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What's up Norcross! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Norcross lawmaker is boosting kids' AI skills

Also on today's calendar: Norcross/Peachtree Ridge/Dunwoody and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Dr. Arlene Beckles Congratulates Three Baldwin Elementary School Students on Completion of 'AI Sprouts Summer Camp' (house-press.com) — Norcross-area State Rep. Arlene Beckles is spotlighting three Baldwin Elementary students who completed an online "AI Sprouts" summer camp, building games and simple AI projects. She ties their success to her push for broader digital literacy in Georgia, encouraging more local families to explore similar tech opportunities for kids in House District 96.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • đAM Intramurals: Basketballđ(Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    8:15 am
  • Sensory Story Bins
    Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Story Blossom Tree Display
    Redan-Trotti Library -
  • Girls Basketball Morning Workouts (Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    7:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need a recommendation for a plumber for a drip in my utility room.
    I used one plumber twice but it's dripping again so I need someone else. Plz, don't recommend yourself. Give me the name of someone you've have… (Nextdoor Rockborough North)
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools posted a job opening for Assist Head Custodian - Custodial Services - School in Norcross. Apply here.
  • Intuitive Surgical, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Production Planner in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

Doraville

Duluth

  • Study shows Georgia families skipping meals, taking on debt to survive (wctv.tv)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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