Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 361
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
Congratulations to Mayor Craig Newton, who has been re-elected unopposed! Two City Council seats are also on the ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Councilmember Matt Myers (Seat 1) is running for re-election against Briana Murray, and Councilmember Bruce Gaynor (Seat 2) is running against Samantha Spitzner. Best of luck to all candidates in the upcoming races!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“The new parking lot going in at Johnson Dean Nature Preserve. The PDC will discuss Johnson Dean and the Beaver Ruin Greenway next Wednesday if anyone’s interested.” Chuck Paul
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’s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to youngnorcross@gmail.com!
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Carolee’s Seven Spectacular Years
It’s our birthday weekend! Stop by Carolee’s at 27 Holcomb Bridge Rd. in Norcross on Friday, Aug. 22, or Saturday, Aug. 23. We are celebrating seven wonderful years from 10am-6pm both days. Spin the prize wheel for a discount or a grab bag surprise and enter our daily $50 gift card drawing. Enjoy petit fours, cake, and refreshments while you shop. Thank you for being part of our journey! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Stay-at-Home Parents/Caregivers Meetup
Are you a parent of young children looking for connection and community? Lucie Casey is starting a weekly (or semi-weekly) meetup for stay-at-home moms, dads, and caregivers with babies or little kids. If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the short form.
Share Your Thoughts on a Local Coworking Space
A local organization is considering transforming unused space in their building into an affordable coworking hub for residents of historic Norcross. The vision is a shared place where neighbors can work, gather, and create together. The organization is seeking community input before moving forward with construction. Take this quick survey to share your needs, preferences, and feedback!
Jazz in the Alley
Join the City of Norcross on Saturday, Aug. 23, for an evening of outdoor music from 7:30-9:30pm in Betty Mauldin Park. This week’s featured artist is IAMKHEMESTRY, a genre-blending jazz maverick whose trumpet-driven sound fuses jazz, hip-hop, funk, and soul. From Harlem to Atlanta, he brings fearless creativity and undeniable flair to every stage.
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Justin Music 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - New beer alert x2! River Spirit, a West Coast style Pilsner and For a Time, your classic American Pale Ale! / Lowcomotion 4-10pm / Slow Parade band 6-9pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ from 9pm
Social Fox Brewing - Paint Your Pet Night, A Fundraiser for Hero Dog Rescue 6:30-8:30pm! Sign up here! Ticket includes a 16”x20” canvas with a custom pencil sketch of your pet (from a photo you provide), all painting supplies, and step-by-step instruction to bring your pet's personality to life!
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Mike Veal Band 8pm
Betty Mauldin Park - Jazz in the Alley, IAMKHEMESTRY 7:30-9:30pm
Cultivation Brewing - Yoga 11:30am / Pork ur Fork BBQ all day long!
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - Bite Budz all day long!
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Savage Pizza - Jazz Vinyl Night with nx vinyl 6-9pm
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7pm
Cultivation Brewing - Closed all day! Reopen Thursday : )
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Len Housley and Scott Leslie, City of Norcross Public Works, 8:15-9am
Cultivation Brewing - Closed all day! Reopen Thursday : )
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Savage Pizza - Dirty South Trivia at 7pm with prizes to the top 3 winners!
Social Fox Brewing - Trivia at 7pm
Thursday
Cultivation Brewing - We’re kicking off a new monthly DJ night with extended hours! Join us from 7-10pm for DJ Fernando spinning live at the brewery.
Iron Horse Tavern - Trivia 8pm
Social Fox Brewing - Vinyl Night with NX vinyl
YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS
Butter & Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday
Social Fox Brewing - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off
Receive 15% off
45 South
MET BrewMasters
NX Vinyl - Any “previously loved” vinyl
Receive 10% off
Antique Traditions
B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews (food only)
Carolee’s
Cultivation Brewing
Dahlia's Restaurant & Porch
Eighteen70 Restaurant (food only)
Freckles & Co
Refuge Coffee
Savage Pizza
The Local Peach
The Rose & Hemp