The Smoke Rise Civic Association (SRCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving the character, beauty, and shared spaces that make Smoke Rise a distinctive and welcoming community. Serving more than 2,300 homes, SRCA maintains the neighborhood features that unify our area — from landscaped entrances to the iconic Smoke Rise medallions and street‑name sign toppers found throughout the community.
SRCA exists to care for the common areas and visual markers that define Smoke Rise. Through membership dues and directed donations, we maintain and enhance the elements that give our neighborhood its identity and sense of place.
SRCA funds and manages ongoing projects that keep Smoke Rise looking its best, including: Landscaped entrances and common areas Street‑name sign toppers that mark most intersections Signature Smoke Rise medallions at neighborhood entrances Long‑term beautification and identity projects These efforts are entirely supported by residents who choose to join or donate.
These are the board members who help keep Smoke Rise running smoothly.
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Darrin Gambino moved to Smoke Rise in June of 2022 with his wife and daughter after nearly 20 years living intown in Kirkwood and Edgewood.
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I’m proud to have been born and raised in Smoke Rise. Today, my husband and I are raising our four boys in the same wonderful community. Our family also owns a 3rd generation restaurant in Tucker.
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A lifelong resident of Georgia, and a proud resident of the Smoke Rise Community since January of 2019. Smoke Rise is a distinctive community known for its tree-lined streets, diverse architecture, preserved natural landscape, parks, trails, recreational clubs, and country club. I joined the SRCA Board to strengthen connections among residents, advocate for community priorities, foster collaboration with local government, and help ensure Smoke Rise continues to thrive.
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Tucker resident since 1990 and a Smoke Riser since 2002. Daughter attended Smoke Rise Elementary. Retired from Emory after 37 years of service as a veterinarian in 2024.
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