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🌱 Patch AM: Norcross Belk is closing—what it means for Snellville shoppers

Coming up on the Snellville Patch calendar: Harvest Fest: Focus & Thrive

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Hey there, Snellville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Norcross Belk is closing—what it means for Snellville shoppers

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Fest: Focus & Thrive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belk to shut down Gwinnett County department store after 25 years (newsbreak.com) — Snellville shoppers will still have a nearby Belk even after the company closes its long-running Norcross store on Peachtree Parkway in January 2027. The Norcross location is offering discounts up to 75% until it shuts its doors, while Belk says customers can continue shopping at its stores in Snellville, Buford, and Cumming.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey, does anyone know where I can take 3 found kittens?
    Twin grey girls and a male that looks like tom from tom and Jerry. Super sweet and all use a make shift litter box. (Nextdoor Rosebud Park)
  • Is anyone missing this beautiful cat?
    Has a bluecollar with a bell. Found on Vine in Sunrise Estates between Timber Lane and Meadow. (Nextdoor Eastwood)
  • Panera posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Snellville. Apply here.
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Server - Webb Gin Chili's in Snellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Snellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • Mississippi State LB Jalen Smith exits after suffering apparent non-contact injury (saturdaydownsouth.com)

Gwinnett County

  • 3 New & Coming Soon Gwinnett County Restaurants (businessdebut.com)
  • 2027-28 After-School Care Requirements - Gwinnett County Public Schools (gcpsk12.org)
  • Gwinnett opens HOPE grant applications, seeks qualified organizations to address opioid crisis (ocgnews.com)

Ok Snellville! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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