<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9BMU!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16654a14-c923-43be-a280-5d0894d763d0_300x300.png</url><title>Young Norcross</title><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:18:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[youngnorcross@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[youngnorcross@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[youngnorcross@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[youngnorcross@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 396]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-396</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-396</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:59:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NFq5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ee23076-7aff-43c5-9010-af5e3c80d13b_640x480.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Norcross is currently accepting applications for several city boards! Seats are open on Architectural Review, Planning &amp; Zoning, Tree Preservation, Discovery Garden, and Zoning Board of Appeals. It&#8217;s a chance to have a hand in how Norcross grows, from development to preservation. <a href="http://norcrossga.net/108/Boards-Commissions-Authorities">Applications are open through May 8 at 5pm</a>! </p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>&#8220;My garden in the Adams Vineyard Community Garden, shifting from winter garlic and herbs to cucumbers, zinnias, and tomato plants!&#8221; The wonderful Jacques Murphy</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NFq5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ee23076-7aff-43c5-9010-af5e3c80d13b_640x480.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>UPDATE: Farmhouse Table for Sale</strong><br>I am horrified that I included the wrong link for Brent Comstock&#8217;s custom table last week! Let&#8217;s try this again (with my apologies): Brent is <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wapumZGxUeGGO9Lhfa00hHesyn8dBcC4?usp=sharing">selling a farmhouse table</a> made from 100% reclaimed oak with mortise and tenon construction! Full of character and built to last, it&#8217;s priced at $1,500. Reach out to Brent if interested, 678-283-8142!</p><p><strong>Norcross Garden Sale<br></strong>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorGarClub/">Norcross Garden Club&#8217;s</a> Spring Plant Sale is back! Shop passalong plants, perennials, natives, veggie starts, trees, shrubs, ferns, ground covers and houseplants, plus a few extra garden finds, all at great prices! It takes place at 33 College Street and next door at Heritage Park. The sale began yesterday and continues today, Friday, April 24 from 10am-7pm, and Saturday, April 25 from 10am-2pm. Proceeds support horticulture scholarships through the Garden Club of Georgia, along with local youth gardening efforts! Rain or shine, with cash, check, card and PayPal accepted.</p><p><strong>Freckles &amp; Co 1st Anniversary Party<br></strong><a href="https://www.frecklesco.com/">Freckles &amp; Co</a> is turning 1! Join us Saturday April 25 at 19 Jones St NW for an all day celebration, 11am-7pm! Anniversary specials include a Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar (while supplies last!) + Door Prizes + Spin the Wheel Discounts + Debut of Charm Necklace Bar + Sips &amp; Treats too! We can&#8217;t wait to see you there!</p><p><strong>Norcross Cluster Innovation Showcase</strong><br>The <a href="https://www.consvr16foia.norcrossga.net/2371/Norcross-Cluster-Innovation-Showcase">Norcross Cluster Innovation Showcase</a> is tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 from 9am-1pm! It takes place at Lillian Webb Park, the Cultural Arts &amp; Community Center, and the Norcross Public Library. Expect student showcases, performances, and community partners, highlighting everything from STEM and computer science to music, art, and more. Heads up: College St. at Jones St. toward Britt Ave., plus Britt Ave., will be closed 8am-2pm for the event, so plan alternate routes!</p><p><em><strong>Kodomo No Hi</strong></em><strong> (Japan&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Day) Festival<br></strong>ICAGeorgia Parent-Teacher Organization is holding the <a href="https://japanschildrensdayfestival.info/">2026 Kodomo No Hi (Japan&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Day)</a> Festival on Sunday, May 3, from 11am-4pm at Thrasher Park! Join us for crafts like making <em>kabuto</em> (origami samurai hats) and <em>koinobori</em>, cultural performances, bounce houses and sports activities, a variety of vendors, your favorite Norcross restaurants, and face painting with some of your favorite characters! </p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Denim Arcade, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live music with Nich Gannon, 5-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li><li><p>Mt. Carmel UMC - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1H3CkWGo/">BBQ and Sweet Shop</a>! BBQ sale starts at 11am, with drive-through pints and pounds available 3-6pm! Call ahead at 770-449-4498</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Mike Veal Band, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Yoga, 11:30am</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke, 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - The Norcross Cluster Innovation Showcase, 10am-1pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Norcross Presbyterian Church - Blessing of the Animals! Outdoor worship service, 11am, <a href="https://mailchi.mp/285cfe0006c2/blessing-of-the-animals-this-sunday-10155288?fbclid=IwY2xjawRXnutleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8U8OtRzMXCDKYI9TwRktcBBCVKFRfkZk_QR2PTrya0aokgGtXx3tNnrcTSE_aem_8G1Q1QdwZvCFBPkqM7glkQ">more info here</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout, 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia, 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream, 8pm </p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Jack Murphy, North Fulton Improvement Network, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo! 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia, 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout, 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Norcross Library - Toddler time! Stories, songs and active play, 11am-12pm </p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Good Vibes Wellness <em>(Cannot be combined with any other offers)</em></p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 395]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-395</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-395</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!erpu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc8254025-12c7-478f-b52c-4dba60068e2a_1000x1314.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Norcross Porchfest is just over two weeks away, and we <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SAoQ5c7tEET0b8uct2d0TPDpgZxA0CNf/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104946498242110308574&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">still have a few open spots on the volunteer task sign-up sheet</a>! If you signed up to volunteer over the past few months, you should have received an email with a link to select a specific role for the day. <em>(Feel free to sign up even if you didn&#8217;t express interest previously!)</em> If there&#8217;s something you&#8217;d like to help with but it&#8217;s already taken or not listed, reach out and we&#8217;ll see what we can do to accommodate. We&#8217;re especially looking for a few neighbors with golf carts and an eye for photography/videography! Oh, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMmOOCjYV4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">here&#8217;s a merch preview</a>!</p><p>The Front Porch Decorating Contest, hosted in partnership with <a href="https://www.biaschool.org/">BIA Charter School</a>, is also coming up! Participating homes should be decorated, photographed, and <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11J4Zu-Y1Bv-45N_yBX_Gv1Y60dAa99dk6wNSvH8tE40/edit">submitted by April 30 at 5pm</a>, and remain decorated through the end of the festival. Voting will take place online, with the winner announced Saturday after Porchfest. If you&#8217;re feeling creative, sidewalk and driveway chalk art is also encouraged. Keep it simple or go all in, whatever works for you. <a href="https://pin.it/6C6F0FL0B">For inspiration, you can check out this board</a>!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Bandit, a blue-eyed mixed Siamese with white fur and brown markings,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10232034303060758&amp;set=a.1934570524329"> belongs to the Flynn family</a> and was last seen April 7 near Park Drive in Norcross. He is an indoor cat who got out by mistake and is deeply missed by his family. <a href="https://www.pawboost.com/landing/pet/9b85tFuLHz_e9SaGvGkYe7N9lZka459-/lost-bandit-norcross-ga-30071?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=photo_post_link">Please reach out with any information!</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!erpu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc8254025-12c7-478f-b52c-4dba60068e2a_1000x1314.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!erpu!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc8254025-12c7-478f-b52c-4dba60068e2a_1000x1314.png 424w, 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Farmhouse Table for Sale</strong><br>Brent Comstock is <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wapumZGxUeGGO9Lhfa00hHesyn8dBcC4?usp=sharing">selling a farmhouse table</a> made from 100% reclaimed oak with mortise and tenon construction! Full of character and built to last, it&#8217;s priced at $1,500. Reach out to Brent if interested, 678-283-8142!</p><p><strong>Junior Ranger Competition</strong><br>Ava Binnion is currently 6th in her group in a national challenge to become the next Jr. Ranger! If you&#8217;d like to support her, you can <a href="https://jr-ranger.org/2026/ava-07c0">cast a free vote once per day</a> now through June 19. It would mean a lot to her and her family!</p><p><strong>Bluesberry Beer &amp; Music Festival</strong><br>The Bluesberry Beer &amp; Music Festival returns Saturday, April 18 from 3-10pm at Betty Mauldin Park! Hosted by the City of Norcross, this annual event blends blueberry-inspired drinks and treats with a full lineup of live blues music. Downtown businesses will also offer special deals throughout the day, making it a great excuse to spend the afternoon and evening in town. <a href="http://bluesberrybeerfestival.com">More details and artist lineup</a>!</p><p><strong>Then &amp; Now Exhibit &amp; Reception<br></strong>The <a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/m/newsflash/home/detail/1951">Then &amp; Now Exhibit &amp; Reception</a> takes place Tuesday, April 21 from 5-7pm at the Norcross Welcome Center &amp; The Rectory, 17 College Street. Explore historic photos and artifacts that tell the story of Norcross, past and present. This year&#8217;s feature, &#8220;Phone the Future,&#8221; invites you to leave a voicemail sharing your hopes for Norcross, becoming part of a digital time capsule!