Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 223
DID YOU KNOW...?
A few families have asked if we know of any experienced, trustworthy babysitters in the community. If you have experience working with children, please let us know! We would love to have a list of options available when parents reach out! Send an email to youngnorcross@gmail.com with your name, contact info, the ages you're comfortable working with, and anything else that may be helpful to share with parents (references, years of experience, etc.).
While we're at it, if you have a skill people may inquire about (plumber, electrician, child care, pet care, lawn care, etc.) send us your info, too! If we get a solid list together, we'll create a standing referral sheet for everyone to access.
GET INVOLVED
Feedback for the City
The City of Norcross is looking for feedback about Pedal Norcross, a program run through the Sustainable Norcross Commission, to help guide decision-making for the future of bikeability in our community! Please take the survey and share your thoughts to help make Norcross (more) bike-friendly. The deadline for submitting a response is Monday, February 6, 2023, by 5p. Click here to take the survey!
Soccer Tots
Soccer Tots is back and your family is invited to join the fun! You can see the schedule, age max/min, and registration information here. Please register by January 15 to ensure all of the soccer jerseys are ordered in time for the big kick-off in March. Let JT Thoms know if you'd like to coach this season - 706-247-5203.
People Drinking Coffee (PDC)
Norcross PDC is a weekly morning meetup at 45 South Cafe in downtown Norcross. What began as a grassroots effort to improve the city has now become a go-to for insight into what is happening around Norcross and beyond. The group meets every Wednesday at 8:15a to hear speakers cover topics that range from local government, non-profit, and small businesses, to local politics and City leaders. Email pdcnorcross@gmail.com to learn who the speaker is this week!
Gwinnett Young Professionals
Young professionals between the ages of 21-35 who either live, work, or play in Gwinnett County are invited to join Gwinnett Young Professionals! Check out the upcoming events below! Click here for a full list of events.
Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Register for January First Friday Breakfast for a dose of motivation and practical advice to help make your work teams run smoothly in the new year with Billy Boughey of Elevate Experiences. Registration will close at noon on the Wednesday prior.
Coffee Connections on Friday, January 13, 20, and 27. No charge or registration is required!
The Nonprofit Roundtable will meet after Coffee Connections on January 20th from 9:45-11a in Atlanta Tech Park.
For more information about any of these events, email or call Beth Coffey, Executive Director (470-482-1899).
AROUND TOWN At Antique Traditions
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your purchase!] At The Red Hound Gifts
Check out the current list of in-store workshops!
At The Rose & Hemp
[Young Norcross Card - Receive 10% off your entire purchase! *Cannot be combined with other discounts. Those that already fall into the community discount category for 10% off (first responders, teachers, or military) will receive 15% off with the card.]
At The Local Peach
[Young Norcross Card - 10% off your purchase!]
At Social Fox
Friday - Big Burgers and Wings 4-8p / College Bowl Games
Saturday - New Year’s Eve hours 12-8p / College Bowl Games
Sunday - New Year’s Hours 12:30-5p / Brunch - $20.23 for a flight and breakfast from Keyes to Flavor
Tuesday - Industry night - owners behind the bar!
Wednesday - Trivia / Keyes to Flavor 4-8p
[Young Norcross Card - Purchase a $30 gift card for $25!]
At Cultivation Brewing
Friday - Lobster Dogs 4-10p / Joshua Williams 6-9p
Saturday - *OPEN LATE FOR NYE!* DJ style music / Two food pop-ups that day: Stix and Buns 12-5:30p & Big Malcolm BBQ 6p-12a / Bring out that suit, flapper dress, feather headpiece, and dance the night away! / We'll have the UGA game on at 8p!
Sunday - Open 1-8p
Tuesday - Community night! Discounted brews 4-9p
Wednesday - Trivia at 6:30p
Thursday - Vinyl Night 5-9p
[Young Norcross Card - $1 off each beer for cardholders on Thursday!]
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
Meet the Corley family! Jonathan and Kristen (both Georgia natives) moved into their midcentury modern ranch on Cochran Drive in 2016. Jonathan grew up in Gwinnett and spent years on the road as a touring musician in an indie rock band before shifting focus to a career in technology. He is now the Director of Experience Strategy at Sitecore, where he's worked for six years. Kristen grew up in Cumming and is writing this in the third person because she has been helping Callie produce Young Norcross content for a little more than a year now (social media and, more recently, this newsletter). The Corleys were beyond thrilled to welcome their son, Cooper, into the world in June 2022. Doctor (cattle dog/chow mix) is an incredible big brother to Cooper, but he's a perfect pup so it wasn't much of a surprise. Kristen and Jonathan are so grateful to raise Cooper in Historic Norcross. Please say hi if you see them around town!
Submit yourself / your family to be featured! Email a brief intro and photo to youngnorcross@gmail.com.