InTucker Magazine

Introducing the Tucker Way

INTucker Magazine is well into its tenth year of publication and every once in a while, we like to freshen it up in style and content offerings.

The Citizen of the Month and the Business of the Month space is being rebranded The Tucker Way. The Tucker Way is a concept of service, kindness and respect that has driven the Council and Staff. These two columns will now highlight those in the community, both residents and businesses, that also embody these traits in their everyday lives out and about in Tucker.

We will continue to welcome nominations and requests that may be submitted on the website tuckerga.gov/TuckerWay or emailing info@tuckerga.gov

REMEMBERING DAVID CARR

The City of Tucker mourns the passing of longtime resident, businessman, and community leader S. David Carr, who passed away peacefully on May 3, surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Carr founded Carr’s Pharmacy on Main Street in 1975, building the business on a foundation of compassionate pharmacy care, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to the Tucker community. In June, the pharmacy proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary, a milestone refl ecting decades of dedication to the health and well-being of local families.

Throughout his life, Dr. Carr generously supported countless schools, churches, civic groups, and community organizations, leaving a lasting impact on generations of Tucker residents. Following his retirement from Carr’s Pharmacy, he continued his service to the profession as a Special Agent with Georgia Drugs and Narcotics. He will be remembered as a respected pharmacist, a steadfast advocate for the profession of pharmacy, and a man of integrity who dedicated his life to helping others.

Above all, Dr. Carr was a devoted father, family man, mentor, and friend. His kindness, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to those around him will be deeply missed. His legacy lives on through his family and the many lives he touched, guided, and inspired throughout his remarkable life.

Our deepest condolences to the Carr family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

MOKHAPORT

In a time when people are becoming more health conscious, it can be a struggle to find accommodating foods that also taste good. Mokhaport fills that void.

Mokhaport is a Yemeni and Ethiopian coffee shop in Tucker that serves healthy beverages, meals and treats. They boast a 4.9 Google review and a reputation for leaving customers highly satisfi ed and wanting more.

“We’re unique in the market because we care about what we sell,” Mokhaport owner Hesham Abdulla said, “and we won’t give you something that we won’t consume ourselves. If you have allergies and need something accommodating, we got it. Like no sugar, we have gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, and other variations that cater to everybody’s needs.”

Before Abdulla became the owner of Mokhaport he was born and raised in Yemen by Ethiopian-Yemeni parents. At the age of 14 Abdulla moved to the United States and eventually attended Georgia State University. Before graduating he interned at a consulting company. After Abdulla graduated from GSU he decided to start a partnership with a coffee shop to continue his consulting venture. After some time, the shop closed, and Abdulla decided to start his own. In 2021 Abdulla opened Mokhaport.

Abdulla knew there was a growing market for people who want to eat healthily. This is his mission with Mokhaport. Most of the food they serve is made in-house with no added preservatives or chemicals.

The tricky part for Abdulla was learning how to make something both healthy and tasty. Abdulla started experimenting with known recipes to maintain their taste but align with the Mokhaport mission of health. Now his menu consists of marvels like egg-free cheesecakes and a “Free from All” brownie that is sugar-free, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free.

They even have a sugar-free, sweet pink milk cake. Abdulla offers samples of the cake to customers before he surprises them with the main ingredient: the color and sweetness come from beets. Customers are often shocked that beets create such tasty treats.

“The reason we named it that way is because if we named it ‘beets cake,’ people would not allow me to give them the opportunity to eat it,” Abdulla said. “I am going to give them a sample of it and see how they react to it first.”

Abdulla had doubters when he started Mokhaport. He was told he would not be successful selling healthy alternatives, but the Mokhaport owner believed in himself. He is here for his customers to provide the best healthy options he can.

“I am here for the customers,” Abdulla said. “Without them I would not be here.”

Mokhaport is located at 1861 Mountain Industrial Blvd Ste 106 a. Their hours of operation are from 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.