Article Category: Feature

It’s back to school time! The Tucker Cluster of schools is made up of five elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. All are unique in what they offer to our community of children, and all are schools of excellence. The schools are governed by the DeKalb County School District and led by…

Main Street Theatre (MST) is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary, commemorating a decade of producing quality performances, building community, and cultivating local talent in both Tucker and beyond our city limits. Founded in 2014, MST quickly established itself as a beloved fixture in the city, staging an array of murder mysteries, comedies, and musicals. Its…

When Innovation Drives Service For more than two decades, NETWorks has been a pillar of support in the Tucker community, alleviating burdens for families through food assistance and financial aid. Now, they’re growing—both in physical space and in what they offer. A significant addition to their efforts is Growings!, an indoor hydroponic farm that produces…

In the days of Tucker’s past, neighbors would gather to help build each other’s homesteads, make improvements within the shared/public infrastructure and to celebrate. As local governments, both state and county, grew in services, and work industries developed away from the land, the opportunities to gather became fewer but no less fun. For decades Main…

When asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” children respond with all kinds of answers: a fireman, a teacher or an astronaut. Many parents hope for their children to have better lives and options than what they themselves had and work hard to set them on a path for success. Phong…

March marks the celebration of Georgia’s Walk and Roll to School Day right here in our Tucker Community! Walking to school can be a great way for children to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and gain a sense of independence, but safety should always come first. As a proud parent of the Tucker Community, these…

The holiday season is a great opportunity to spread joy and holiday cheer. Tucker is an amazing and giving community with lots of opportunities to celebrate, give and receive with grace and love. VOLUNTEER ANGEL TREES Angel Trees are holiday giving programs that support children in need and can be found at most local churches…

Born out of a love for music and community the first Taste of Tucker was in 2010 and on the campus of Tucker First United Methodist Church. Karen and Art Wood, then Tucker residents and parishioners of TFUMC, were called to organize what was initially called Music Under the Stars made up of praise bands…

There is a long debate in academia about what core characteristics must be present to signify the start of civilization. Is it when a form of government or religion is established? Perhaps it was when injuries were first tended to and allowed to heal and recover. Others will say it is the establishment of culture…

Olympic fever has struck the world as Paris hosts the 2024 games this month. Elite athletes from across the globe compete for the highest decoration in their specialty sports while the regular populace watch with baited breath as Olympic and world records are chased. Tucker has an interesting history with the Olympics, namely back in…