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Morning Norcross! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Norcross's new public safety building means for your neighborhood
  • How Norcross' new projects could reshape traffic, housing and downtown life
  • Norcross man gets life without parole after deadly Villa Rica home invasion

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New public safety building opens in metro Atlanta city amid rise in surveillance concerns (wsbtv.com) — Norcross has opened a new $26 million public safety building on Buford Highway, housing police, a courtroom, and a real-time communications center to speed up emergency responses. The complex also includes a rentable community room, officer training space, and room for future technology like drones, with city leaders stressing transparency and trust in how surveillance tools are used.
   

2. Gwinnett County: Fueled for Growth (savannahherald.com) — Norcross is in line for major redevelopment, with projects like Magnolia Grove, Jefferson Plaza, Norcross Gateway and the Buford Highway Master Plan expected to add up to $175 million in value and reshape walkability. The article also highlights new affordable housing at Crest Pointe Village in Norcross and expanded Ride Gwinnett microtransit service, tying these changes to Gwinnett County's broader economic boom and education pipeline.
   

3. Man get's life form murder during home invasion (douglascountysentinel.com) — A Norcross man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus an additional life term and 136 years, for killing a Villa Rica man and injuring others during a 2024 home invasion. Jurors heard harrowing testimony about the attack on family members and children inside the house; the defendant's attorneys have already filed a motion seeking a new trial.
   

4. Baby Boomers Help Push Atlanta Medical Space Rents Above Traditional Office (bisnow.com) — Norcross figures into a major shift in Atlanta's medical real estate market, with a 28,000-square-foot lease renewal on Oakbrook Parkway among the largest recent medical office deals. As baby boomers age and outpatient care expands, medical office rents are now surpassing traditional office space, signaling rising demand and potentially higher costs for healthcare providers across the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • Preschool Storytime
    Doraville Library -
    10:30 am
  • Boys Basketball Workouts (Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    4:30 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Anime Bites for Adults
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    2:00 pm
  • Future Ready: Teen Life Skills Series 2
    Redan-Trotti Library - Conference Room
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It looks like I'll be adopting this little cute kitten that apparently got 'dropped off' by its mother, and left behind to fend for herself.
    It's been several days since she appeared at my doorstep, all alone, and crying loudly. I guess some mama kitties do that, and the mama likely knew I… (Nextdoor Norcross)
  • Hey guys,
    I'm interested in doing volunteer work in the surrounding area of Peachtree Corners and possibly cities nearby. My availabilities are in the morning… (Nextdoor Jones Bridge)
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Norcross. Apply here.
  • LPL Financial posted a job opening for Financial Advisor - Georgia United Credit Union in Duluth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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