In 1984 the East Tucker Civic Association (ETCA) was formed to address community issues. Members were mainly from the Lawrenceville Highway corridor area from LaVista Road to Gwinnett County. In 1995, community participation in the Association began growing rapidly as ETCA became more involved in larger rezoning and land use issues. To better address the needs of the community, the Association reorganized into a not-for-profit corporation doing business as Tucker Civic Association (TCA).

The purpose of TCA is to promote the health, safety and welfare of Tucker Community residents by:

• helping to preserve the small town atmosphere and to enhance the sense of community within Tucker
• developing, maintaining and promoting a strategic plan for the betterment of the community
• helping to maintain the integrity of the residential areas and opposing intrusions detrimental to the neighborhoods
  of Tucker
• assisting in the improvement of existing commercial areas and in fostering a vibrant local economy;
• monitoring planning, land use, zoning and other issues affecting Tucker and informing and educating community members about such issues so that they can make informed decisions and take appropriate action to protect their rights and interests
• communicating with the DeKalb County Commission, other relevant organizations and governing bodies on behalf of the Tucker Community regarding planning, land use, zoning and other issues of concern.