Early voting for the General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election, and election day is Tuesday, May 21! There are several critical races on this year’s ballot including the DeKalb County CEO, Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, judicial races, state legislative and Congressional races.

Georgia is an open primary state, meaning residents can choose which primary to vote in. Here is what you need to know:

Please remember to vote. Your voice matters.

Incorporated in 2016, Smoke Rise is a cozy residential community nestled within the City of Tucker along Hugh Howell Road. Considered one of the district’s “best kept secret” where one can go to rejuvenate, relax and enjoy, is Smoke Rise Country Club.

Founded in 1998 on land donated by Gene Cofer and his family, the club’s amenities, which include a renowned 18-hole golf course, eight tennis courts, a junior Olympic-size swimming facility, dining room, ballroom and boardroom, offer families and individuals the oasis and respite of a five-star resort. Offering an oasis to more than 300 members, Smoke Rise Country Club creates 20-30 jobs during the slow season and up to 50 jobs during the high season.

The new Café 1117 sports bar is due to open by the end of the month. Smoke Rise Country Club also benefits the community by partnering with nearby schools and supporting junior golf and tennis programs.

Commissioner Steve Bradshaw recently released the 2022-2023 District 4 Report. As Chair of the Finance, Audit and Budget Committee, Bradshaw hosted three informational meetings throughout District 4 to review DeKalb County’s proposed 2023 Budget. Over the past seven years, under his watchful eye, Commissioner Bradshaw has returned more than $474,900 to the general fund, which supports the county’s operations — $127,160 was returned between 2022-2023 alone.

View Commissioner Bradshaw’s full report here.

Tucker Summit CID is hosting its first Member Happy Hour of the year this Thursday, May 16, at Tucker Brewing Company from 5 – 7 p.m.

Join us as we network and enjoy the nice weather with our fellow business and property owners. Enter to win a golf foursome at Smoke Rise Country Club or discounts to Stars and Strikes!

RSVP here or add the event to your calendar here.

DeKalb County resident, Chakira Johnson, holds a civil engineering degree from Georgia Tech and currently serves as the city engineer for the City of South Fulton. Recognized as one of the “50 Notable Women” by Engineering Georgia and a 2020 member of the Leadership DeKalb class, Johnson is dedicated not only to improving infrastructure but also fostering community development.

In her time at Georgia Tech, Johnson was among the minority of women in her civil engineering class, but she has witnessed a significant increase in female representation in the field since then. She believes that young women are attracted to civil engineering for its community-building aspect and opportunities to shape neighborhoods.

Chakira Johnson’s contributions have helped pave the way for more equitable opportunities for women in engineering and building communities.

Demetrius McCoy is a dynamic community leader, blending innovation with motivational speaking to advocate for his fellow citizens and inspire the next generation.

With a background spanning academia and community service, McCoy earned his Bachelor of Arts from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia and furthered his studies by completing a Master of Science degree at Brenau University and pursuing additional education in Pastoral Counseling at Argosy University. Professionally, McCoy serves as Chief of Staff to Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, representing over 150,000 residents in DeKalb County, while also leading as the Senior Pastor at Word of Life Christian Church.

Committed to public service, he deeply understands the importance of accountable and experienced leadership for the county’s 350,000 residents, striving to ensure safety, economic prosperity, and an excellent quality of life for all constituents. With a robust educational background, community involvement and practical experience, McCoy is dedicated to continuing DeKalb County’s progress.

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.