Nigerian Woman Convicted of Human Trafficking

Bidemi Bello was abusive to two women recruited to work as her nannies, a federal jury says.

Water Rules Remain the Same for Tucker Users

Though your plants might be parched, you still can't water whenever you want.

Tucker Homes Assessed Downward

Some drastic reductions in value seen recently.

GEMA’s 'Ready Georgia' to Give Away NOAA Weather Radios

Visit Georgia Emergency Management Agency website to enter to win one of 200 life-saving devices.

County, Businesses to Create Community Improvement District

The CID is roughly an inverted T shape, running along Mountain Industrial Boulevard from East Ponce de Leon Avenue in the south to the railroad crossing just north of Hugh Howell Road.

Fair Tax Legislation Gains Two More Supporters

U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) signed on as co-sponsors of bills.

Lawrenceville Man Pleads Guilty to Immigration Crime

Zeljko Zekic lied to officials about his residence and employment during the Bosnian war, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

Get Home Now: New DeKalb Campaign for Homeowners

$20 million effort promotes flexible credit and affordable renovations in key neighborhoods within the county.

H.E.A.T. Predicted For Holiday Weekend

Two major highway safety campaigns are underway as the busy Memorial Day weekend approaches.

Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Charter Schools Act

The court rules that only local school systems can create charters.

Nash Delivering State of the County Address May 18

Gwinnett Chamber and Council of Growth hosting address by new county commission chairman.

DeKalb County to Devote Services to Removing Illegal Signs

The amended sign ordinance takes affect in September.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis Not Happy With Media Coverage

Recent media reports about uncollected revenue in DeKalb County prompts a rebuttal from the CEO.

Governor To Sign New Child Seat Law

The governor and first lady will be at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite today to sign the new law that will require children traveling in vehicles to be secured in child or booster seats up to the age of eight.

What's Your Take? Bin Laden is Dead

Osama bin Laden has been killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan. What do Tucker residents have to say?

Lots of Energy, Questions at First Memorial Drive Merchants Meeting

More than 60 people turned out for a first meeting to organize a merchants association along the corridor to reduce crime and rejuvenate the area.

Local Pols Offer Sobering Take on State's Budget Struggles

“Cutting education year after year won’t help Georgia keep the jobs we have and remain competitive,” state Rep. Scott Holcomb said.

DeKalb Headed for a Train Wreck, Says CEO Ellis

DeKalb CEO tells Tucker Business Association that commission budget cuts will keep county from offering reasonable services.

Georgia House Votes on Two Key Education Bills

Tucker-area Representative Scott Holcomb talks to Patch about why he voted the way he did.

OneDeKalb to Host Resource Center Ribbon Cutting at Northlake Mall

The neighborhood resource center is designed as a service center for information on and assistance with county services.

Charlotte Nash Sworn-in

Dacula takes seat as chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Hosts Summer Food Program

Applications for the program can be picked up at Tucker Recreation Center. Program dates change, application deadline extended.

DeKalb Grows Slower Than Other Metro Atlanta Counties

U.S. Census Bureau releases Georgia data

Nash Wins Special Election

Dacula native to take the helm as chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Tucker's Larry Gause comes in second.

Small Business Forum to Focus on Watershed Projects

$1.9 billion in system upgrades will be discussed at Thursday meeting

Special Election Set For Tuesday

Patch has complete coverage of the race for chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Eric Boe Pilots Discovery Into Space One Last Time

The space shuttle Discovery, on its final journey, returns to Earth on Wednesday with former Tucker resident Eric Boe at the controls. NASA Solar System Ambassador Ginny Mauldin-Kinney spoke to Colonel Boe before launch.

HOPE Passes House

Scholarship reform legislation now moves to Georgia State Senate

Representative Scott Holcomb and Senator Steve Henson Host Town Hall Meeting

Topics discussed included HOPE scholarship and pre-K funding, Sunday alcohol sales, taxes, and more.

Feedback Wanted: DeKalb Lawmakers Meeting in Tucker Tonight

State Representative Scott Holcomb and State Senator Steve Henson will be in town to discuss issues and listen to residents' concerns

I-85 HOT Lanes – Your Pocketbook or Your Watch?

Opinion: DOT "Peach Pass" may really be a "Diamond lane" targeting carpoolers.

DeKalb County to Hold Public Meetings on Transportation Projects

Four meetings, one of them in Tucker, are scheduled for March to discuss possible projects related to the Transportation Investment Act.

Georgia Rep. Scott Holcomb Attends Northlake Community Alliance Meeting

Holcomb reports on key General Assembly issues

Obama's State Of The Union Speech Prompts Local Event

President's State Of The Union watch party in Tucker is open to all

DeKalb CEO Meets with Residents for Budget Discussion

Burrell Ellis talks about the 2011 Budget at Leafmore Creek Park Clubhouse

Redistricting Meetings Rescheduled

The weather affected the dates of meetings, hearings and the date of the Superintendent's recommendation

Winter Weather Nixes Inaugural Events

No public seating to be available inside capitol for swearing-in ceremony

Tucker's Civic Awareness

An unscientific survey finds a lack of knowledge of some of the basics of our democracy