Tucker salon owner charged with two counts of sexual battery
A well-known salon owner in Tucker has been charged with two counts of sexual battery after separate reports were made to law enforcement in consecutive years.
Cyclists hold memorial ride for 16-year-old killed in Tucker crash
Cyclists in Atlanta held a memorial ride for 16-year-old Kadar Alexander, who was killed in a Tucker e-bike crash, as his parents call for stronger safety measures and reflect on his lasting impact.
Tucker forum weighs creating city police force as debate grows
DeKalb officials highlighted major investments that improved response times, recruiting and police retention in Tucker.
Georgia non-profit sending medical supplies to hurricane-battered Jamaica
The organization Friends of Disabled Adults and Children is sending medical supplies down to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
DeKalb police officer investigated after encounter with transgender woman
DeKalb County police opened an internal investigation after a transgender woman was confronted for using a women’s restroom.
Voting in DeKalb County? Everything to know before you head to the polls
Voters across DeKalb County will decide a wide slate of local races on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, as dozens of city councils and mayoral seats go before the electorate.
Amazon Flex driver shot at in Tucker; neighbors say gunfire happens too often
An Amazon Flex driver was shot at while delivering packages early Friday morning in Tucker.
Tucker residents meeting to discuss new police department
Residents will weigh in Tuesday night on whether the city should form its own police department, according to Decaturish.com.
Hormel Tucker plant laying off about half its employees
Hormel said it will layoff more than 100 employees at its Tucker, Ga. plant later this year.
Tucker bans new drive-thru restaurants | What you need to know
Tucker City Council permanently bans new drive-through restaurants in key districts, replacing a temporary moratorium.
Tucker mayor sounds alarm over break-ins targeting businesses
At least seven Tucker businesses have been broken into by a group that includes kids as young as 12 years old.
Tucker motel settles $6M in child sex trafficking case
A hotel in DeKalb County has agreed to pay $6 million to a survivor of child sex trafficking.
Massive lawn equipment theft uncovered in Tucker: over 100 items recovered
A theft investigation in Tucker led police to a home with over 100 pieces of stolen lawn equipment, resulting in one arrest and felony charges.
Multiple Tucker businesses broken into early Tuesday morning
At least four businesses were hit by burglars early Tuesday morning in Tucker. The businesses were Ford's BBQ, Nicky's Undefeated, Village Burger and Yes Events Space -- all located around Main Street.
Tucker townhome fire leaves four firefighters injured, residents devastated
A fast-moving fire in Tucker engulfed three connected townhomes, injuring four DeKalb County firefighters who were hospitalized.
Tucker City Council discusses Northlake Mall's transformation into mixed-use complex
The owners of Northlake Mall plan to transform the space into a mixed-use development with 495 residential units, seeking input from Tucker City Council before proceeding.
63-year-old man wanted for breaking into beloved Tucker restaurant
DeKalb County Police are searching for a 63-year-old man accused of breaking into a beloved local restaurant Monday night and stealing cash.
'No Kings' Day rallies in protest of Trump taking place across metro Atlanta
Protests labeled "No Kings" rallies are taking place across metro Atlanta as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.
Man armed with box cutter arrested after SWAT standoff along LaVista Road in Tucker
Multiple DeKalb County police officers are on the scene of a barricade near Brockett and Lavista roads in the Tucker area.
Man arrested for killing woman at Tucker motel on Crescent Centre Boulevard
Police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a DeKalb County motel earlier this week.