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• Subject: Thoughts on Tucker??

  Hi there I am hoping someone can enlighten me about Tucker. My family is planning to relocate to Tucker. I have googled a lot.. but I love to hear from real people that live in the area. We have 3 small children and 2 big dogs. We are pretty excited about the move but I am looking for some information. Anything would be helpful. We are a diverse family and kids are 4/2/4months. I am looking at homes that are zoned for either Livsey/Midvale school. (thoughts on either) Looking for a church preschool program (any thoughts of First Baptist Church) safety issues? Looking at homes around Henderson Rd?? Parks.. playgrounds.. mom groups.. recreational activities? Family dining or adult dining? in town or close COMMUTE to Emory!!! If we live close to the beltline 9-10mi from Emory.. hopefully no more than 25min?? I heard Main St. is getting a face lift? soon? Crime? Safety? I know this is a lot but again any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  Answer:

  Dogs are required to be constrained so you will probably want to look for a house with a fenced backyard. Emory is about twenty minutes from Henderson Road if you don't get on I-285(you called it the beltline, we call it the Perimeter. If you get on 285 it can sometimes take 30mins to an hour just to go one exit--say LaVista to Stone Mountain Freeway). Livsey and Midvale are both good schools but you need to sign up early to get in the kindergarten classes as I've been told they fill up and then you have to find a private kindergarten. Emory also has daycare if you are going to be working regular day hours or going to school. Housing prices in the area range from around $200k up to $500 and $600K. I refer you to "realestate" for more info on that. You asked for a lot of info. Feel free to call Peg at 770-938-1356 for more info.

• Subject: Door-to-door Sales

  I plan to sell security systems door-to-door in Tucker. What kind of permit do I need to get?

  Answer(our thanks to Officer Bouie for this information):

  In the DeKalb County part of Tucker you need an ID Badge issued for residential door-to-door solicitation. You get it from DeKalb County Permits, a Regulator Enforcement Unit of the DeKalb Police Department(404-297-3934). [M-F 9-4]

  It costs $100 and they take MC, VISA, and money orders. You must bring a State of Georgia Business License, a state issued id and (a US birth certificate, a US Passport, or a US Military ID). If you are not a US citizen you must bring your green card or your work authorization card. These must be original documents.

  Gwinnett's requirements are similar.

• Subject: Building Permit, Tucker City Hall

  I just went to Gwinnett County to get a building permit for my property on Lawrencville Highway just past Jimmy Carter and they told me to call 770-938-1356 and talk to Tucker City Hall about getting a permit. My property has a Tucker mailing address but it is in Gwinnett County. Where is Tucker City Hall? Where do I need to get my building permit.

  Answer:

  Tucker City Hall is in the minds of the citizens of Tucker. It does not exist. Tucker is currently unincorporated and gains its services from DeKalb County and Gwinnett County. It is a mistake to think that because you have a Tucker mailing address you get your services from the City of Tucker. Your services come from the county you are in, in your case, Gwinnett. We called Gwinnett County Planning Services and got the information you need to get your permit. Call 678-518-6000.

  For DeKalb County you may visit the website at http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/planning/index.html or call 404-371-4915.

  Thanks for your question and Welcome to Tucker!

• Subject: UTILITIES: Where do we apply?

  > Please email so I know where to apply for utilities for my residence at xxxxxxxxx, Tucker, GA.

  Thank you so much for your response in this matter.

  Our answer:

  Ga.Power for electricity-->1-888-660-5890
  
  anyone of a number of gas companies for natural gas--I use Ga. Natural Gas-->770-850-6200 or 1-877-850-6200

  to report a gas leak call Atlanta Gas Light Company at 770-907-4231 or 1-877-427-4321
  
  you're in DeKalb County so water is 404-378-4475
  
  I think garbage is automatic but ask the water people when you call.
  
  phone--ATT-->1-888-757-6500

  cable--comcast-->404-266-2278
  
  Good luck.  Let me know how it goes.

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