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And on the Tucker Patch calendar - 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair
Coffee in hand, Tucker? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Tucker's new pet-sale ban could affect your next adoption.
- Tucker volleyball's home streak ends—what the latest losses reveal.
- Why a Tucker awards show performance is now a legal flashpoint.
Also on today's calendar: 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
- Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metro Atlanta city council sets limits on pet sales (wsbtv.com) — Tucker's City Council has approved a new ordinance banning the sale of dogs, cats, and domestic rabbits in public spaces like parking lots, roadsides, and parks, giving local code enforcement clear power to issue citations and fines. City leaders and animal advocates say the change should curb impulse pet purchases, reduce intake at crowded DeKalb shelters, and encourage more adoptions of animals already waiting for homes. 
• Volleyball Recap: Chamblee's Offense Sparked by Yana Barga (maxpreps.com) — Tucker High's volleyball team saw its six-game home winning streak snapped in a 2–0 loss to Chamblee, dropping the Tigers to an 18–14 record. Despite a strong second set, Tucker couldn't overcome Chamblee's serving and attack, then quickly returned to action with another 2–0 defeat against Jonesboro on September 17.
• Woman Says Sky Whatley Stage Slap Left Her With Two Black Eyes, Plans Lawsuit (complex.com) — A woman says she was struck by Southern soul singer Sky Whatley during a performance at the Legendary Awards Show at Londzell Performing Arts Theatre in Tucker, leaving her with two black eyes and prompting a police report and planned lawsuit. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, has sparked an investigation while she urges supporters not to respond with harassment or hate.
📸 Around Tucker
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucker
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★ Featured events ★
- 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair →
Mount Moriah Now Church, 1983 Brockett Rd, Tucker
8:30 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Decompress with Perler Beads
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
5:30 pm - Baby Babbles Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
9:30 am - Tales for Twos
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
10:30 am - Family Storytime
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
5:30 pm - Public Comment Sessions: Student Assignment Project
Tucker high School, 5036 Lavista Rd, Tucker
6:00 pm - 26th Annual Who LOVES Ya? Golf Tournament →
Heritage Golf Links, 4445 Britt Road, Tucker - The Buy Box: Atlanta Deal Exhibit →
4898 Lavista Road, Tucker - Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody - Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
11:00 am - 19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival →
Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta
11:00 am
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
📣 Tucker Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Addison Group posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist or Accounts Receivable Specialist in Tucker. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stone Mountain
- South Walton vs Stone Mountain (maxpreps.com)
Chamblee
- DeKalb property tax office will offer extended hours starting Sept. 21 (roughdraftatlanta.com)
- A Birdfeeder's Journal: Go where adventure leads you (nowgeorgia.com)
- 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Georgia Restaurants Locals Keep Coming Back To (takingthekids.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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