Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 363
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
Norcross residents can now join the Historic Norcross Business Association! Membership is a way to stay informed and connected with what is happening downtown. The HNBA values transparency and wants residents to feel welcome if they are curious about the decisions, projects, and conversations shaping our business community.
Annual dues are $50 for residents or $150 for businesses. For a limited time, new resident members receive a gift bag with a Young Norcross card and a variety of HNBA merchant gift cards, including a $25 gift card to B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews. See Mary Dowdy at Antique Traditions or email historicnorcrossbusassoc@gmail.com to sign up!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A portrait of Jonathan Norcross from the 1860s, colorized with AI by Jonathan Corley.
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
Historic Norcross Homes for Sale
It can be tough to find homes in Historic Norcross, but two just came on the market! 225 Valley Rd NW and 757 Sunset Drive were listed at the end of the week. Feel free to share with anyone hoping to move into the community or make a move within it!
September City Council Meeting
At the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting, discussion covered downtown parking, railroad crossing repairs, and the next phase of road resurfacing. Council also reviewed accessory dwelling units, updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, and staff changes. Watch the recorded meeting here!
Atlanta British Car Fayre
Downtown Norcross will be very busy tomorrow, Saturday, September 6 from 10am-3pm for the Atlanta British Car Fayre! Hundreds of classic British cars and motorcycles will be on display. As always, there will be food vendors with a UK twist, local shops to poke around in, and live music, including a Beatles tribute set! Admission is free!
Atlanta United GA100 Celebration
On Tuesday, September 9 from 5:30-7:30pm, the A. Worley Brown Boys and Girls Club will celebrate the GA100 initiative and the opening of its newly renovated soccer field! The evening will include food and activities, a ribbon-cutting, youth-led pitches, and an autograph session with Atlanta United players. The event is free and open to all. RSVP by September 5 to Jada Marcum at jmarcum@bgcma.org.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
On Thursday, September 11 at 8:15am, the city will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Betty Mauldin Park, 63 Lawrenceville Street in downtown Norcross. The program includes remarks, bagpipe music, and a bell-ringing to honor the moment the first tower was struck. Parking will be available at City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street. This is a simple but meaningful way for our community to pause together and remember.
Paint & Sip Night
Youth In Nature is hosting a Paint & Sip fundraiser on Friday, September 19 from 7-8:30pm at the Norcross Garden Club Cottage, 33 College Street. A local artist will lead a step-by-step painting session, all supplies are included, and guests can BYOB. Tickets are $35, and proceeds support scholarships that help keep Youth In Nature summer camps accessible for all kids.
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from New Bridge Band, 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - NE Hazy Pale Ale -Emporium- is out! Delicious, light with notes of tangerine and a dry finish! / Candace Devan music 6-9pm / Pork Ur Fork all evening
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm
Saturday
Cultivation Brewing - Yoga flow 11:30am with your first beer included in the class pass. You can pay at the door! Rain or shine event. / Braveheart Bulliez will be joining us starting at noon with sweet dogs looking for their next loving home. Their staff will be on site to answer questions and share more information about the adoption process!
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm
Social Fox Brewing - Open early for the British Car Fayre at 11am! Keyes to Flavor will be serving up British pub fare until they sell out!
Thrasher Park - Final Jazz in the Alley for the season, Jessy Díaz, 7:30-9:30pm
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos all day!
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7pm
Cultivation Brewing - Pilates 6pm rain or shine!
Social Fox Brewing - It's Gwinnett Beer Week and Explore Gwinnett's “Can Man" will be visiting Social Fox Sept 9-11. Download the Sippin' in the Suburbs app to earn extra prizes if you spot him!
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: David Versal, City of Norcross Economic Development, 8:15-9am
Cultivation Brewing - Team Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm with a hint of the week offered on team trivia’s site before you arrive! / Run Club at 6:15pm! The perfect excuse to get out for a run or walk with your pet - we’ve got treats for both of you after!
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 7pm
Thursday
Betty Mauldin Park - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 8:30am
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