🌱 Patch AM: How a Norcross lawmaker is boosting kids’ AI skills

What's up Norcross! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Norcross lawmaker is boosting kids' AI skills

Also on today's calendar: Norcross/Peachtree Ridge/Dunwoody and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Dr. Arlene Beckles Congratulates Three Baldwin Elementary School Students on Completion of 'AI Sprouts Summer Camp' (house-press.com) — Norcross-area State Rep. Arlene Beckles is spotlighting three Baldwin Elementary students who completed an online "AI Sprouts" summer camp, building games and simple AI projects. She ties their success to her push for broader digital literacy in Georgia, encouraging more local families to explore similar tech opportunities for kids in House District 96.
   

📸 Around Norcross

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norcross

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18
• Norcross /Lambert/Dunwoody →
  Norcross High School, 5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Architectural Review Board Meeting →
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Norcross/Peachtree Ridge/Dunwoody →
  Norcross High School, 5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball game v. Creekland (home)
  Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
  6:00 pm
• Curriculum Night
  Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Parks, Green Spaces & Trails Commission Meeting →
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  5:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Summerour Birds
  Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
  8:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Coffee With Council Meeting →
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• đAM Intramurals: Basketballđ(Gym)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  8:15 am
• Sensory Story Bins
  Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
  11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
• Story Blossom Tree Display
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Girls Basketball Morning Workouts (Gym)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  7:15 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need a recommendation for a plumber for a drip in my utility room.
  I used one plumber twice but it's dripping again so I need someone else. Plz, don't recommend yourself. Give me the name of someone you've have… (Nextdoor Rockborough North)

• Gwinnett County Public Schools posted a job opening for Assist Head Custodian - Custodial Services - School in Norcross. Apply here.
• Intuitive Surgical, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Production Planner in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

• Summer Concert Series: Passing the Torch (A Whitney Houston Tribute) (livinginpeachtreecorners.com)
• Investors Were Promised 10% Returns Every 3 Months. More Than 2,000 Lost $380 Million (wealthofgeeks.com)
• Club Pilates Franchisee Opening Studio In Tucker (whatnow.com)

Doraville

• INTENNSE caps off 2026 season with historic growth (thechampionnewspaper.com)
• West Nile Virus found in 4 DeKalb mosquito traps (fox5atlanta.com)

Duluth

• Study shows Georgia families skipping meals, taking on debt to survive (wctv.tv)

Ok Norcross! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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