</p><p><strong>Freckles &amp; Co 1st Anniversary Party<br></strong><a href="https://www.frecklesco.com/">Freckles &amp; Co</a> is turning 1! Join us Saturday, April 25 for an all-day celebration from 11am-7pm at 19 Jones Street NW. Enjoy anniversary specials including a Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar (while supplies last), door prizes, spin-the-wheel discounts, the debut of our Charm Necklace Bar, plus sips and treats. We can&#8217;t wait to celebrate with you!</p><p><strong>Gwinnett Pride Festival Volunteer Call</strong><br>The 6th Annual Gwinnett Pride Festival returns to Thrasher Park on June 13 from 12-6pm, and organizers are currently seeking volunteers to help bring the day together! Hosted by Visibility Club, this free, family-friendly event celebrates Gwinnett&#8217;s LGBTQIA+ community with live entertainment, local vendors, and a strong sense of connection. Individuals and groups interested in <a href="http://gwinnettpride.org">volunteering can sign up here</a>!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Better Than The Beatles, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live music with Two Star Hotel 5-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Corporate Therapy, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Betty Mauldin Park - Bluesberry Beer &amp; Music Festival 3-10pm  </p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Tail Waggin&#8217; Barks and Brews Bash 12-7pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Norcross - Weird weather drop expected today (64 degrees, grab a light coat)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 8pm </p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Alyssa Davis, Executive Director, Sugarloaf Community Improvement District, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo! 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Book Club Meetup 6:30pm, <em>This Tender Land</em> by William Kent Krueger</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Good Vibes Wellness <em>(Cannot be combined with any other offers)</em></p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 394]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-394</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-394</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:59:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!G72N!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff9ab8a93-2397-44d6-9c07-65e717082925_788x1034.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorcalliemurray">Callie Murray</a>, a Norcross neighbor you likely know and love, is releasing her first book, <em>The Brunswick</em>! She is marking the release <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorcalliemurray/posts/pfbid02SJz4wYBZWf8iBJH5DmFqLkF9HduJ5fWN4Aabd1qb8JQH1DhZYsRN3N98K2XgHtoWl">with a series of events,</a> each with a different focus and group of collaborators. A virtual author chat is set for April 28, followed by a launch celebration in Johns Creek on May 19. An Atlanta panel will take place on May 20, with more events to come, including one at the Norcross Public Library! All events are free and make an easy date night, book club outing, or Mother&#8217;s Day gift. Find details and register at <a href="http://calliemurray.com">calliemurray.com</a>. And you can already <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brunswick-Historical-Southern-Inspired-Adoption/dp/080074778X?crid=3R0B6DRI476HA&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f6OtqkodO0PDf75Gbkst261jjmHdIbENtO43fNoChS80ip8iDv5k4lRpz8GwspXJMXonvlLJzU6galVK9_LtgmFcDr1lvMfY_B8aviDq7WzFTvc8zpW49xU1hG7qjG6YK_4ELH6DYukGwBT2RHHpSZnbscP1Pc6P1dnEPmRBHUCbdQYikLxCN98cve28GZINrAttn3sfp9QpbYspiVfrVPcHHHSDAH-I3_ex0nT9J6A.njJYPCwnixYW-8dVAfWmEdgbW-2IOEUqxihNcrNaie4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+brunswick+novel&amp;qid=1766158886&amp;sprefix=the+brunswick+novel,aps,159&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=calliemurray-20&amp;linkId=150a2e4b1b6cf756542ea900ef17fbba&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">pre-order the book on Amazon</a>!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>The Brunswick, written by Callie Murray</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Annual Spring Recycle &amp; Clean Up Day</strong><br>The City&#8217;s annual <a href="https://norcrossga.net/2075/Neighborhood-Cleanup-Recycling-Day">Spring Recycle &amp; Clean Up Day</a> is tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 from 8am-12pm at Norcross Public Works, 345 Lively Ave. Residents within city limits can drop off paper for shredding, electronics, scrap metal, and paint (up to 5 containers per household) for recycling, along with bulky items for disposal. </p><p><strong>Volunteer Meeting for Norcross Porchfest</strong><br>If you&#8217;re planning to <a href="https://www.norcrossporchfest.com/volunteer">volunteer</a> for <a href="https://www.norcrossporchfest.com/lineup">Norcross Porchfest</a>, we&#8217;ll be at 45 South tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 from 2:30-3:30pm to walk through roles, timing, and what to expect! It&#8217;s completely optional, so if you can&#8217;t make it, no worries. Just make sure you&#8217;re <a href="https://www.norcrossporchfest.com/volunteer">signed up on our site</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/norcrossporchfest/">following along on Instagram</a> and we&#8217;ll send out notes and a task sign up sheet so you can choose what works best for you! <em>Porch hosts, your separate meetup is still on from 1-2pm at 45 South.</em> See you there!</p><p><strong>Earth Day Celebration with Poder LatinX</strong><br>Join <a href="https://poderlatinx.org/">Poder LatinX</a> on Friday, April 24 from 4-8pm at Thrasher Park <a href="https://secure.ngpvan.com/5_31gVYiaE-ZA706Hxa4dQ2">an Earth Month celebration</a> centered on culture, education, and community. In partnership with GALEO, Sierra Club, and Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, the event will feature food trucks, local artisans, and live music, all highlighting sustainability and environmental justice.</p><p><strong>Norcross Garden Sale<br></strong>The <a href="https://norcrossgardenclub.org/events/">Norcross Garden Club&#8217;s Spring Plant Sale </a>is back! Shop passalong plants, perennials, natives, veggie starts, trees, shrubs, ferns, ground covers and houseplants, plus a few extra garden finds, all at great prices! It takes place at 33 College Street and next door at Heritage Park. The sale runs Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 from 10am-7pm, and Saturday, April 25 from 10am-2pm. Proceeds support horticulture scholarships through the Garden Club of Georgia, along with local youth gardening efforts! Rain or shine, with cash, check, card and PayPal accepted!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Joe Hall, 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Good Jawn ATL 4-9pm / Wes Freeman 5-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from The Platonics, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga with Be Tru Studios 11:30am / Silva&#8217;s Tacos 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Our co-owner, Kevin Keyes, is turning 50! Come out for a celebratory Crawfish Boil from 1-6pm (<em>or while supplies last</em>). Live music from Lynnay Della Luce 1-4pm!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos 1-7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 8pm </p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Julie Brechbill, City of Norcross Communications Manager, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo! 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia (sitcom themed!) 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - LowCo Motion 5-9pm / Luke Lander 6-9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Good Vibes Wellness <em>(Cannot be combined with any other offers)</em></p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 393]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-393</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-393</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:59:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q5sC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0e6424-24c0-43e4-a378-14dd7cf57737_2522x1355.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>The building at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9420584,-84.2114572,3a,75y,300.86h,91.01t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1scwe1oQixFqgkKjxqkfdnMg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-1.0118735873529374%26panoid%3Dcwe1oQixFqgkKjxqkfdnMg%26yaw%3D300.8597247610535!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMzMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D">33 College Street</a>, currently home to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorGarClub">Norcross Garden Club</a>, has been a gathering place in Norcross for more than a century! In the early 1900s, it was moved from Autry Street to its current spot by a pair of oxen, first serving as a doctor&#8217;s office before becoming the studio of Miss Ida Wooten, a musician and teacher who worked with hundreds of local students. By 1930, a new clubhouse was built on the site, and it has continued to serve as a place for community groups to meet ever since. <a href="https://norcrossgardenclub.org/about/">More here!</a></p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Japanese magnolias in front of Publix, submitted by Dorothy Archer!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q5sC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0e6424-24c0-43e4-a378-14dd7cf57737_2522x1355.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q5sC!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0e6424-24c0-43e4-a378-14dd7cf57737_2522x1355.jpeg 424w, 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Easter Egg Hunt &amp; Festivities</strong><br>Saturday, April 4 is a full day of Easter fun in Norcross! Start at Rossie Brundage Park with the free Easter Egg Hunt at 10am, then stick around for photos with the Bunny and a Disney Princess. An <a href="https://www.eventeny.com/events/2026-eggstra-special-needs-easter-egg-hunt-27208/">Egg-stra Special Egg Hunt</a> for kids with special needs follows at 1pm, with adaptive tools available to help make the experience fun and accessible for everyone! Then head to downtown Norcross for the Shop Hop Eggstravaganza from 2-5pm, with retail and dining specials, activities, face painting and more spring fun around town! <em><a href="https://www.eventeny.com/events/2026-eggstra-special-needs-easter-egg-hunt-27208/">Registration is only required for the special needs hunt</a>.</em></p><p><strong>Hispanic Business Outreach Event<br></strong>The City of Norcross Economic Development Department is hosting a <a href="https://www.eventeny.com/events/hispanicbusinesseses-28113/">Hispanic Business Outreach Event</a> on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Norcross Cultural Arts &amp; Community Center. You&#8217;ll have the chance to connect with groups like the Hispanic Business Center, UGA&#8217;s Small Business Development Center, Prospera and more, all there to share real guidance, resources and next steps. <a href="http://eventeny.com/events/hispanicbusinesseses-28113">Registration is required and space is limited</a>!