Soon-to-be-Dissolved by the State: Tucker Civic, Tucker 2014, Tucker 2015, Tucker Together and Tucker Business Association

We're not sure what is going on here, but thought you would like to know about these local non-profits that are in danger of being dissolved. Is the new city government planning to take over all these responsibilities so that volunteers will not be involved in matters that we previously had a lot of local control over? (like zoning, permitting, etc.)

A simple review of the Secretary of State's website shows something is going on in Tucker since the community voted to become a city - all of its notable non-profits are now at risk of being administratively dissolved. You can try it for yourself here.

It is also interesting to note that many of our newly elected council members, including the Mayor, have been linked to many of these groups or relied upon their endorsements and support in order to get into office in the first place.

But, here is an overview of what you will find:

Tucker Civic: Has not paid its annual dues to the state of Georgia since 2014. Currently on the "Non compliant" list and in danger of being forcibly dissolved by the state.

Tucker 2014: Listed as active/non-compliant. Note states current year AR has not been paid.

Tucker 2015: Listed as active/non-compliant. Note states current year AR has not been paid.

Tucker Together: Listed as active/non-compliant.

Tucker Business Association: After being sent a formal letter that received no response in the given time frame, this non-profit has been dissolved by the state.

Only the Tucker Main Street Corporation appeared to be in compliance and active in the state of Georgia through the current year.

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