Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 400
A weekly email for the young & forever young in Historic Norcross
DID YOU KNOW...?
This week, I want to remember Elliott Brack. Elliott died on May 15, 2026 at 90 years old. He spent more than six decades in journalism. His career included the Gwinnett Daily News, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Gwinnett EXTRA, and GwinnettForum.com. He also wrote Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, an 850-page history of the county, and 366 Facts about Gwinnett for Gwinnett’s bicentennial.
And, much to my delight, Elliott was a Young Norcross subscriber.
Over the years, Elliott sent me more than one unsolicited critique of this newsletter. A few made me roll my eyes, but when he sent an unexpected nod of approval, it made me feel like a million bucks.
Elliott wrote more than 10,000 columns in his life and was a regular at PDC on Wednesday mornings. Gwinnett is better because he lived here, paid attention and wrote it all down. He will be missed. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 2pm at Christ Church Episcopal, 400 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Gwinnett Daily Post’s front page tribute to Elliott Brack on May 20.
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
2026 Summer Concert Series
The City of Norcross Summer Concert Series returns to Thrasher Park from May through September, with concerts from 7:30-9:30pm! Face 2 Face will kick off the season tonight, Friday, May 22 (weather permitting), with the music of Billy Joel, Elton John and other classic pop-rock favorites. Grab dinner downtown or pack a picnic and enjoy a summer night in the park! Just don’t set up your chairs before 6:30am.
Memorial Day Remembrance
The City of Norcross will host its Memorial Day Remembrance event this Monday, May 25 at Thrasher Park from 11:30am-12:30pm. The program will include guest speaker Shelly-Ann Simpson Cunningham, Executive Director of Field Operations and Appeals for the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, along with performances by Coley Gilchrist. In case of rain, the event will move to the Cultural Arts Center.
Volunteer with Project Kids Eat
Project Kids Eat delivers hot meals and hope to local children and families living in extended-stay hotels and low-income apartments, including one location in downtown Norcross. The effort is led locally by Norcross resident Julie Williams through Campus Church. Volunteers are needed from 12-1pm, May 27 through July 24. Churches, nonprofits, businesses and neighbors are invited to help, and shifts can take as little as one hour. Sign up here, or contact Julie at julie@campuschurch.org with questions!
Gwinnett Pride Festival Volunteer Call
The 6th Annual Gwinnett Pride Festival returns to Thrasher Park on June 13 from 12-6pm, and organizers are currently seeking volunteers to help bring the day together! Hosted by Visibility Club, this free, family-friendly event celebrates Gwinnett’s LGBTQIA+ community with live entertainment, local vendors, and a strong sense of connection. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering can sign up here!
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from The Last Call Live, 8:30pm
Cultivation Brewing - Live music from Gryphonics 5-8pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Live DJ 9pm
Thrasher Park - Summer Concert Series with Face 2 Face, weather permitting
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Fly Betty Band, 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - Flow and Grow Yoga with Be Tru Studios, 11:30am
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke, 9:30pm
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Tiki Party / Local artist market from 12-6pm / Live music from Calvin Rex and the Starving Farmers (featuring our beertender Brandon!) starting at 7pm!
Sunday
(check out) Stone Mountain Park - Family fun and attractions, 10:30am-9pm / New 250th Celebration Drone & Light Show followed by extended fireworks finale, 9:30pm
Monday
Cultivaton Brewing - Memorial Day hours 12-8pm
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, 5:30-6:15am
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Memorial Day hours 12-9pm
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia, 7pm
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Jim Trupiano, President of Norcross Power, 8:15-9am
B&W Burgers - Wednesday Music Bingo, 7-11pm
Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club, 6:15pm / Team Trivia, 7pm
Savage Pizza - Trivia at 7pm, top 3 winners get prizes!
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Trivia, 7pm
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, 5:30-6:15am
Thursday
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery- Mixtape Music Bingo, 7pm
YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS
Butter & Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off
Receive 15% off
45 South
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
Good Vibes Wellness (Cannot be combined with any other offers)
Refuge Coffee
Savage Pizza
Taste of Britain
The Local Peach