</p><p><strong>Blessing of the Animals</strong><br><a href="http://www.norcrosspresbyterian.org/">Norcross Presbyterian Church</a>, 89 Jones Street, will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, April 26 with an outdoor service by the bell, followed by individual blessings for pets. It&#8217;s usually a very dog-friendly crowd, though past years have also included a lizard and even a snake, which definitely kept things interesting. Everyone is welcome if you&#8217;d like to bring a pet and be part of a worship service that&#8217;s a little more &#8216;ruff&#8217; around the edges!</p><p><strong>Join us for </strong><em><strong>Kodomo No Hi</strong></em><strong> (Japan&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Day) Festival!<br></strong>ICAGeorgia Parent-Teacher Organization is holding the <a href="https://japanschildrensdayfestival.info/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7-S1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqHfh-uGrNVTtQNpANAzbGhCicD_UsAScyZufvPA4v0aGT6SzgYdWazmfL60_aem_H8sFPbozD3USqI0qShSKgQ">2026 Kodomo No Hi (Japan&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Day) Festival</a> on Sunday, May 3, from 11a-4p at Thrasher Park. Join us for crafts like making <em>kabuto</em> (origami samurai hats) and <em>koinobori</em>, cultural performances, bounce houses and sports activities, a variety of vendors, your favorite Norcross restaurants, and face painting with some of your favorite characters! <a href="https://japanschildrensdayfestival.info/">Click here for more information</a>!  </p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from New Bridge Band, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos 1-7pm</p></li><li><p>Good Vibes Wellness - Grand opening! Tastings, giveaways and promos 12-6pm / WYLD 11am-1pm / Se&#241;orita THC Margarita + Rythm THC Beverages 3-7pm / Find Wunder 3-6pm / Silent Flower THC Ros&#233; 3-6pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Acoustic Underground, 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Good Jawn ATL 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>City of Norcross - Easter Egg Hunt at Rossie Brundage Park 10am / Photos with the Easter Bunny and a Disney Princess / Egg-stra Special Egg Hunt for kids with special needs 1pm (registration required) / Shop Hop Eggstravaganza downtown 2-5pm with specials, activities, face painting and more</p></li><li><p>Good Vibes Wellness - Grand opening 12-6pm!! / Easter Shop Hop after the hunt / In-store Easter egg hunt with discounts and freebies / Se&#241;orita THC Margarita + Rythm THC Beverages 12-4pm / Brio 12-3pm / Renegade Lemonade 1-4pm / Find Wunder 1-3pm / Louie Louie 3-6pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live music with Andy Liechty, Country tribute night, 7:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Cassie&#8217;s Kitchen 1-7pm / Kids Easter Egg Hunt 3pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 8pm / National Beer Day! Mention this email and get $5 beers all night!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Kelvin King, Candidate for Ga Secretary of State, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo! 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Pizza Papi 5-9pm / Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Paint night! Come paint a fun bourbon-themed painting this month. <a href="https://sudnatstudios.bigcartel.com/product/paint-pint-social-fox-brewing">Sign up here</a>! </p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Good Vibes Wellness <em>(Cannot be combined with any other offers)</em></p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 392]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-392</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-392</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:59:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QqB_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffebf7f29-edf1-443d-b7c8-114b23e07d7a_640x480.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve seen PDC listed in the daily lineup, but if you&#8217;ve ever wondered what it actually is, it stands for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/norcrosspdc/">People Doing Community </a>or People Drinking Coffee. This longtime weekly gathering, led by Chuck Paul, meets every Wednesday from 8:15-9am at 45 South Cafe! It&#8217;s open to anyone who wants to stay connected to what&#8217;s happening around town. Meetings often include guest speakers like city leaders, school representatives, and others sharing updates on development, traffic, housing, and community issues!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>"White squirrel sighting!&#8221; - Hannah Rinehart</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QqB_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffebf7f29-edf1-443d-b7c8-114b23e07d7a_640x480.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QqB_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffebf7f29-edf1-443d-b7c8-114b23e07d7a_640x480.jpeg 424w, 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Part-Time Job Opportunity at Norcross Presbyterian Church<br></strong>Norcross Presbyterian Church in historic downtown Norcross is looking for a part-time bookkeeper! The role includes using QuickBooks/Intuit to post income, write checks, process payroll, and run reports, with bookkeeping experience preferred. The position is approximately 5 hours per week with flexible hours. For more information, contact Matt Fry: matt.fry@norcrosspresbyterian.org</p><p><strong>Bridal Styling Event<br></strong>If you&#8217;re planning a wedding or know someone who is, Anna Balkan Jewelry &amp; Gifts in downtown Norcross is hosting a bridal styling event on Saturday, April 4 from 10am-12pm at 51 S Peachtree Street! Anna will share tips from more than 20 years of designing jewelry for special occasions, including how to choose pieces based on dress style, neckline, wedding theme, bridal party looks, and more! RSVP is appreciated: sales@annabalkan.com</p><p><strong>Easter Egg Hunt + Holy Week at Mt. Carmel UMC<br></strong>Mt. Carmel UMC is hosting its annual free community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 5100 S Old Peachtree Rd. The morning begins at 10am with light bites and Easter activities, followed by egg hunts at 10:20am with separate groups for little kids and big kids, so don&#8217;t forget a basket! The church will also hold Holy Week services including Maundy Thursday on April 2 at 7pm, Good Friday on April 3 at 7pm, Easter Sunrise Service on April 5 at 7am, and Easter Service on April 5 at 10am. Gather with neighbors and celebrate the season together!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Josh Huff, 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Anniversary weekend!! Live music with Phil Griffin Band (Gryphonix) 5-8pm / Food with Manny Sazon Colombian Street Food all evening / Polaroid photo area, capture the weekend memories with us!</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Gryphonix, 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Yoga 11:30am / Live music to continue anniversary celebrations with Bill Sheffield Trio 3-6pm / Hapa Kitchen ATL all day long</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Third and last day of our anniversary celebration! / Face painting and balloon artist 2-5pm / Ghost Pizza all day! / Sammy Shepard tunes 3-6pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 8pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Kari Lindberg - Finland Consulate, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo! 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Trivia 7pm / Run Club 6:15pm / Cassandra Caters</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go to the library! </p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 391]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-391</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-391</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Mnsv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd5457ae7-27d6-43b6-9edb-960de1593a3f_1519x1215.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Norcross Porchfest will include a Porch Decorating Contest this year! The theme is <em>Spring in Your Porch Step,</em> centered on what you enjoy most about spring in Norcross. Porch hosts and neighbors within <a href="https://www.norcrossporchfest.com/lineup">walking distance of the Porchfest footprint</a> are welcome to participate! And if you don&#8217;t have a front porch, a front door works just as well!</p><p>This piece has been especially fun to shape with <a href="https://www.biaschool.org/">BIA Charter School</a>, a Gold Sponsor of Porchfest, along with a panel of volunteers! Porches will be judged on creativity, festivity, and sustainability, and online voting will take place on Friday, May 1. Winners will be announced at Norcross Porchfest on Saturday, May 2!</p><p>The link to participate will be shared in this newsletter, as well as on Norcross Porchfest social media and the website, closer to the date. I&#8217;m sharing this early so you have time to start thinking and pulling ideas together! Entries are due Thursday, April 30 at 5pm!</p><p><em>Separately, if you want to volunteer at Norcross Porchfest, we&#8217;ll be hosting a Volunteer Info Meeting at 45 South on Saturday, April 11 from 2:30-3:30pm!</em></p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Pollak for an upcoming episode of Tulsa King outside of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary/posts/pfbid0Lfzt7PVfuCZJMDMxVXVEKBkBuVXK3Z7c886o5RuDW3wy8EYddxkHGxV9kHcKtpRzl">Norcross Branch Library</a> a little while ago! </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Mnsv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd5457ae7-27d6-43b6-9edb-960de1593a3f_1519x1215.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run<br></strong>Norcross Police is hosting its first Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Saturday, March 28, and the community is invited to join! The morning includes a 5K run at 9am and a 1.4 mile walk at 10am. There will be a checkpoint at One Heart Church, followed by food, drinks, and community booths at the finish. All proceeds support Special Olympics Georgia, and you can <a href="https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/1ji673w0du">find more info or register here</a>!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Justin Music, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Good Jenny Music 5-8pm / Cassandra Caters starting at 5pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from The Hot Rod and The Psycho Devilles 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Yoga 11:30am</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee - Vanilla Crepes pop up 9am-4pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Open on Mondays again</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Open on Tuesdays again</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Kristen Corley (<em>hey hey</em>), Norcross Porchfest 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / LowCo Motion 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Book Club gathering, <em>Culpability,</em> 6:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Music Bingo 7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 390]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-390</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-390</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:59:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>A couple of new businesses recently joined downtown Norcross! Welcome to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/disciples_barbershop/">Disciples Barbershop</a>, 15 S. Peachtree Street, which opened a few months ago. The shop offers classic barber services including fades, clean cuts and hot shaves. