🌱 Patch AM: What led to a 40-year sentence in Norcross teens’ deaths?

Good morning Norcross! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What led to a 40-year sentence in Norcross teens' deaths?
• See how Norcross standouts ranked at Georgia's Senior Games showcase

Also on today's calendar: 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 40 years for 2 Norcross teens' overdose deaths (ocgnews.com) — Two Norcross teenagers' 2023 overdose deaths have led to a 40-year sentence, with more than 30 years to be served, for a Lawrenceville man who sold them fentanyl-laced pills. Prosecutors say the case, handled by Gwinnett County authorities, underscores the lethal risks of fentanyl and hope the outcome raises awareness among families and teens in and around Norcross.
   

• 2026 Senior Games: Data Dive, Position Players (prepbaseballreport.com) — Georgia's 2026 Senior Games baseball showcase at LakePoint featured more than 175 uncommitted 2027 prospects, including players from Norcross High School and Norcross itself. Detailed stats highlight infield, outfield, and catcher throwing velocities and pop times, giving Norcross families and coaches a clear look at how local athletes stack up against top competition statewide as recruiting season heats up.
   

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Thursday September 17
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Saturday September 19
• Let's Chat and Chew! →
  Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College Street Northwest, Norcross
• Diary of a family affair Premiere Gala →
  3146 Reps Miller Road Northwest, Norcross
• PLUTO AFTER HOURS - BIGGEST GWINNETT BASH (FREE W/ RSVP) →
  Sahara restaurant and lounge, 2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross
• PLUTO LIVE →
  Sahara Restaurant Bar & Lounge, 2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross
• PLUTO AFTERHOURS: BIGGEST GWINNETT BASH →
  2077 Beaver Ruin Rd, Norcross
• PLUTO AFTER HOURS BASH →
  Sahara restaurant and lounge, 2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross
• Her Life Matters: Teen Girl Summit →
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Norcross Branch, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross
• Coffee With Council Meeting →
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  8:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair →
  Mount Moriah Now Church, 1983 Brockett Rd, Tucker
  8:30 am
• All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM →
  Holy Redeemer Catholic School, 3380 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta
  9:45 am
• Pet Blessing / Blessing of the Animals →
  Brook Run Park Playground, Dunwoody
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is mainly targeted toward those of you who are technically inclined.
  I'm a techie dunce and need some info. Recently, I've been seeing several posts on FB about inexpensive internet, some for as little as $20 a month… (Nextdoor Rockborough North)
• There was a guy named Tyler Breen posting about his homelessness journey here on Nextdoor.
  I messaged with him a few times here. But Nextdoor deleted his message DMs and now I cannot find him on the platform. Does anyone know what happened? (Nextdoor Norcross North)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Norcross. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Telephone Customer Service Representative in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

• Mom raises organ donation awareness in Hispanic community after helping save daughter's life (11alive.com)
• USTA Southern Announces Partnership with Dwight Global Online School Group (usta.com)
• When Resistance Is Really Wisdom The Paycheck Nobody Wants to Discuss at the Dinner Table (familybusinessmagazine.com)

Duluth

• Northwestern LAN Zhou Ramen in Duluth receives a 57% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
• Yi-Si Cuisine in Duluth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)

Alpharetta

• Wine Tasting Event To Come To Alpharetta (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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