TUCKER-NORTHLAKE CID NEWS

Celebration of Independence on July 3rd in Downtown Tucker

Celebration of Independence on July 3rd in Downtown Tucker

Join us on Main Street in Downtown Tucker for the City of Tucker’s annual Celebration of Independence and Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. and continue until Main Street reopens to traffic at 11:00 p.m. Celebrate America’s 250...

Tucker-Northlake CID June Board Meeting

Tucker-Northlake CID June Board Meeting

This afternoon the Tucker-Northlake CID Board of Directors held its third board meeting of the year at 1:00 p.m. at Tandem Bank. All members of the Board were present except Bob Espy. The board approve the annual millage rate of 3 mills. To access board meeting...

Four Months In: What We’re Learning from the Tucker Town Green

Four Months In: What We’re Learning from the Tucker Town Green

When the Tucker Town Green opened in November 2025, the expectation was that it would take time for activity to build. Four months in, we are beginning to see how that process unfolds, even during the winter months and with limited event programming. The grand opening...

Tucker-Northlake CID March Board Meeting

Tucker-Northlake CID March Board Meeting

This afternoon the Tucker-Northlake CID Board of Directors held its second board meeting of the year at 1:00 p.m. at Tandem Bank. All members of the Board were present except Betty Willis, Charles DeWitt, and Honey Van De Kreke. Matthew Lee, the CID’s Executive...

Parking in Downtown Tucker: Planning, Action, and What Comes Next

Parking in Downtown Tucker: Planning, Action, and What Comes Next

The discussion around parking in Downtown Tucker has been going on for years. Some believe there is not enough parking, while others say they can always find a space. The key is understanding the full picture. Here is a look at the numbers, the planning, and the...

City of Tucker Makes Updates to Transportation Plan Including Trails

City of Tucker Makes Updates to Transportation Plan Including Trails

As the Cheshire Cat told Alice in Alice in Wonderland, if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. Few things are as important as the roads we choose to travel. Without effective transportation, communities don’t just slow down, they struggle to...

A New Tool for Property Owners: Tucker’s Proposed Loitering Program

A New Tool for Property Owners: Tucker’s Proposed Loitering Program

For years, property owners across Tucker have faced a frustrating reality. They could call DeKalb County police about ongoing loitering, but enforcement often depended on whether a business representative was present at that exact moment. If the store was closed, if...

Tucker-Northlake CID Creates Dedicated Public Art Fund

Tucker-Northlake CID Creates Dedicated Public Art Fund

The Tucker-Northlake Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Directors has approved the creation of a dedicated Public Art Fund, marking a significant new investment in artists and creative work in public space. The fund launches with an initial allocation of...

Tucker-Northlake CID January Board Meeting

Tucker-Northlake CID January Board Meeting

On January 21, the Tucker-Northlake CID Board of Directors held its first board meeting of the year at 1:00 pm at Tandem Bank. All members of the Board were present except Barry Schrenk, Chip Cofer, and Honey Van De Kreke. Matthew Lee, the CID’s Executive Director,...

Getting Up to Speed: The Long View on the I-285 Eastside Express Lanes

Getting Up to Speed: The Long View on the I-285 Eastside Express Lanes

For many years, the conversation around Northlake has focused on what is missing rather than what is quietly lining up in our favor. Stepping back and looking at the sequence of investments, a different picture begins to emerge. A Quiet Sequence of Investments Over...