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/good.vibesatgng/">Good Vibez Wellness</a> is preparing to open in the former Rose &amp; Hemp space, 127 S Peachtree Street, Suite A. The shop, which already has locations in Chamblee and Johns Creek, will bring a similar CBD/THC drinks, gummies and wellness concept to the location and is expected to open later this month!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>&#8220;This little guy was found on the sidewalk next to our parking lot. I'm sure it belongs to one of the families who take daily walks. If you know who it belongs to just have them contact me.&#8221; Woods Animal Hospital, (770) 448-6735</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg" width="406" height="507.66832504145935" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1508,&quot;width&quot;:1206,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:406,&quot;bytes&quot;:374859,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/i/190631529?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_d92!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25dba76b-f900-4f5b-8a16-b35bfbd96147_1206x1508.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Family Looking to Move Back to Norcross</strong><br>A local family of four who previously lived in and loved Historic Norcross is hoping to find a home here again! They are ready buyers looking to resettle in the community. If you are considering selling or would like to talk it over, call or text Rip Pruitt with Century 21 at 404-723-3010!</p><p><em><strong>Dearly Beloved</strong></em><strong> at Lionheart Theatre<br></strong>The Lionheart Theatre Company kicks off its 26th season with the hilarious Southern comedy <em>Dearly Beloved</em> by Jones Hope Wooten. The show opens today, Friday, March 13 and runs through Sunday, March 29. Tickets are $20/$18 and include free dessert at intermission. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30pm, with matinees at 2pm. Grab dinner in Downtown Norcross, then catch a show! <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35819/production/1261841?performanceId=11740278">Buy tickets here!</a></p><p><strong>Ladies Equip &amp; Connect Event</strong><br>PTC Ladies Equip &amp; Connect will host its next gathering at The Rectory, 17 College Street, on Sunday, March 22 from 5-7pm! The evening will combine conversation, learning and community, with a focus on caring for elderly loved ones along with a touch of spring fashion. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1267570428673598?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Learn more and express interest here</a>!</p><p><strong>DIY Terrarium Workshop</strong><br>Freckles &amp; Co will host a hands-on DIY terrarium workshop on Thursday, March 26 from 3-5pm at its shop at 19 Jones St in Downtown Norcross! Participants will create their own miniature world in glass using provided vessels, plants, soil and decorative accessories, with guidance throughout the class. The $90 workshop includes all materials and you&#8217;ll leave with your finished terrarium to take home. Bring a friend and enjoy a creative afternoon of planting and design. <a href="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLV8S4A7PS6T2/checkout/S7RNUDHBSPZVCSELT6TM6PRN?mc_cid=c21dd25c7a&amp;mc_eid=c343b85c69">Sign up here!</a></p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from 40Hz, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Lowco Motion 5-9pm / Live music from Slow Parade 5-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Blue Horseshoe, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga w/ Be Tru Studios 11:30am / My&#8217;s Vietnamese 12-8pm / Live music from James Patrick Morgan 1-3pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Cassie&#8217;s Kitchen serving Irish food for St Patrick&#8217;s Day 2-7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewery - St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Party! Open 1-8pm / Lowco Motion 1-7pm / Live music from Calico Band ATL 3-6pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Cassie&#8217;s Kitchen 2-7pm / Peach State Cornhole 3-5pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Jacques Laurent, Running for GA State Rep District 97, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / Lowco Motion 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Closed for a private event (<strong>no trivia</strong>)</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Music Bingo 7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 389]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-389</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-389</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:03:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.exploregwinnett.org/film/locations-gallery/">Explore Gwinnett maintains </a>a location database that film and television production teams search when scouting places across the county! Property owners can submit photos of their home or business by emailing <a href="mailto:lisa@exploregwinnett.org">lisa@exploregwinnett.org</a>. Include exterior shots, a few main interior rooms, and a wider street view. The photos do not need to be professional, but they should be current, well lit, and in focus. If approved, your property will be added to the database production teams use when planning shoots in Gwinnett! </p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>White squirrel! Photo by Grace Lancaster, age 11, Rossie Brundage Park.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg" width="400" height="533.3333333333334" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:480,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:400,&quot;bytes&quot;:161699,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/i/190034010?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_VG2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F857646ea-ba5e-4abd-a154-358c2ea891b0_480x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Irish Fest <br></strong>Irish Fest returns to Downtown Norcross tomorrow, Saturday, March 7 from 12-5pm! Enjoy live Irish music, high-energy performances from Drake School of Irish Dance, plus face painting, balloon artists, food, and family fun. Kids and adults can join the Leprechaun Costume Contest or test their steps in the Irish Jig Contest. You can also reserve Afternoon Tea To Go from Taste Of Britain and pick it up from the Skin Alley tent between 1-5pm!</p><p><strong>Lionheart Summer Camps<br></strong>Lionheart Theatre Company is hosting two weeks of Summer Drama Camp June 1-12 for students ages 8-18! Week one, Brave on Stage, June 1-5, focuses on confidence, creativity, and stage skills for ages 8-14. Week two, June 8-12, is a one-week production camp where ages 13-18 rehearse and perform <em>Big Bad</em>, with performances on Friday. Each camp runs 9am-3pm and costs $250. <a href="https://lionhearttheatre.org/childrens-theatre/">Learn more and register</a>!</p><p><strong>Spring Cornhole League<br></strong>Spring cornhole returns to Social Fox Brewing as <a href="https://substack.com/redirect/faeda18a-1eb4-471f-a4d5-b1a241a530ea?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">Peach State Cornhole</a> kicks off an eight week season starting mid March. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and you can join as a team or free agent. Games run Sundays from March 15 through May 5 and end with a City Tournament. Registration closes March 10, and Young Norcross readers can use code YOUNGNOR for $15 off. <a href="https://substack.com/redirect/faeda18a-1eb4-471f-a4d5-b1a241a530ea?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">Sign up here!</a></p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Better Than the Beatles, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Tripp&#8217;n, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Georgia Craft Beer Day / Loaded Burger 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - It&#8217;s Georgia Beer Day! Come get this year's limited-edition glass while supplies last! / Celebrate Irish Fest with traditional Irish food from Keyes to Flavor 12-5pm / Weld Permanent Jewelry 12-5pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday </strong></p><ul><li><p>Norcross - Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am! <em>(Clocks spring forward one hour!! We made it, y&#8217;all!)</em></p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewery - True Street Tacos 1-7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Shannon Dayhoff, Executive Leadership Coach, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Cassie&#8217;s Kitchen 5-9 pm / Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Cassie's Kitchen 5-9pm / Trivia 7p</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Movie Night: <em>Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark</em> 7pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Paint and Pint 7pm! <a href="https://sudnatstudios.bigcartel.com/product/paint-pint-social-fox-brewing">Register here</a> </p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 388]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-388</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-388</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:55:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9BMU!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16654a14-c923-43be-a280-5d0894d763d0_300x300.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>It&#8217;s been almost 10 years since <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorcrossDiscoveryGardenPark">Norcross Discovery Garden Park</a> opened on October 22, 2016! If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the Discovery Garden Park, it&#8217;s community-focused organic garden in downtown Norcross. Neighbors rent raised beds to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers, while the public is welcome to stroll through and learn. </p><p>The park also hosts workshops, gardening lessons, and cooking demos around the on-site grills, guided by a local board and volunteers. Anniversary activities are in the works! Stay tuned for updates, and if you have questions or want to get involved, email dgp@norcrossga.net!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK</strong></p><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Lunar New Year Lion Dance<br></strong>The Norcross Branch Library, 5735 Buford Hwy, Norcross, is hosting a Lunar New Year Lion Dance on Saturday, February 28 at 3pm! All ages are welcome to enjoy this traditional performance presented by FASCA, featuring dancers in lion costumes who mimic a lion&#8217;s movements to welcome the new year and bring good luck and fortune. <a href="http://bit.ly/gcplevents">More information here</a> or call 770-978-5154.</p><p><strong>Norcross Youth Baseball and Softball Association</strong><br>Opening Day is almost here for <a href="https://www.norcrossbaseballsoftball.com/">NYBSA at Pinckneyville Park</a>, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Berkeley Lake! Join the fun on Saturday, March 7 at 9:30am as the Spring 2026 season officially kicks off. Opening ceremonies begin at 10:15am with team introductions, the National Anthem, and a first pitch ceremony, with Gwinnett Firefighters throwing out the first pitch. Baseball games will follow, and softball games begin at 12pm. Email nybsa01@gmail.com to learn more!