On Wednesday, November 13, the Tucker Summit CID business owners and members gathered at Stone Ridge Event Center to get updates on developments and improvements in the district. DeKalb County CEO-elect Lorraine Cochran-Johnson spoke about her focus on growing DeKalb County and leveraging existing resources to attract businesses that will result in business development in DeKalb County. TSCID President Emory Morsberger is on CEO-elect Cochran-Johnson’s transition team where they will address ongoing matters like public safety, infrastructure, responsible government and more.

John McHenry, the City of Tucker’s City Manager, and Larry Kaiser, the CID’s infrastructure engineer, provided updates on upcoming infrastructure improvements like two new turn lanes on Mountain Industrial Boulevard at Hugh Howell Road and safety improvements on Mountain Industrial Boulevard at Highway 78. Lighting improvements are still in progress with the next phase of installation slated for the winter.

“There is no cheaper way to reduce crime than by lighting up the district,” said Emory Morsberger.

View TSCID Infrastructure Improvement slides here.

View more photos from the Fall Owners Meeting here.

Following the 2024 election, we’d like to congratulate the presiding representatives in our district.

Hank Johnson was reelected as the U.S. House Representative representing the 4th District in Georgia. He has diligently served our district since 2007.

Stone Mountain resident and lawyer, Randal Mangham, was elected to the U.S. Senate District 55 seat. Mangham previously served as the Georgia House Representative for District 94 in 2000.

There will be a runoff election on December 3 between Jacqueline Adams and LaDena Bolton for the DeKalb County Super District 7 post. Please visit the DeKalb County website for polling information and thank you for voting

On Tuesday, November 12, DeKalb County District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick held a townhall meeting to discuss the county’s water and sewer rates. Commissioner Patrick expressed how important it was for residents and business owners to receive the latest information on rate changes and the impact it will have on infrastructure and efficient services in the future. Committee members District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, along with District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson also attended the meeting.

Attendees also heard from the Public Works & Infrastructure (PWI) committee about the upcoming rate increase vote, which is on the November 19 Board of Commissioners’ business meeting agenda.

A primary concern raised by residents—both those attending in person and virtually—was affordability, as well as the potential requirement for condominium and multi-family housing complexes to install individual water meters.

The meeting will be available to view in its entirety on Commissioner Patrick’s website and Facebook page. View presentation here.

Tucker Summit CID recently commissioned an economic impact report for the district. Below is a summary of the findings:

Located at 1940 Forge Street, Doug MacLean founded MacLean Machinery in 2010. After leaving his 15-year partnership with Redwood International Machinery (at the same location), MacLean started a refurbishing program and found success in selling pre-owned Amada machines, used for pressing sheet metal, turret punching and general fabrication.

In 2020, Doug’s son, Shaun MacLean, took the business a step further with IPG LightWELD equipment and training. Also located within the 18,000 square-foot facility, Shaun’s LightWELD division distributes handheld and robotic laser welders. Shaun provides the training for any user to become an expert and also produces high-end instructional videos for not only the welding machinery but for large corporations like RAS Systems USA.

The MacLeans anticipate laser welding will be a game-changer, and they are prepared to scale for growth. We love to see such innovation in our district!

Have you noticed how beautiful the fall leaves changing colors are in our community? We have Southern Care Lawn & Landscape to thank for keeping our corridors well groomed and maintained.

Enjoy this aerial view of our district with new drone footage.

The City of Tucker held its annual Tucker Manufacturing Day last month on October 3 at Tucker High School where numerous manufacturers including Sugar Bowl Bakery, WinCup Prudential Overall Supply and more from the district participated.

More than 600 students from Tucker High School engaged in nearly 50 mock interviews and had the opportunity to network and discuss industry trends and manufacturing jobs with representatives from these major companies.

Santa returns with presents and breakfast at FODAC’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7.

WSB Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns is hosting the event from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Rehoboth Baptist Church, where proceeds will support FODAC’s Pediatric Home Medical Equipment Program. More than 300 children with mobility challenges a year benefit from proceeds of these fun family breakfasts with our favorite jolly elf.

Purchase tickets or learn how else you can help on the FODAC website.

Bring your friends, family and colleagues together to celebrate the holidays in our district! We have three fantastic venues for your festive celebrations.

Stars and Strikes is fun for the whole family with bowling, arcade games, dining and private rooms to keep everyone happy and entertained.

Stoneridge Event Center is a 20,000 square foot facility with beautifully landscaped grounds and 12,000 square foot ballroom to host your indoor or outdoor parties, events or gatherings.

Tucker Brewing Company was voted the fourth best beer garden in America by USA Today, boasting quality food and drink with a fun, relaxed atmosphere for friends and family – even your pets!

Plan your holiday gatherings in any of our incredible venues!

TSCID’s Lewis Road at Rock Mountain Boulevard Operational Improvement Project is now live on our website.

This work generally entails grading, demolition,
asphalt paving, curb and gutter, storm line installation, striping and all related materials as shown on the Construction Plans prepared by Blue Landworks, LLC, as provided on the CID website. The project is jointly funded by the City of Tucker and the Tucker Summit CID. Contractors submitting a bid must be GDOT pre-qualified.

Submissions close at 5 p.m. on December 4, 2024.

We are so fortunate to have successful and prospering businesses in our district, many of whom have been located here for decades, like Joe Burton Company! Joe Burton Company has been in the district since 1973, offering specialty construction products to contractors for more than 50 years!

Let us know if you are a longstanding business owner so we can celebrate you and your company’s success as well! Please take this quick survey to highlight your business.

Make sure your planned signage and architectural structures are within regulations! Review the Tucker Overlay District Regulations on our website.