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Weekender: Homecoming Parade, Tucker Habitat, Elite Gymnastics
Five things happening in and around town in the next couple of days.

Kevin Madigan began writing in his early teens, when he helped publish a magazine while at boarding school in England. Since moving to Georgia in the late 1980s, he has written for various publications, including Atlanta Business Chronicle, MTV, Atlanta Music Guide and Creative Loafing, where he was the Online Music Editor. Madigan contributed to the launch of the local CitySearch.com and wrote a regular column for Atlanta Style & Design. He is also a licensed Spanish translator and interpreter who earned his certification from the Department of Modern Languages at Georgia State University.
Born in New York, Madigan has also lived in Spain and in Miami, where he met his wife, with whom he lives in Tucker. They have two children, both in their twenties. He can be reached at 404-769-2451 and Kevin.Madigan@Patch.com
Five things happening in and around town in the next couple of days.

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DeKalb's cross country season hit the two-thirds mark on Tuesday.
Pets at DeKalb Animal Services are in ‘dire need’ of homes.
Pets at DeKalb Animal Services are in ‘dire need’ of homes.
Local criminal activity as reported by Crime Mapping.
Also, the Community Booth will feature Tucker 2014 this week.
While game day gatherings are festive, fun and fanatical, they are, however, also filled with food that should be flagged!
While game day gatherings are festive, fun and fanatical, they are, however, also filled with food that should be flagged!
Teams need victories in Week Four to get into playoff contention.
Teams need victories in Week Four to get into playoff contention.
A 26-year-old man was found dead Monday night in Phillips Court.
Coblentz is Senior Property Manager with Atlanta-based NAI Brannen Goddard.
DeKalb County Police Chief Cedric Alexander says Washington, D.C. gunman Aaron Alexis was arrested locally on a disorderly conduct charge.
St Andrews Church is raising funds for its Youth Missions and getting ready for the next Racing for Grace run.
A portion of the proceeds will support the Stone Mountain Village Visitors Center.