</p><p><strong>A Night at the Hunnicutt Inn<br></strong>Mt. Carmel UMC invites the community to <em>A Night at the Hunnicutt Inn</em>, an original play sharing the history of Mt. Carmel and the Pinckneyville community! Performances are Friday, March 13 at 7pm, and Saturday, March 14 at 3pm and 7pm at 5100 S. Old Peachtree Road, Norcross. <a href="https://my.cheddarup.com/c/a-night-at-the-hunnicutt-inn/items">Tickets are $15</a> and include dessert!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Gryphonix, 7-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Two Star Hotel 5-8pm / My&#8217;s Vietnamese 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Denim Arcade, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga with Be Tru Studios 11:30am / Manny Sazon Colombian Street Food 1-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live music featuring a student showcase, Austin Bolen &amp; Friends. Come support up-and-coming artists! 6-9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left livestream 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Chris Carr, former Georgia Attorney General, running for governor of Georgia, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / Ponko Chicken 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Cassie's Kitchen 5-9pm / Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Social fox Brewing - Mixtape Bingo 7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 387]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-387</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-387</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:59:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="http://norcrossporchfest.com/lineup">The lineup for Norcross Porchfest is here!</a> We received nearly 50 applications, and a volunteer panel helped shape the mix of musicians and performers you&#8217;ll see on May 2. The stage assignments and set times will be shared soon, as well!</p><p><a href="http://norcrossporchfest.com">Norcross Porchfest</a> is coming together thanks to so many people showing up in their own way, from performers and porch hosts to volunteers, resident sponsors, and community sponsors. If you&#8217;ve been thinking about getting involved, there&#8217;s still time to volunteer or come on board as a resident or business sponsor. We&#8217;re also working on a few more ways for neighbors to join in, with details coming soon!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>City leaders, police officers, and volunteer firefighters gather outside the station with Norcross&#8217; first fire truck, a 1942 Ford model acquired after World War II. Photo and details from <a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/Blog.aspx?IID=5#item">Gene Ramsey&#8217;s History Blog</a>.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg" width="624" height="358" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:358,&quot;width&quot;:624,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:48173,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/i/188566380?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2_S!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b285d23-e6d1-48df-a1aa-3612b75f6bd3_624x358.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Intro to 3D Printing<br></strong>The Norcross Branch Library is hosting a <a href="https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/15599553">Learning Lab</a> introduction to 3D printing on Sunday, February 22 from 2-3pm! Stop by for a hands-on demo with the Prusa printer, including tips on preparing models, troubleshooting, and reserving the space for future projects. </p><p><strong>Spring Cornhole League<br></strong>Spring cornhole returns to Social Fox Brewing as <a href="http://peachstatecornhole.com/norcross/">Peach State Cornhole</a> kicks off an eight week season starting mid March. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and you can join as a team or free agent. Games run Sundays from March 15 through May 5 and end with a City Tournament. Registration closes March 10, and Young Norcross readers can use code YOUNGNOR for $15 off. <a href="http://peachstatecornhole.com/norcross/">Sign up here!</a></p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Whiskey Magnolia 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live music Sammy Shephard 5-8pm / True Street Tacos 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Herd Behavior 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga w/ Be Tru Studios 11:30am</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live music with Andrew Bray 7:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Good Jawn ATL 1-7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Stephanie Newton, City of Norcross Downtown Manager, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / La Escalera 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Cassie's Kitchen 5-9pm / Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - First Book Club Meetup 6:30pm / Cassie&#8217;s Kitchen 5-9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 386]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-386</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-386</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CXSD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc923f583-4b60-4ed2-926d-fa56aee1ba0b_1928x1088.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>If you want to know what&#8217;s going on in City meetings but can&#8217;t attend, I have great news! Monthly Policy Work Sessions and regular Council <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@norcrossmunicipalcourt7934">meetings are livestreamed</a> on YouTube and later <a href="https://norcrossga.portal.civicclerk.com/">archived on the City website</a>. Meetings begin at 6:30pm to help make participation possible for working families, even if that means catching up later. While public input takes place in person, the full conversations remain available to watch afterward! </p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK</strong></p><p>A <a href="https://youtu.be/eKuw8GpnBqc?si=GDaSwfV5xQNCuADQ">progress update</a> on our new Public Safety Building!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CXSD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc923f583-4b60-4ed2-926d-fa56aee1ba0b_1928x1088.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CXSD!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc923f583-4b60-4ed2-926d-fa56aee1ba0b_1928x1088.png 424w, 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Coffee with Council</strong><br>Norcross City Council invites you to Coffee with Council this Saturday, February 14 at 8am at 45 South Cafe! Stop by for coffee and chat with Council members. It&#8217;s a relaxed way to stay engaged with what&#8217;s happening here!</p><p><strong>Rose and Hemp Closing</strong><br>After five years in Norcross, Rose and Hemp announced they will be closing their shop at the end of their lease! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUdrKIfDftI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">The owners shared</a> that committing to another five-year term did not feel right given current industry uncertainty. Their Stone Mountain location will remain open, and they invite the community to visit! Be sure to stop by and say goodbye before their final day on February 22!</p><p><strong>A Night at the Hunnicutt Inn<br></strong>Mt. Carmel UMC invites the community to <em>A Night at the Hunnicutt Inn</em>, an original play sharing the history of Mt. Carmel and the Pinckneyville community! Performances are Friday, March 13 at 7pm, and Saturday, March 14 at 3pm and 7pm at 5100 S. Old Peachtree Road, Norcross. Tickets are $15 and include dessert! <a href="https://a-night-at-the-hunnicutt-inn.cheddarup.com">Purchase tickets here</a>!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Cover to Cover 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live music with Angelina David / Manny Salon Colombian Street Food 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Josh Huff  8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga 11:30am / Live music with Sammy Shephard 3-6pm / Cookie Tingz dessert pop up 12-5pm / The Taco Man 12-7pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Girl Scout cookie pairings all day! Get 4 cookies paired with a beer flight! /Drew Martin singing songs by Ed Sheeran and more! 7:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Silva&#8217;s Tacos 1-7pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Girl Scout cookie pairings continue while supplies last!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - It's Fat Tuesday! King Cake Beer is back! Last Podcast on the Left live stream at 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Buddy Carter-U.S. Congressman running for GA Senate, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Closed for private event!</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - J&#8217;s Book Swap 5:30-7:30pm / Camacho Kitchen 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Stop by for Galentine's Night and Music Bingo at 7pm!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 385]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-385</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-385</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:59:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Da9D!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9940d4b3-0650-46d7-84f9-4f2fb843a854_6000x4000.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Norcross has been home to some pretty incredible athletes over the years! Several went on to play professional football, including Jake Camarda (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Chris Herndon (New Orleans Saints), Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints), Davis Mills (Houston Texans), Wesley Duke (Denver Broncos), and former NFL tight end Jason Croom (Buffalo Bills). </p><p>Norcross has also been home to NBA players Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers) and Brandon Boston (Los Angeles Clippers). It&#8217;s a fun reminder that some big careers started on the same school fields and gyms many of us know well!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Mayor Newton gifting framed photographs to Clara Nesbit&#8217;s relatives at the unveiling of the updated <a href="https://southwestgwinnettmagazine.com/2026/01/walls-that-talk-historic-norcross-mural-reflects-deep-community-history/">&#8220;Greetings From Norcross" mural</a>!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Da9D!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9940d4b3-0650-46d7-84f9-4f2fb843a854_6000x4000.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Ice Cream for Breakfast Day<br></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/butterandcreamatl">Butter &amp; Cream&#8217;s</a> annual Ice Cream for Breakfast Day celebration is tomorrow, Saturday, February 7! The store will open at 9am and offer a special menu with cinnamon rolls, hot coffee, and a few special breakfast flavors. Also, the first few guests will get a free Butter &amp; Cream mug! The Norcross location is located at 127 S Peachtree Street.