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Newk’s Eatery opens in massive new DeKalb development

A new Newk's Eatery is open in DeKalb County.
A new Newk's Eatery is open in DeKalb County.
By Joshua Sharpe
Sept 25, 2017

Newk’s Eatery is the latest business to open in the massive Tucker Meridian development, which brought a variety of businesses to the city of Tucker.

The Tucker Meridian development is located at the intersection of Lavista Road and Northlake Parkway. Stores includes Dick's Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby and more.

Newk’s opened Monday, the city said.

Also newly opened is Nothing Bundt Cakes.

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