Tucker Observer

Tucker’s 2022 to-do list includes roads, sidewalks and trails

January 25, 2022 Logan C. Ritchie 0

Tucker, GA — Tucker City Council’s first work session of 2022 was all about road improvements. City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt kicked off the meeting with a look at the projects ahead to improve road conditions, […]

What’s happening this week: DeKalb SPLOST event, DeKalb Police Q&A, business webinar

January 24, 2022 Zoe Seiler 0

DeKalb County, GA — Various events are happening this week in and around DeKalb County, including a virtual discussion on the DeKalb SPLOST funds and projects, a question and answer session with the DeKalb County Police […]

‘Cash is king’ – DeKalb County leaders search for solutions to housing shortage

January 24, 2022 Tucker Observer 0

By Cathi Harris, contributor DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County’s simmering affordable housing crisis is rapidly reaching a boiling point, housing advocates warned Thursday. And, the long-term consequences could be dire for the entire county. […]

Tucker Restaurant Week returns Feb. 23 through Feb. 27

January 24, 2022 Dan Whisenhunt 0

Tucker, GA — The city of Tucker will hold its second annual Tucker Restaurant Week Feb. 23. through Feb. 27. The event will highlight 20 restaurants and there will be special prices and items on the […]

(PHOTOS) Clarkston distributes COVID-19 tests

January 24, 2022 Dean Hesse 0

Clarkston, GA — The city of Clarkston held its first COVID-19 test distribution on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, giving out “care packets” containing two COVID-19 rapid tests, hand sanitizer, masks and information sheets to the […]

DeKalb County Police chief hosting virtual Q&A on Jan. 25

January 21, 2022 Zoe Seiler 0

DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is hosting the department’s first virtual community question and answer session of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. The Q&A will be […]

Tucker Exchange plans deferred to February Planning Commission

January 21, 2022 Logan C. Ritchie 0

Tucker, GA — Tucker Planning Commission met briefly on Jan. 20, deferring the only item on the agenda to convert an old office park into a mixed-use development. AHS Residential is asking for a Special […]

Tucker gets $1.5 million grant for Northlake retail district trail

January 21, 2022 Dan Whisenhunt 0

Tucker, GA — Tucker will receive nearly $1.5 million in federal money for a three-mile, multi-use trail for the city’s Northlake retail district. The trail will need additional funding from the city and the Tucker-Northlake Community […]

City of Clarkston distributing COVID-19 tests to seniors on Friday

January 20, 2022 Zoe Seiler 0

This story has been updated. Clarkston, GA — The city of Clarkston is hosting its first COVID-19 test kit distribution event after allocating $100,000 to give tests to the community. The first 100 tests will […]

Henderson Road sidewalks still on hold in Tucker

January 20, 2022 Logan C. Ritchie 0

Tucker, GA — The installation of sidewalks on Henderson Road in Tucker remains on hold due to a conflict between new stormwater drains and existing water lines. In March 2021, the DeKalb County Board of […]