</p><p><strong>Brookhaven Innovation Academy Open House and Lottery</strong><br><a href="https://www.biaschool.org/">Brookhaven Innovation Academy</a> is hosting an open house for families interested in the 2026&#8211;2027 school year. The event takes place on Sunday, February 8 from 1-3pm on campus at 186 Hunter Street in Norcross. Families can tour the school, meet teachers and parents, and learn how to apply. Admission is through a lottery, with applications opening after February 2 and the lottery held March 5 using Lotterease. <a href="https://www.biaschool.org/">Learn more, RSVP, and access the lottery</a>!</p><p><strong>Amazing Art Expo</strong><br>Amazing Art Expo is coming to Norcross February 6-8 with three days of pop-culture art and special guests! Admission and parking are free at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Explore art inspired by Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Anime, Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Harry Potter, and more. Meet voice actors Grey DeLisle and Greg Baldwin, plus nationally recognized artists Nastiya Grushovenko and Anna Grom. <a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/amazingartexpo/events/free-alice-in-wonderland-disney-anime-pop-culture-art-cosplay-event-norcross-georgia-171928?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPXgV9leHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzBn0VTL2nNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5xKAjJeeibNMWgyeZko9GjaBmpzbvfniGDjWhFeJAbXzENXnv18S_VjeJZeg_aem_d2dsMsKZM0A5zWjK-83ciw&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=fb&amp;utm_id=120243037401800202&amp;utm_content=120243037401810202&amp;utm_term=120243037401820202&amp;utm_campaign=120243037401800202">Reserve your free tickets and learn more</a>!</p><p><strong>Historic Norcross Galentine&#8217;s Boutique Crawl</strong><br>Head to Downtown Norcross for a little retail therapy, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1381875060618746&amp;set=a.474660214673573">Galentine&#8217;s style</a>, on Thursday, February 12 from 5-8pm! Stop by participating downtown shops, collect stamps on your Galentine&#8217;s Passport, and enjoy exclusive in-store specials along the way. Turn in your completed passport to be entered to win a grand prize featuring goodies from your favorite local shops and businesses!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Mike Veal Band 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live music by The Good Divide Band 6-9pm / True Street Tacos 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Eric Parker and Friends / Over the Influence 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - My&#8217;s Vietnamese 12-8pm / Girl Scout Cookie Sale 12-5pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live music with Blair Out Loud, 90's grunge and more!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Super Bowl Watch Party / True Street Tacos 1-9pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Open late for the big game! Free hot dogs and potato salad with drink purchase from 2-7pm. Wear your favorite team's jersey for $1 off your first beer!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Paint and Pint night, 7-9pm! <a href="https://sudnatstudios.bigcartel.com/product/paint-pint-social-fox">Register here</a>!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Steve Edwards, Waste Management &amp; Recycling in Norcross, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / Camacho Kitchen 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Closed for private event!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Stop by for Galentine's Night and Music Bingo at 7pm!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 384]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-384</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-384</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:03:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uLcB!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b789b63-02ce-4b84-affb-cd7002bbb965_4032x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Monday, February 2 is Groundhog Day! The date falls halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The tradition of looking for signs at this time of year spans centuries! In parts of Europe, Christians believed a sunny Candlemas signaled 40 more days of cold and snow. Germans added their own twist, watching whether badgers or other small animals saw their shadows. </p><p>When German immigrants settled Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, they chose the native groundhog as forecaster. The first official celebration took place in Punxsutawney in 1887, and thousands still gather and watch each year!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Icy Norcross, shared by Liz Simpson.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uLcB!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b789b63-02ce-4b84-affb-cd7002bbb965_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uLcB!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b789b63-02ce-4b84-affb-cd7002bbb965_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Girl Scout Cookies<br></strong>Looking for Girl Scout cookies? I&#8217;ve got great news! <a href="https://www.biaschool.org/">BIA Charter School</a>&#8217;s Troop is selling them and will deliver around Norcross! They are trying to raise money for a Georgia Aquarium sleepover and their first camping trip! Don&#8217;t fancy cookies? There is an option to donate them too! <a href="https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop24074c333?fpkp=1">Purchase here</a>!</p><p><strong>Local Math Tutor Needed</strong><br>A local family is looking for a kind, reliable high school girl to help a third grader with basic word problems and multiplication memorization. Sessions would be twice a week and paid. Please text Kassie Diehl at 678-467-9844 if interested!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Mac Daddy, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live Music from Flat Hats Band 5-8pm / Camacho Kitchen 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from 40HZ, 8-11pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga w/ Be Tru Studios 11:30am / Patty Wagon ATL 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Country tribute band Calvin Rex, 7-10pm <em>(featuring our beertender Brandon!)</em> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Good Jawn ATL 1-7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live stream of Last Podcast on the Left 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Jeff Hopper-Board Chair, Norcross Architecture Review Board, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / Camacho Kitchen 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go to the library!  </p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 383]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-383</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-383</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:03:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2ihI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dcc552f-63eb-4e45-8f86-a4fdebcc6f8b_4032x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for Norcross from Saturday afternoon, January 24, through Monday morning, January 26! Significant icing is possible. <a href="https://page.alertsense.com/content/1614/126026">Norcross officials say </a><em>(as of Thursday night)</em> freezing rain could bring more than 0.25 inches of ice, plus wind gusts above 30 mph. Roads and bridges could be dangerous, or even impossible, to travel at times. Power outages are also possible if trees and power lines come down!</p><p>Norcross Police will be fully staffed, and emergencies should be reported to 770-448-2111. Public Works crews will salt roads ahead of the storm. If you can, plan ahead, stay home, and check on neighbors who may need a hand!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Two red-shouldered hawks sharing a perch on Cochran Drive.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2ihI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dcc552f-63eb-4e45-8f86-a4fdebcc6f8b_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2ihI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dcc552f-63eb-4e45-8f86-a4fdebcc6f8b_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT<br>Amazing Art Expo</strong><br>Amazing Art Expo is coming to Norcross February 6-8 with three days of pop-culture art and special guests! Admission and parking are free at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Explore art inspired by Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Anime, Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Harry Potter, and more. Meet voice actors Grey DeLisle and Greg Baldwin, plus nationally recognized artists Nastiya Grushovenko and Anna Grom. <a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/amazingartexpo/events/free-alice-in-wonderland-disney-anime-pop-culture-art-cosplay-event-norcross-georgia-171928?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPXgV9leHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzBn0VTL2nNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5xKAjJeeibNMWgyeZko9GjaBmpzbvfniGDjWhFeJAbXzENXnv18S_VjeJZeg_aem_d2dsMsKZM0A5zWjK-83ciw&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=fb&amp;utm_id=120243037401800202&amp;utm_content=120243037401810202&amp;utm_term=120243037401820202&amp;utm_campaign=120243037401800202">Reserve your free tickets and learn more</a>!</p><p><strong>Ice Cream for Breakfast Day<br></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/butterandcreamatl">Butter &amp; Cream</a>&#8217;s annual Ice Cream for Breakfast Day celebration is on Saturday, February 7! The store will open at 9am and offer a special menu with cinnamon rolls, hot coffee, and a few special breakfast flavors. Also, the first few guests will get a free Butter &amp; Cream mug! The Norcross location is located at 127 S Peachtree Street.</p><p><strong>Historic Norcross Galentine&#8217;s Boutique Crawl</strong> <br>Head to Downtown Norcross for a little retail therapy, Galentine&#8217;s style, on Thursday, February 12 from 5-8pm! Stop by participating downtown shops, collect stamps on your Galentine&#8217;s Passport, and enjoy exclusive in-store specials along the way. Turn in your completed passport to be entered to win a grand prize featuring goodies from your favorite local shops and businesses!</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - 3rd Anniversary party with Redneck Blonde and anniversary giveaways, kicks off at 8pm!</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Island Chef / Sammy Shepard 5-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - 3rd Anniversary party continues with Better Than The Beatles and anniversary giveaways at 8pm!</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Yoga 11:30am</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos all day!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live stream of Last Podcast on the Left 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Chief Bill Grogan, Chief of Police, City of Norcross, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / Silvas Tacos</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Taco Man!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Book Swap with Haunted Library, 5:30-7:30pm! