Tucker
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Police seek answers after deadly shooting at Tucker-area townhome complex.

Make time for Oud Workshop on the Tucker Patch calendar

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Tucker! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek answers after deadly shooting at Tucker-area townhome complex.

Also on today's calendar: Oud Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homeowner returns to Tucker townhome to find visiting guest shot dead (fox5atlanta.com) — Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a Tucker-area townhome at Woodland Grove Apartments on Lawrenceville Highway Monday afternoon. The visitor was discovered by the returning homeowner, and investigators are reviewing video and interviewing witnesses. Authorities believe the incident is isolated but have not yet identified a suspect or motive.
   

📸 Around Tucker

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

    Wednesday August 19
  • Senior Game Day
    Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
    2:00 pm
  • Stone Mountain Chess Club
    Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
    5:00 pm
  • SMMS Volleyball Game vs Tucker MS
    Stone Mountain Middle School , 4301 Sarr Parkway, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    6:30 pm
  • SMS Volleyball vs. Freedom Middle School
    Stephenson Middle School Chamblee Middle School
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • Oud Workshop →
    Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
    6:30 pm
  • Derbakeh Drum Workshop →
    Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
    7:30 pm
  • Friday August 21
  • Game Day Fun
    Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
    2:00 pm
  • Saturday August 22
  • Lexile, Literacy, and Career Planning Workshop
    Dekalb County Rockbridge ES, 445 Halwick Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    9:00 am
  • Junk Journaling
    Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
    11:00 am
  • The art of Arabic Cooking - Making Mahshi! →
    Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
    3:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Free Arabic Movie Night: The Guest →
    Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
    7:30 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Our Arabic Language Fall/ Winter registration is now open! →
    Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
    9:00 am

📣 Tucker Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Tucker. Apply here.
  • DeKalb County School District posted a job opening for Area 2 Elementary School_Nurse, School (RN / LPN) (Briarlake ES) 2026-2027 in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarkston

Stone Mountain

  • Man wanted for almost decade for murdering victim in shooting in Waukegan captured in Georgia (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • Classic Film Review: The First Person Diary Doc is born on 'Sherman's March' (1985) (rogersmovienation.com)
  • LSU Football Recruiting Central – Lane Kiffin And Staff Looking Ahead To 2028 While Filling '27 Class (tigerrag.com)

Chamblee

  • Mary Jane is Dekalb County Animal Services' pet of the week (appenmedia.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Tucker Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information