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π± Patch AM: How Eric Pitts III powered Norcross past Peachtree Ridge
And on the Norcross Patch calendar - Discovery Garden Park Board Meeting

Good morning to you Norcross! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Eric Pitts III powered Norcross past Peachtree Ridge
Also on today's calendar: Movie Monday: Wicked For Good 6:30 p.m. Showing and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eric Pitts Iii Game Report: vs Peachtree Ridge (maxpreps.com) — Norcross football standout Eric Pitts III led the Blue Devils past Peachtree Ridge with 12 tackles and an interception, continuing a strong stretch of defensive play. The team now turns its attention to a home matchup against Parkview on Oct. 23, giving local fans another chance to see whether Norcross can keep its momentum going.
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📸 Around Norcross
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norcross
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★ Featured events ★
- Discovery Garden Park Board Meeting →
2nd Floor Conference Room, Norcross
6:00 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Movie Monday: Wicked For Good 6:30 p.m. Showing →
Cultural Arts & Community Center, Norcross
6:30 pm - Movie Monday: Wicked For Good →
Cultural Arts & Community Center, Norcross
6:30 pm - SeaMe Systems Sign Connect Live Demonstration →
C&C Signs and Graphics, 5150 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross
11:00 am - Tree Preservation Board Meeting →
2nd Floor Conference Room, Norcross
4:00 pm - Parks, Green Spaces & Trails Commission Meeting →
2nd Floor Conference Room, Norcross
5:00 pm - A Taste of Black Gwinnett: Content Creators Edition →
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St NW, Norcross
7:00 pm - Coffee With Council Meeting →
45 South Cafè, Norcross
8:00 am - Pedal Norcross →
Downtown Norcross, Norcross
3:00 pm
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Babbling Babies Storytime
Doraville Library -
10:30 am - Sip, Paint, and Unwind
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am - Peachtree Corners Business Association Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup →
4989 Peachtree Parkway Suite 215, Peachtree Corners
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Senske Family of Companies posted a job opening for Part-time Holiday Decor Crew (Must have Ladder Experience) with Potential Full-Time in Norcross. Apply here.
- Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peachtree Corners
- Air Force Awards Ophir Corp. $34.6M to Support B-2 Stealth Bombers (clearancejobs.com)
- Cell Cycle Assay Kits Market To 2035: Oncology R&D Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)
Doraville
- Collins vs. Ossoff Debate Highlights: Key Takeaways Unpacked (dailysignal.com)
- In 1978, A California Home Improvement Chain Called Handy Dan Fired Two Of Its Senior Leaders. Nearly Five Decades Later, Those Two Men Each Built A Fortune Of Over $10 Billion, And Handy Dan Has Been Out Of Business Since 1989 (newsbreak.com)
- Read the full transcript from the town hall debate between Keisha Lance Bottoms, Rick Jackson (atlantanewsfirst.com)
Ok Norcross! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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