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-swap-tickets-1978896228891?aff=oddtdtcreator">Sign up and details here.</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 382]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-382</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-382</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:59:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Martin Luther King Jr. Day is meant to be a &#8220;day on,&#8221; not just a day off. It&#8217;s part of the National Day of Service, which encourages people to volunteer and support their communities. It is also the only federal holiday officially designated as a day of service! Since MLK Day is this Monday, January 19, consider doing one helpful thing for someone else that day!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>"Had the cool opportunity to snap a pic of one of the notorious white squirrels at Rossie Brundage park yesterday. He was kind enough to strike a pose!&#8221; Caroline Binnion</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg" width="424" height="599.8901098901099" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:2060,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:424,&quot;bytes&quot;:4927873,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/i/184722635?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CEGk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F923bab36-0f16-4ff2-8281-96167a3e1631_3422x4842.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT</strong><br><strong>Walton Crossing + Community Feedback</strong><br><a href="https://www.waltoncrossing.com/">Walton Crossing</a> is now open for rent and offers affordable options for households <a href="https://www.waltoncrossing.com/floorplans">who meet income guidelines</a>. Additionally, Walton Communities and Mosaic Community Planning are hosting two free community meetings at Walton Crossing, 675 Mitchell Road, on Wednesday, January 21, 11am and Thursday, January 22 at 3pm. These meetings will gather input on barriers to accessing education, employment, and health resources nearby. You can also share feedback through the community survey at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/s4p9p8ra">tinyurl.com/s4p9p8ra.</a></p><p><strong>Freckles Puzzle Challenge<br></strong>Freckles &amp; Co. is hosting a cozy puzzle competition on Saturday, January 24 at 11am at 19 Jones Street. Teams of two will race to finish a 500-piece puzzle (and you keep it)! Prizes include gift cards for first and second place teams! RSVP by Monday, January 20 by emailing hello@frecklesco.com.</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Tex&#8217;s Tacos Food Truck 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga 11:30am / My&#8217;s Vietnamese Food Truck 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Blank 281 will be live starting at 7:30pm playing 90's pop grunge</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos Food Truck 1-8pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Southern Fried Vegan 1-4pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - MLK Day / Taproom Open 12-7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live stream of Last Podcast on the Left 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Marsha Bomar, Strategic Transportation Advisor, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go to the library!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 381]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-381</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-381</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:59:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>The Norcross mural on the side of Savage Pizza began as a community gift from Chris Sanna and Jamie Kasman. They owned Atomic Wash, a PR firm that previously operated in the space above what was then Paizanos, and now Savage Pizza. Their vision was a vintage postcard&#8211;style mural highlighting key people, places, and moments from Norcross history. With guidance from local historian Gene Ramsey, each letter was intentionally crafted to reflect a specific part of the city&#8217;s story. </p><p>The Norcross Public Arts Commission recently updated the mural to<a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/2292/Clara-Nesbit"> include Clara Nesbit</a>. The unveiling took place this week on January 7! </p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>He (or she) does, in fact, have both legs. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg" width="476" height="634.5576923076923" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:476,&quot;bytes&quot;:2583279,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/i/183975307?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uKSm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b471762-1490-4cc0-999c-572d9ef6dd92_3024x4032.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT</strong><br><strong>Kingdom Business Gathering</strong><br>Kingdom Business Gathering takes place on Wednesday, January 21, 6:30-8:30pm<strong> </strong>at Northlands Church, 6630 Bay Cir, Suite A! The evening brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives for conversation around faith and work. The gathering includes worship, a brief vision for 2026, and small group discussion. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kingdom-business-gathering-hosted-at-northlands-church-tickets-1977935988787?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios&amp;sg=6cf9a480b7fb416a2f7b22833a03539b9c7acb95114689679fee8f6e4a86885393b67a920b8f7ec399a7808e7ac2c3411729fb34bcbc9cf2db5e4ce2c34850b16f168f8cfd2359c5ea650913b3">Learn more here!</a></p><p><strong>Yoga &amp; Breath with Aum Sweet Home</strong><br>Rosemary Glean of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RosemaryAumSweetHome/">Aum Sweet Home</a> offers all-levels yoga and breathwork classes focused on gentle movement, steady breathing, and mindful reset. Classes meet Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30am at Pinckneyville Community Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Sessions are available<a href="https://secure.rec1.com/GA/gwinnett-county-parks-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5NjgxMDQ="> in January</a> and <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/GA/gwinnett-county-parks-recreation/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5NzIzODU=">February </a>through Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation. </p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - The Patty Wagon Food Truck 5-9pm / Wes Freeman Music 5-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga 11:30am / Camacho Kitchen Food Truck 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos Food Truck 1-8pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Live stream of Last Podcast on the Left 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Chris Hardin, Director of Economic Development for the City of Suwanee, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm / Ponko Chicken Food Truck 5-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Opening a little later at 6:30pm! Closed from 4-6pm for a private event.</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 380]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-380</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-380</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>The Dollar General next to Goodwill, 5450 Peachtree Parkway, is set to close on January 14! It&#8217;s pretty picked over, but there are still lots of birthday items, balloons, cards, and school supplies (as of Dec 31)! Everything is 50% off the lowest marked price. It&#8217;s a good opportunity to get some basics! I heard a pOpshelf may be replacing it, but I haven&#8217;t seen anything official yet!</p><p>Happy New Year!!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Courtesy of Phil Civins!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg" width="424" height="565.3333333333334" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:480,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:424,&quot;bytes&quot;:193904,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/i/183186629?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qWBp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F00317c8a-f1c6-4283-9428-246746a74bd0_640x480.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT</strong><br><strong>Comprehensive Plan Update Vote</strong> <br>The Norcross Planning &amp; Zoning Board <a href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-378">proposed updates</a> to the <a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/DocumentCenter/View/8803/20251210_Norcross-2045-CP-2---Vision_Updates-Incorporated_DRAFT-TRACKED-CHANGES?bidId=">City&#8217;s Comprehensive Plan</a>, which guides future land use and development of character areas. City Council approval is required for updates to be implemented. The vote is scheduled for the next City Council meeting on Monday, January 5. Your opinion matters! Love it or hate it, <a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/186/Mayor-Council">tell our city council members what you</a> think <em>before</em> they vote.</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Tex&#8217;s Tacos Food Truck 5-9pm / Austin Walls Music 6-9pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga 11:30am / The Patty Wagon Food Truck 12-8pm</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos Food Truck 1-8pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left watch party 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC: Atlanta Press Club Roundtable, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Tex&#8217;s Tacos Food Truck 5-9pm / Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sign up to perform, sponsor, or volunteer at <a href="https://www.norcrossporchfest.com/">Norcross Porchfest</a>! </p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 379]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-379</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-379</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:02:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9BMU!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16654a14-c923-43be-a280-5d0894d763d0_300x300.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Historic Norcross is a special place because of the people who call it home. Thank you for showing up this year by hosting gatherings, sharing what&#8217;s happening around town, and sending photos and stories along the way. That kind of engagement keeps our community connected in ways that are simple, but deeply meaningful. </p><p>Wishing you a happy holiday season and a fresh start to the New Year! I&#8217;ll be back next week with the regular newsletter.</p><p>See you soon,<br>Kristen</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 378]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-378</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-378</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:03:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zpYR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc6d75aa1-7665-4581-ab15-fbb8bf368bd9_2600x1734.