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TUCKER

Tucker, a well-established community for nearly
125 years, incorporated in 2016 and is continuously
growing.
The city has annexed several residential communities
and businesses within a year, and welcomed nearly
250 new businesses to the city. Some of the new
businesses are located in Tucker Meridian shopping
plaza, located at the intersection of LaVista Road and
Northlake Parkway near I-285.
The plaza features Sprouts Farmers Market, Dick’s
Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby, DSW and Ross Dress for
Less.
The city also opened a city hall annex and meeting
space on First Avenue. The city renovated the old
building to turn it into a space for city council meetings
and other city meetings. Henderson Park tennis courts
were also renovated.

The Tucker community was established in 1892.
Georgia, Carolina and Northern built a railroad through
the center of what is now called Tucker in 1892. The
Tucker area had been known as Browning’s District
until 1907 when the Seaboard Line Railway acquired
the railroad and surveyed the unincorporated town and
named the town after an offi cer of the company, Capt.
Tucker.

Tucker, with a strong community support, grew into
a desirable location and mix of residential, offi ce,
commercial and industrial properties, along with parks
and green space.
Today, the city’s mayor and council are using an
advanced public-private partnership to deliver services
to Tucker’s 35,000 residents and business owners.
Main Street is always busy with activities due in part
to the work of Tucker’s Main Street Alliance. There are
annual events, such as Tucker Day, Christmas on Main
Street, the Tucker Chili Cook-off and more.
Main Street also hosts the city’s weekly farmers market.
Photos by Travis Hudgons Tucker is home to Tucker High, Tucker Middle School

and several elementary schools. There is also the
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.

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