Tucker. There isn’t a PTA or PTO, school foundation, classroom, recreational sports league, nonprofit board, or civic/community organization that hasn’t been improved by the skill set she possesses.…

Alex and Susan Fernandez. What can I say? You will never meet a more down-to-earth, fun-loving couple. It is an honor to write about them for Citizens of the Month in the City of Tucker.   While raising three children, Susan and Alex have had a big impact on their community in so many ways.…

Born and raised in Tucker, Art Wood personifies the spirit of this amazing community that saw him grow up, start a family, and thrive with his Main Street business, which bears his name. What sets him apart, however, is his relentless involvement with our community, making him deserve the honor of being the City of…

Patrece Keeter is the embodiment of Citizen of the Month. In fact, I can’t imagine how this could be the first nomination for such an outstanding neighbor to us all. She is the kind of person you meet, and you feel like you know her because she is real in all the best ways. Her…