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>The Norcross Planning &amp; Zoning Board proposed updates to the <a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/DocumentCenter/View/8803/20251210_Norcross-2045-CP-2---Vision_Updates-Incorporated_DRAFT-TRACKED-CHANGES?bidId=">City&#8217;s Comprehensive Plan</a>, which guides future land use and development of character areas. City Council approval is required for updates to take effect. The vote is scheduled for the next City Council meeting on January 5. A few of the draft changes described include: </p><ol><li><p>Removing a prior prohibition on apartment buildings in Character Area 5, Hopewell Woods (which includes Broadstone).</p></li><li><p>Split Character Area 7 into 7A and 7B. Before the split, Character Area 7 was defined as a single planning area extending along Holcomb Bridge Road from the Parkside area down to Buford Highway. On the proposed map, the &#8220;historic&#8221; designation ends at Magnolia Street NW along Holcomb Bridge Road heading toward Buford Highway. This allows a variety of new developments to be considered.</p></li><li><p>Character Area 4, North Peachtree, would continue to stay low-density, and the update encourages Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), like a small backyard cottage or garage apartment, as a flexible option for homeowners.</p></li></ol><p>The City Council Policy Meeting took place on Monday, December 15. <a href="https://norcrossga.portal.civicclerk.com/event/180/media">The recording can be viewed here. </a> If you have feedback about the proposed changes, <a href="https://www.norcrossga.net/186/Mayor-Council">you can email them </a>or speak at upcoming Council meetings!</p><p><em>Also, Taste of Britain is now offering 10% off for Young Norcross card holders!</em> &lt;3 </p><p>Happy holidays!! </p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>A Free Little Art Gallery waiting for your creativity, shared by Liz Simpson!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT</strong><br><strong>Free Little Art Gallery</strong><br>Have you seen a Free Little Art Gallery around town? Display your artwork in one of these boxes! The idea is to share your art with others - start a swap art game. There are 2 boxes, one in Betty Mauldin Park and one at the end of Carlyle Street in the parking area. Your little art designs could make a big impression and add cheer to the holidays! Share a red bird, a sunset, or even a white squirrel! Take a selfie and send it to Young Norcross or <a href="mailto:npac@norcrossga.net">npac@norcrossga.net</a>.</p><p><strong>Winter Break Magic at The Parkside</strong><br>The Parkside at Peachtree Corners Town Center (founded by co-owners of Savage Pizza Norcross) is welcoming winter break with a fun, kid-friendly holiday event! From December 22 through January 2, weekdays include treats, crafts, and seasonal activities for children 12 and under! Pricing is $35 per child and $25 per adult. <a href="http://www.theparksideptc.com/clubhouse">Space is limited, and advance registration is required!</a></p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Better Than the Beatles, 8pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - NEW beer alert x 2! JingleJangle Peppermint Stout and House on a Slope Spruce Tip IPA / Live Music 6-9pm / My Vietnamese all day</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Flow &amp; Grow Yoga 11:30am / Our annual holiday market from 12-6pm! 10 local artists will be displaying their gorgeous crafts and pieces for sale. Partial proceeds go to Cultivation Foundation! / My Vietnamese all day long!</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday                                                                                                                  </strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left watch party 9pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - No PDC meeting this week or next week!</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - a Open 4-9pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Christmas Eve hours 12-7pm with trivia at 2pm!! Special prizes for the holidays!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Closed for Christmas! Back to open hours on Friday, December 26 starting at 12pm!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Closed for Christmas!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 377]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross]]></description><link>https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-377</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.youngnorcross.com/p/norcross-email-extravaganza-vol-377</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Young Norcross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:59:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dCwL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf4e6391-19b9-4173-b39d-81ed3963751a_2016x1512.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW...?</strong>&nbsp;<br>Speaking of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, have you ever seen an American chestnut tree? The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_chestnut">American chestnut once filled forests </a>across Georgia and the eastern United States, often reaching 80 to 100 feet tall! Some grew even taller, with trunks so wide they were called the redwoods of the East. In the early 1900s, a fungal disease called chestnut blight arrived on imported chestnut trees and spread quickly. It killed an estimated three to four <em>billion</em> American chestnuts, including those that once grew in Gwinnett County. Now newly planted trees are barely able to grow before succumbing to the fungus, though <a href="https://tacf.org/">researchers are working on </a>resistant varieties!</p><p><strong>PHOTO OF THE WEEK<br></strong>Another white squirrel spotted at the Carlyle House by Bill Elsey!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dCwL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf4e6391-19b9-4173-b39d-81ed3963751a_2016x1512.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dCwL!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf4e6391-19b9-4173-b39d-81ed3963751a_2016x1512.jpeg 424w, 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This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It&#8217;s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/af01cb66-d83e-4efc-964b-55f9a686f788?j=eyJ1IjoibXhicmkifQ.cxg_YrrqslBPe47X1x5RL7xz9c1AYjMpLA1wQdfGG84">youngnorcross@gmail.com</a>!</em></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT</strong><br><strong>Some Assembly Required Podcast</strong><br>If you are in a season of parenting and want to feel a little more steady and seen, <em><a href="https://www.wesleyanschool.org/community/podcast">Some Assembly Required</a></em> offers a funny, relatable take on real family life. Hosted by Wesleyan staff members Jennifer Copeland and Ann Cousins, each episode features an expert whose daily work connects directly to the topic at hand. They share real stories and practical ideas with warmth, humor and no judgment. The podcast, available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7rS0Kl47DBezI4cVbb2lUN?si=591dfcd1b8bc4516">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-assembly-required/id1845159985">Apple Podcasts,</a> is designed for parents who are still figuring it out, one decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Coffee with Council</strong><br>Coffee with Council meets tomorrow, Saturday, December 13 at 8am at 45 South, 45 South Peachtree Street! It is an informal monthly gathering where residents can sit with council members, ask questions, and stay connected to what is happening in Norcross.</p><p><strong>Lunch with Norcross PD</strong><br>Join Norcross Police and Code Enforcement for &#8220;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A1QLuCuQL/">Lunch with Norcross PD</a>&#8221; on Wednesday, December 17 at 12pm! They&#8217;ll be at El Sinaloense, 2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Unit 170. Enjoy good food, meet local officers, ask questions, and share relaxed conversation with the people who serve our community.</p><p><strong>Bourbon with Bruce</strong><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1A14hC1W7E/">Bourbon with Bruce at Carolee&#8217;s</a>, 27 Holcomb Bridge Road, is Thursday, December 18 from 6-9pm! Eight years ago, it started when Bruce Smith brought a bottle to keep a friend company while his wife shopped at Carolee&#8217;s. They sat for three hours, sipping bourbon, talking, laughing, and wishing moments like that happened more often. Now, every December the week before Christmas, Bruce welcomes anyone of age to stop in, sample some bourbon, do a little shopping, and share some holiday cheer.</p><p><strong>DAILY EVENTS<br>Friday </strong> </p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Live music from Corporate Therapy, 8pm</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Live music with It&#8217;s a Dirty Shame band / My Vietnamese all night!</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Come see Santa! Free photos from 6-9pm!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Yoga 11:30am / My Vietnamese all day</p></li><li><p>Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Sunday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos</p></li></ul><p><strong>Monday</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li></ul><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers - Trivia 7pm </p></li></ul><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South - PDC, Matt Yarbrough, Director, Policy &amp; Gov Affairs, Council for Quality Growth, 8:15-9am</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos / Norcross Run Club 6:15pm / Team Trivia 7pm</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!</p></li><li><p>Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men&#8217;s group workout 5:30-6:15am</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Trivia 7pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cultivation Brewing - Holiday movie night at 6pm! The brewery is decorated in true holiday style, and we will be playing Elf<strong> </strong>on a big projector. Family friendly fun including an actual popcorn machine, hot chocolate, and brews flowin&#8217;!</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Game night with Reconcile Gwinnett at 7pm. All are welcome! Bring your favorite game or play one of ours!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Butter &amp; Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday</p></li><li><p>Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 15% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>45 South</p></li><li><p>MET BrewMasters</p></li><li><p>NX Vinyl - Any &#8220;previously loved&#8221; vinyl</p></li></ul><p><strong>Receive 10% off</strong></p><ul><li><p>Antique Traditions</p></li><li><p>B&amp;W Burgers, Buns &amp; Brews <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Carolee&#8217;s</p></li><li><p>Cultivation Brewing</p></li><li><p>Dahlia's Restaurant &amp; Porch  </p></li><li><p>Eighteen70 Restaurant <em>(food only)</em></p></li><li><p>Freckles &amp; Co</p></li><li><p>Refuge Coffee</p></li><li><p>Savage Pizza</p></li><li><p>Taste of Britain</p></li><li><p>The Local Peach</p></li><li><p>The Rose &amp; Hemp</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Young Norcross&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://youngnorcross.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Young Norcross</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.youngnorcross.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>