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• Tucker council meeting agenda points to city hall shakeup (decaturish.com) — Tucker's city council will hold a special meeting Oct. 7 to reconsider City Manager John McHenry's contract and possibly replace longtime contractor Jacobs and lobbying firm Connect South. Mayor Anne Lerner frames the moves as part of "continuous improvement," but the discussion could reshape how Tucker runs major projects and advocates at the Capitol. Residents can watch live via the city website.
• Anniversary event celebrates FODAC's 40 years of community service (thechampionnewspaper.com) — A Tucker-based nonprofit, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), just marked 40 years of providing refurbished medical equipment from its Lewis Road headquarters, which local officials praised as "precious" to the city. Guests toured the 69,000‑square‑foot Tucker facility, learned how a small staff and many volunteers serve thousands, and heard about new support, including a $15,000 donation from DeKalb's CEO.
• What Happens After You Are Charged with a Crime in Tucker? (thisweekinworcester.com) — If you are arrested in Tucker, your case quickly moves from booking at the DeKalb County jail to a first appearance hearing, bond decision, and then formal charges. This guide walks Tucker residents through each stage, from arraignment and pretrial motions to plea deals or trial, stressing why early legal advice and silence on phones and social media can protect your future.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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