Monday, April 8, 2013
The little garden with a big heart is a recipient of Tucker Civic Association's garden grant.
The Smoke Rise Community is celebrating its first year with a successful community garden. Doug Reynics is the mastermind and energy force behind the concept and execution of the 60 bed organic garden plot that is located at the entrance to the Smoke Rise Community. He has rallied a small group of dedicated volunteers to help with another successful summer growing season. There are big plans for the installation of a pollinator bed with the assistance of Dekalb Master Gardener Wayne Cook. There are even plans for the installation of several bee hives in the very near future. The little garden with a big heart is a recipient of the Tucker Civic Association garden grant. The money will be used to build a work shed. Homes in Smoke Rise are …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Private visitation takes place on Friday.
A memorial service for Gene Wise will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Tucker First United Methodist Church. He was a member of their Wesley Fellowship Sunday School class for over 40 years. Wise died on April 1 at the age of 87. He was a contributor to the Smoke Signal, the community newspaper for the Smoke Rise area. After serving in World War II, Wise studied Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech and graduated in 1949. He was employed as a general contractor before becoming a commercial real estate broker. Wise was also involved with the DeKalb Republican Party. Patch reader Pam Heisler commented on the Smoke Rise Facebook page: "Gene was always so involved and such a caring person - he served as pretty much the "…
Monday, March 4, 2013
Corkran was diagnosed with thyroid cancer six months ago.
A memorial service will be held this month for Cassie Corkran, who died Feb. 24 of cancer at her Smoke Rise home at the age of 55. The 'Celebration of Life' will be held at the Smoke Rise Country Club, 4900 Chedworth Drive, on March 17 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Corkran is survived by her mother, Blanche Taylor; husband, Dr. Edward Corkran, and daughter, Reilly Corkran, among many other relatives. Her obituary can be read here.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Promo film features Tucker, Smoke Rise, and Stone Mountain.
A couple of months ago, a production crew hired by Sotheby's International Realty was spotted on Main Street in Tucker shooting footage for a promotional video of the area. Have a look at a first edit of the video - it's not the final version, which we will show you when ready. This one does give a pretty good idea of what the finished product will look like, though. It includes quite a bit of Tucker, Smoke Rise, and Stone Mountain. See anyone you know? Footage of Tucker Patch's editor on his laptop computer at Sweet Dee's Bakeshop seems to have ended up on the cutting room floor. Oh well... Thanks to Tiffany Nelms of Virtual Studio Innovations for sending in the video.
Friday, September 28, 2012
There's still time to sign up.
The Tucker High School Quarterback Club’s Golf Tournament is on Monday, Oct. 1, at Smoke Rise Country Club. The cost will be $100.00 per player or $400.00 per team which covers cover green fees, the cart, and a "goody" bag with assorted items (hat, etc.). There will also be raffle tickets for a chance to win merchandise from the Golf Pro Shop, etc. Beginning at 5 p.m. they will have a "Social Hour" in the Men's Grill area and patio (weather permitting) for those that don’t play, can't get off work, or want to come later to show their support for the program. They will have a cash bar and will be asking for monetary contributions for the QB Club. Checks can be made payable to Tucker Quarterback Club (please reference or note the Golf …
