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Tucker Volunteers Keep Rivers Alive

Tucker Civic Association’s Fifth Annual Rivers Alive cleanup helped a struggling corner of Tucker get a much needed facelift.

It was the spectacle of all spectacles. The monster tractor tire had been in the South Fork Peachtree Creek by Cowan Road for over five years. Many of TCA's annual volunteers have tried and tried again to get that bad-boy out of the creek, but to no avail. With an old-fashioned heave-ho, a dozen men pushed the 800 pound, five foot by two foot monster from the creek onto the shoreline. But it’s not over yet. More rolling, pushing, chaining, and dragging; the monster tire nicknamed “Cara” finally makes its debut back to civilization.  The cheers were heard by many and the glee felt by all. It was the perfect ending to a perfect morning filled with food, trash, art, recyclables, paint, camaraderie and more. About 150 dedicated volunteers made…

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UPDATE: 'Rivers Alive' Returns in October

A reminder about the next event.

The Tucker Civic Association, in conjunction with RIVERS ALIVE, sincerely thanks you for stepping up to volunteer for the first time, or as a returning volunteer in the Fifth Annual Rivers Alive Clean Up. Your past participation has been a valuable part of our success. Even if you don't know exactly how many people (besides yourself) will be coming this year, we'd still like to know if you're coming. It's important for planning purposes. Take a moment now and reply with a YES or NO. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 4315 Cowan Road, Tucker, GA (two buildings to the right of the Ace Hardware) from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. *Heavy rain date is Saturday, Oct. 20 at the same time. This year we have a very special surprise! For …

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What's Up at Tucker Farmers Market

Tucker Civic Association will be signing up volunteers for the Fifth Annual Rivers Alive Clean Up.

Thanks for a much better turn-out last week at the Tucker Farmers Market. We are hoping it's the start of the trend, and that we'll see you this week, too! Just a quick reminder: We are extending our season into December. The last market will be Dec. 13, 2012.  In the Community Booth, you'll find the Tucker Civic Association signing up volunteers for their Fifth Annual Rivers Alive Clean Up on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. - noon. With an art station for kids (10 and up) and live music from Tucker's very own Zach Whiteis, you will have more fun cleaning than you can believe. Plan out your shopping list for the whole week with our Vendor Roster! We really hope to see you there today, Thursday, September 13, from 4-8 p.m., in the BOA parking …

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'Rivers Alive' Is Back

The popular event returns October 6, and volunteers are needed.

The Tucker Civic Association, in conjunction with RIVERS ALIVE, will be hosting its Fifth Annual Rivers Alive Clean Up and would like to enlist your help. We are expecting another great year of improving the Tucker area. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 4200 Cowan Road in Tucker (two buildings to the right of Ace Hardware) from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. (Heavy rain date is Saturday, Oct. 20). If you would like to provide your support by volunteering, let us know "Yes" or "No" by August 14, 2012 by emailing volunteertca@gmail.com.   If you will be participating, please provide us the name of your group, number of volunteers, and a lead contact person with their information. A small group of a few people is OK …

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Sign Up Now for Rivers Alive 2012

New partnerships have been formed to improve the creeks and greenspaces in town.

The kickoff for the 5th Annual Rivers Alive cleanup, hosted by Tucker Civic Association, will be held Tuesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. This year's event brings new partnerships with Friends of Tucker Parks and Trees Atlanta, and plans to plant 350 native hardwood tree saplings in and around Tucker's green space. Two locations are among the top contenders for the project – the Tucker Nature Preserve and Twin Brothers Lakes at Johns Homestead. Suggestions of other locations and opinions of what to do are welcomed at the meeting. “These two pieces of property,” said Parks and Greenspace committee co-chair Pam McNall, “before we got our hands on them, were barely used by the public and the county. They are two of the most gorgeous pieces of land in …

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Tucker Civic's Fourth Annual Rivers Alive Clean-Up a Huge Success

Two abandoned Tucker lakes and surrounding property received some much needed attention.

The day was picture perfect. Cool breeze, bright warm sun, and a blue sky so clear it looked violet. Dozens of teenagers, tweens and adults marched down Stapp Road on the western end of Tucker last Saturday morning towards their work project for the day - a 160-person “Rivers Alive” cleanup at Twin Brothers Lakes on the historic Johns Homestead property. This 47-acre piece of incredible Tucker green space has two lakes and wetlands teeming with wildlife such as beaver, blue herons, hawks, ducks, turtles, snakes and fish. The lakes were originally created 60 years ago as a pay fishing lake. About seven years ago DeKalb County bought the property around the old Johns Homestead with the intention of establishing a nature preserve, hiking …

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Illegal Litter Bugs Need to Skip Town

Tucker is filled with beautiful neighborhoods, lovely parks, and other people’s garbage.

As Lead Coordinator for this year’s annual Rivers Alive cleanup, I have the down and dirty yet entertaining job of driving around the nooks and crannies of our town to find the dirt. The old junk. The illegal garbage dumping grounds of Tucker, Georgia. With our rivers, lakes and streams in mind, I scout out used and abused locations around town that need a little love and attention. Twin Brothers Lakes, various small local parks, South Fork Peachtree Creek, just to name a few sites. If you’re friends with me on Facebook you may recall my upsetting rant a few days after last year’s Rivers Alive cleanup. We scoured a ¼ mile stretch of South Fork Peachtree Creek by Sarr Parkway and Greer Circle. By the time we finished, the place was bright …

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