🌱 Patch AM: Why New Year’s gunfire near Tucker could cost this man everything

What's up Tucker! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why New Year’s gunfire near Tucker could cost this man everything
• How did Tucker outvote 63 Atlanta neighborhoods to claim the crown?
• See which Tucker grad just completed Air Conditioning Technology at NGTC

Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds breaking and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: A thick cloud cover and warm, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
• Friday: Some brightening and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ICE puts hold on Gwinnett man after celebratory gunshots arrest on New Year's Eve (wsbtv.com) — A Gwinnett County man was arrested after police say he fired about 20 celebratory gunshots outside his home near Tucker on New Year’s Eve, then allegedly pointed the gun at someone who confronted him. He’s now being held without bond on multiple felony charges, and federal immigration officials have placed a hold that could lead to deportation.
   

• All hail Tucker, your 2025 (Sub)urban Smackdown tourney champion! (urbanize.city) — Tucker has been crowned the 2025 (Sub)urban Smackdown champion, beating 63 other metro Atlanta neighborhoods and taking 70 percent of votes in the final against Grant Park. The article celebrates Tucker’s Main Street charm, rapid business growth, and growing roster of community events as reasons for its big regional win.
   

• NGTC recognizes 147 Graduates for Fall 2025 (wnegradio.com) — A Tucker resident, Thomas Turner, is among 147 students recognized as Fall 2025 graduates by North Georgia Technical College, earning a credential in Air Conditioning Technology. The college held its commencement in Cornelia and released a full list of graduates by county and program, including DeKalb County and other North Georgia communities.
   

📸 Around Tucker

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
  Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Homeschool Hangout
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
  11:00 am
• Game Day Fun
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, DeKalb County Public Library , 5234 Lavista Rd , Tucker
  2:00 pm
• Game Day Fun
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
  2:00 pm
• Tucker Tigers vs Northview Titans
  Tucker High School , 5036 Lavista Rd , Tucker
  5:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Arabic Language Open House
  Alif Institute , 3288 Marjan Dr , Atlanta
  12:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• An internationally acclaimed film - Movie Night at Alif
  Alif Institute , 3288 Marjan Dr , Atlanta
  4:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
  Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
  7:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
  Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
  Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
  7:30 pm

Sunday January 18

• Doubt: A Parable - On Stage January 15 - 31
  Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 20

• Tabla Derbakeh Drum Workshop
  Alif Institute , 3288 Marjan Dr , Atlanta
  6:30 pm

📣 Tucker Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Tucker. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stone Mountain

• 3 Charged In Shooting Of Toddler In DeKalb (patch.com)

Doraville

• Trends Are Looking Up, and We're Only Six Days Into The New Year (pjmedia.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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