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Good morning to you Tucker! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How DNA helped crack years of violent attacks in Tucker
  • National agriculture women's leadership conference convenes in Tucker

Also on today's calendar: Identity-Powered Public Speaking and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman Was Bound and Sexually Assaulted by Masked Man on Christmas Eve 2014. DNA Just Led Police to a Suspect (people.com) — Investigators have linked three violent attacks on women in Tucker and nearby areas, dating back to 2014, to a suspect now also charged in a 2025 stabbing on Evelyn Street. Using advanced DNA and genetic genealogy, authorities say they connected evidence from assaults on Evelyn Street and Northlake Parkway to the same man, who is now facing multiple serious charges.
   

• USPOULTRY's Women's Leadership Conference empowered with purpose (poultrytimes.com) — A national Women's Leadership Conference hosted in Tucker brought together women from poultry, egg and agriculture companies to focus on career growth, burnout and mentorship. Speakers and panels emphasized building authentic professional reputations, setting boundaries, and supporting other women so more can move into leadership roles across the industry.
   

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    Had to relocate back to Texas in 2019 to take care of my ailing mother. Unfortunately, she passed away July 2025 due to severe dementia. I'm… (Nextdoor Dekalb County)
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🗞 Nearby News

Clarkston

  • Clarkston Rice Festival celebrates culture and community (decaturish.com)
  • Teen Answered Craigslist Ad in 2016, Then Endured Hours of Horror. Now a Man Is Charged with Rape, Kidnapping (people.com)

Stone Mountain

  • Popular Coffeehouse Chain Opens Its 19th Georgia Location in Stone Mountain (whatnow.com)
  • DeKalb school board votes 4-3 on superintendent finalist (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Premier Mark Brantley Delivers Keynote Address at St. Kitts-Nevis Association of Georgia Independence Gala (thestkittsnevisobserver.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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