Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 362
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
Did you see the production crew at Oak Cove and Peachtree Cove Dr. this week? Will Trent was back in town filming Season 4, which premieres in early 2026. Norcross shows up on screen more often than you might think!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“Backyard trail camera April 2025 Ollie Ave. Young coyote meets possum. Both went home unharmed.” George & Dianne Showalter
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
Final Summer Concert at Thrasher Park
The 2025 Summer Concert Series wraps up tonight, Friday, Aug. 29 from 7:30-9:30pm at Thrasher Park with 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience. Expect faithful performances of Eagles classics, strong harmonies, and plenty of guitar. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the last show of the season!
Open Auditions: Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Norcross Christmas Show
Lionheart Theatre will hold auditions for its holiday production, Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Norcross Christmas Show, directed by Tanya Gilmer! Auditions are Sept. 21 and 22 at 6:30pm at Lionheart Theatre, 10 College Street NW, Norcross. The show runs Dec. 11 to 21, 2025!
Anna Balkan is Hiring
Anna Balkan Jewelry & Gifts is looking for new team members to join the downtown Norcross boutique! Positions are available both part-time and full-time, with roles in sales and marketing. If you enjoy connecting with people and working in a creative environment, this could be a great fit. Stop by the shop, email sales@annabalkan.com, or apply on the website!
Vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Authorities
The City of Norcross is looking for neighbors to serve on the Norcross Public Arts Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Norcross Housing Authority. These volunteer roles help shape what our community looks and feels like, from public art to housing to zoning decisions. Applications are due by Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5pm. Send yours to Deputy City Clerk Shayla Alexis at shayla.alexis@norcrossga.net!
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
Cultivation Brewing - TWO new beer alerts once again! Can’t get any better than that. T’mave Dark Czech Lager and Blueberry Rhubarb Hard Seltzer! / Cody Marlowe music 6-9pm / My Vietnamese all evening!
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ from 9pm
Thrasher Park - 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, 7:30-9:30pm
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Georgia vs Marshall viewing party 3:30pm
Cultivation Brewing - Yoga at 11:30am, first beer included! / Bite Budz food truck!
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm
Sunday
Seems like a good day for grillin’.
Monday
Cultivation Brewing - We are open for Labor Day! Extended hours 12-8pm / Live music by Phil Griffin band 3-6pm / True Street Tacos all day long!
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7pm
Cultivation Brewing - Pilates 6pm / Last call to sign up for our Fantasy Football Draft evening on September 2 at 6pm! Head to our website to sign up! An amazing prize for the grand winner!
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Chuck Warbington, Lawrenceville City Manager, 8:15-9am
Cultivation Brewing - Team Trivia back to regular schedule 7pm / Run Club meetup 6:15pm
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 with a pizza and beer special! Keyes to Flavor will be making pizzas onsite to enjoy during trivia, so come hungry!
Thursday
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