A new community event is coming to the area, with a charity barbecue scheduled for August. This event is hosted by an organization that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by pairing them with shelter dogs. In other news, a local police department is receiving funding for a crime prevention initiative.

The city of Tucker is also launching a new program for high school students to get involved in community decisions. Further information on these developments and other local news can be found through Rough Draft Atlanta, which covers intown neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA.