Dick's Sporting Goods is hosting a three-day opening celebration in Tucker, featuring appearances from former Atlanta outfielder Brian Jordan and Atlanta United player Greg Garza.

Beginning Friday at 8 a.m., the event runs through Sunday at the store in the new Tucker Meridian development, which is located at the intersection of Lavista Road and Northlake Parkway.

Garza will be there Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by Jordan from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The first 100 people in line Friday get a free T-shirt, the company said. The first 100 people on Saturday get a “mystery” gift card with a value from $5 to $500, with only one person getting the highest value.

The card giveaway will be repeated Sunday, when the opening event begins at 9 a.m. The opening event on Friday and Saturday begin at 8 a.m.

Like DeKalb County News Now on Facebook | Follow on Twitter and Instagram

In other news:

DeKalb Sheriff's defense says he won't respond Tuesday

About the Author

Keep Reading

An aerial photo shows some of the homes in Buckhead nestled in trees against part of the Atlanta skyline. Atlanta has adopted a goal of 50% canopy coverage, but the city’s tree cover has been short of that mark for years. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2021)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Featured

The Midtown Atlanta skyline is shown in the background as an employee works in Cargill's new office, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta.  (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com