Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 378
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
The Norcross Planning & Zoning Board proposed updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, 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:
Removing a prior prohibition on apartment buildings in Character Area 5, Hopewell Woods (which includes Broadstone).
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 “historic” designation ends at Magnolia Street NW along Holcomb Bridge Road heading toward Buford Highway. This allows a variety of new developments to be considered.
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.
The City Council Policy Meeting took place on Monday, December 15. The recording can be viewed here. If you have feedback about the proposed changes, you can email them or speak at upcoming Council meetings!
Also, Taste of Britain is now offering 10% off for Young Norcross card holders! <3
Happy holidays!!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A Free Little Art Gallery waiting for your creativity, shared by Liz Simpson!
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
Free Little Art Gallery
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 npac@norcrossga.net.
Winter Break Magic at The Parkside
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. Space is limited, and advance registration is required!
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Better Than the Beatles, 8pm
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
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm
Saturday
Cultivation Brewing - Flow & 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!
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke at 9:30pm
Sunday
Cultivation Brewing - True Street Tacos
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia 7pm
Social Fox Brewing - Last Podcast on the Left watch party 9pm
Wednesday
45 South - No PDC meeting this week or next week!
Cultivation Brewing - a Open 4-9pm
Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout 5:30-6:15am
Social Fox Brewing - Christmas Eve hours 12-7pm with trivia at 2pm!! Special prizes for the holidays!
Thursday
Cultivation Brewing - Closed for Christmas! Back to open hours on Friday, December 26 starting at 12pm!
Social Fox Brewing - Closed for Christmas!
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
Taste of Britain
The Local Peach
The Rose & Hemp