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How this local scientist had a lasting political, economic impact on Dawson County and beyond

This portrait shows William Roscoe Tucker sometime in the 1930s. Photo courtesy of Julie Turner.

tucker — This portrait shows William Roscoe Tucker sometime in the 1930s. Photo courtesy of Julie Turner.

Known in part for his role in helping bring the Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Lab to Dawson County, there’s much more to the late William “Roscoe” Tucker than meets the eye.