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🌱 Patch AM: Have you told Tucker where accessibility fixes are needed most yet?
Coming up on the Tucker Patch calendar: The art of Arabic Cooking - Making Mahshi!
Morning Tucker! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you told Tucker where accessibility fixes are needed most yet?
- Police reveal new details after deadly shooting inside a Tucker townhome
- Can Tucker's star quarterback turn a big senior season into history?
Also on today's calendar: The art of Arabic Cooking - Making Mahshi! and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 68.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Tucker seeks feedback on ADA accessibility strategy (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Tucker is asking residents right now to help shape its new Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility strategy, after the city crossed the 50-employee threshold that triggers stricter requirements. Through Aug. 31, you can complete a 16-question survey and mark problem spots on a digital map of Tucker, guiding which buildings, sidewalks, and services get ADA upgrades first. 
• Man killed in Tucker townhome shooting identified; 1 arrested (fox5atlanta.com) — A man was found fatally shot Monday afternoon inside a townhome off Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker, and police have now identified and arrested a 28-year-old suspect on felony murder and related charges. Investigators say the victim was visiting the homeowner, who returned to discover the body, and authorities believe narcotics played a role while stressing there's no ongoing threat to the public.
• Star athletes take the field in 2026 (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Tucker High quarterback Jace German returns for his senior season as a Boston College commit, leading a talented Tigers offense with key playmakers back on the field. The wider DeKalb County preview highlights standout athletes across rival schools, but Tucker fans will be watching how German, lineman Jujuan Graham, rusher Thaddeus Tillman, and receiver Jayden Joyner build on last year's success.
📸 Around Tucker
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker
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- 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 - DCSD High School Kickoff Classic
Dekalb County Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Ave Clarkston, GA 30021
2:00 pm - America on Film
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
2:00 pm - The art of Arabic Cooking - Making Mahshi! →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
3:00 pm - Elementary School Curriculum Night
Dekalb County Stone Mountain, GA 30083 - Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library - - Baby Babbles Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
10:30 am - Free Arabic Movie Night: The Guest →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
7:30 pm - Our Arabic Language Fall/ Winter registration is now open! →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2/3 Community Gathering
International Community School Decatur, GA 30033
8:15 am - Friday Movies
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - Toco Hill-Avis G. Willia
1:30 pm - PTA's Movie Night
Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
5:30 pm - Day of the Dead Art Exhibit
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Branch Library Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center -
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Prime Meats posted a job opening for Empacador de Carne (turno de noche) Tucker, GA. in Tucker. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Future Opening: Assistant Baker in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stone Mountain
- Stone Mountain adjusts budget after lower revenue forecast (decaturish.com)
- Krause Auto expands with a 2-store flip from Group 1 Automotive (dealershipguy.com)
- Suspect charged in burglary of late Greg Biffle's home (statenews.net)
Chamblee
- National sandwich chain opening first Georgia locations (wsbtv.com)
- More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County (fox5atlanta.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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