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Tucker
Tucker is a census-designated place located mainly in DeKalb County, Georgia, there is also a small portion in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The population was 26,532 at the 2000 census. Although central Tucker, also known as "Main Street Tucker", is laid out as a planned "railroad town," it has never been formally incorporated, thus all services such as fire, police, water, schools etc. are provided by the county. If incorporated, Tucker would be the largest city in DeKalb County, Georgia (excluding Atlanta which is mostly in Fulton County). An exploratory committee formed by the Tucker Civic Association is currently exploring the possibilities of incorporating Tucker as a new city.
Nevertheless, the community has maintained a distinctive identity, centered on its public high school, churches, and locally owned and operated businesses such as the Cofer Brothers building supply business, Matthews' Cafeteria, and the Tucker Federal savings and loan association (although the latter institution was merged into RBC Centura). It also has been designated with its own ZIP code of 30084.
Tucker Celebration is a one-day community festival that includes a parade, market (arts/craft/food/information), live music, road race, pancake breakfast, and garden tour. Tucker Celebration is held on Tucker's Main Street, has approximately 10,000 attendees, and runs from 9am to 5pm. Proceeds are used by the Main Street Tucker Alliance for revitalization of the business core area of Tucker. Tucker Celebration is a fund-raiser for a variety of nonprofits. Hosted by the Main Street Tucker Alliance, the game vendors are coordinated by the Northlake Kiwanis, the road race is coordinated by the Tucker High School Band Booster Club, the pancake breakfast is coordinated by the Tucker High School Football Club, and Main Street Market is coordinated by the Main Street Tucker Alliance.
The mission of Main Street Tucker Alliance (MTA) is "To facilitate the combined efforts of business, civic and community groups, promote awareness, quality development and business recruitment for an attractive and economically healthy Downtown Tucker." The MainStreet Tucker Alliance is currently composed of Tucker Business Owners, Managers, Property Owners, and liaison members from other Business and Community Organizations in the Tucker Area. The organizational structure is that of a not for profit Georgia Corporation.
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