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🌱 Patch AM: What Tucker’s new mayor and council just changed for local businesses
Also check out Game Day Fun on the Tucker Patch calendar
Morning Tucker! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Tucker’s new mayor and council just changed for local businesses
- How a Tucker High alum became a hot NFL coaching candidate
- How a Tucker-based co-op is powering Georgia’s next big gas plant
Also on today's calendar: Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31 and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Tuckerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Tuckerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 51 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy; windy, colder, temps: high: 40, low: 24.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner and council members sworn in at packed ceremony (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Tucker has officially sworn in Anne Lerner as the city’s second, and first female, mayor, with more than 150 residents and dignitaries packing City Hall on Jan. 12. The council also named a new mayor pro tem, advanced certification as a “City of Civility,” and decided on two Lavista Road land-use permits that will shape future business activity in town. 
• Profile: Cardinals HC candidate Thomas Brown (revengeofthebirds.com) — A New England Patriots assistant coach now drawing head-coaching interest from the Arizona Cardinals actually grew up in Tucker and starred at Tucker High School before playing at Georgia and in the NFL. His journey from local standout running back to respected offensive mind shows how a Tucker upbringing helped launch a major football career now watched closely around the league.
• Kiewit Chosen as EPC for New 1,425-MW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Georgia (powermag.com) — Tucker-based Oglethorpe Power has picked Kiewit as lead contractor for a massive 1,425‑MW natural gas power plant planned in Monroe County, underscoring the influence of this Tucker-headquartered cooperative across Georgia. The Smarr Combined-Cycle facility is expected to start construction this spring, create about 1,200 construction jobs, add 30 permanent positions, and boost tax revenue for local schools and services while serving 4.7 million customers statewide.
📸 Around Tucker
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker
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★ Featured events ★
- Game Day Fun
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 5234 Lavista Rd, Tucker
2:00 pm
Friday January 16
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Other local events
- Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
7:30 pm - Game Day Fun
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
2:00 pm - Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
7:30 pm - Journaling Club
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
2:00 pm - Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
7:30 pm - Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
5:00 pm - Baby Babbles Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
9:30 am - Tabla Derbakeh Drum Workshop
Alif Institute , 3288 Marjan Dr , Atlanta
6:30 pm - Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
7:30 pm - Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
7:30 pm - Oud Workshop
Alif Institute , 3288 Marjan Dr , Atlanta
3:00 pm
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Tuesday January 20
Thursday January 22
Friday January 23
Saturday January 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364418-5) in Tucker. Apply here.
- UniFirst posted a job opening for Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stone Mountain
- Georgia Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate federal immigration officials in state (wabe.org)
Doraville
- DeKalb County wrestling coach uses story to inspire other girls on the mat (11alive.com)
- Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents (wfxg.com)
Chamblee
Ok Tucker! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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