🦃 Post-turkey time

Waseem Abbas

18 hours ago

The tryptophan edition

Nov. 28 — It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Tucker. Well, we survived Thanksgiving, and I hope you found joy in the day, no matter where you were, who you were with, and what you overate.

As we are technically off for the holidays, this newsletter will be short and sweet. First, a few items for your paper calendar.

North Pole at Tucker Town Green will open Dec. 6 from 4-7 p.m.

A Winter Wreath Making Workshop takes place on Friday, Dec. 12 at Tucker Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sip on hot chocolate and snack on winter treats while creating your masterpiece. The cost is $15 per person. Register here.

Get crafty with nature this holiday season with a free family ornament workshop on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Tucker Recreation Center. During this workshop, children and adults can create beautiful, handmade, nature-inspired ornaments. Register here.

Now onto this week’s stories. Thanks for reading,
Cathy and Stephanie

DeKalb makes a pitch for retaining police services

A DeKalb County meeting on public safety in the Tucker area claimed that a recent police feasibility study overlooked key considerations that may render the formation of the city’s own department untenable.

The opinion was based on data and insights provided by DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Interim Police Chief Gregory Padrick, and COO Zach Williams during the Nov. 20 meeting, which was hosted by Tucker Civic Association.

The DeKalb County officials shared details with about 30 residents and Tucker officials about current crime trends, future and current technology resolutions to crime, and plans to have more staff and vehicles in the area to protect Tucker homes and businesses.

Here is Stephanie’s story about the meeting.

DeKalb County to Host 3rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards

SPONSORED BY DEKALB COUNTY OFFICE OF THE CEO

DeKalb County is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards, an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding leaders, innovators, and changemakers in the DeKalb community.

The gala will take place on December 13, 2025, at Perimeter Crowne Plaza Ravinia, bringing together distinguished guests, community partners, and supporters for a night of recognition and inspiration.

➞ Hosted by Ryan Cameron, award winning radio personality, comedian and philanthropist, and co-sponsored by DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, guests will enjoy a night to remember.

A sign of the times

Tucker’s name will soon be in lights after a unanimous vote by city council during its Nov. 24 meeting.

The city council approved a contract for the construction of gateway signage, which will be built by Hasbun Construction. The city’s first such signage will be placed at 2949 Lawrenceville Hwy., which is near the entrance to Interstate 285.

The two-sided, metal sign will have up-lights and landscaping, including a flower bed. The gateway signage and construction will cost $261,560, according to a presentation from Ishri Sankar, Tucker’s public works director.

Siggers’ owner charged with sexual battery

John Siggers, the owner of Tucker-based Siggers Hairdressers, who is the subject of a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit filed by a former employee, has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual battery.

DeKalb District Attorney’s Office representatives stated that the two charges are misdemeanors that the Office of the Solicitor General will handle.

Siggers was charged on Friday, Nov. 21, and released on an undisclosed bond about five hours later. According to information on the DeKalb County Sheriff website, the incidents associated with the charges occurred on Dec. 2, 2023, and May 3, 2024. One date aligns with allegations filed by a former employee cited in a lawsuit filed on Aug. 14 by former Siggers apprentice Stephanie Dhondt.

Note: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual assault claims.

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