<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Tucker, <em>Atlanta</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Tucker was settled in the 1820s but started to realize its full potential in 1892 when the railroad came with the Tucker post office on its heels. After WWII, Tucker morphed into agriculture with industrial and retail sidelines. Once the CDC found its home nearby in 1947, Tucker took off and in the 60s it earned its moniker, &ldquo;DeKalb&rsquo;s Area of Golden Opportunity&rdquo;, thanks to the excess of job opportunities, banks founded by community leaders, shopping plazas, and even a youth-oriented football league.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">In November 2015, Tucker finally became a city in its own right as the residents voted to incorporate. The homes are affordable in the $100K to $700K range while still maintaining a comfortable spaciousness with average home size coming in at roughly 2,075 square feet. With the new-city status came efforts to invest in road improvement, city beautification bills, and the acquisition of city-based green space. You&rsquo;ll be sure to find a home of your taste as much of the house construction happened between the 60s to the 90s and runs the gamut from ranch to traditional style.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">While the local shopping is good what with Northlake mall complete with a food court stocked with delicious food and the renovated downtown area of Tucker that has amazing shops and restaurants, Tucker&rsquo;s outdoor activities are where it really excels. What used to be Tucker Elementary School was turned into Tucker Recreational Center and outdoor destinations include Kelley C. Cofer Park, Henderson Park, Peters Park, and Montreal Park. Tucker Nature Preserve is where you can go to take in the wildlife and flora.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">In the over 230 acres that the recreation areas and parks cover you&rsquo;ll be sure to find something to occupy your time whether you like to play tennis, baseball, or soccer, take in a swim, or bring your children to a playground. Trails replete with lakes and creeks complete the outdoor experience.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Support for local farmers and artists come every Thursday when you can visit the Tucker Farmer&rsquo;s Market which gives you the opportunity to buy local with dairy, meat, and local grown produce. Handmade items from local artisans fill out the event along with First Thursday Food and Trucks Market where you can buy satisfyingly fabulous treats from the food trucks that visit the Farmer&rsquo;s Market and the surrounding community. &nbsp;</p>