🌱 Patch AM: How a Norcross solar company is powering a massive new SC factory

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Norcross solar company is powering a massive new SC factory

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

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suniva raises $835 million to accelerate its 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina (gcn.com) — Norcross-based solar manufacturer Suniva is leveraging its existing local facility as it raises $835 million to build a massive 4.5‑GW solar cell plant in Laurens County, South Carolina, planned to open in 2027. The expansion, combined with its Norcross headquarters operation, would give Suniva the largest merchant solar cell capacity in the U.S., potentially supporting more clean‑energy jobs and related business activity tied to its Norcross base.
   

📸 Around Norcross

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norcross

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★ Featured events ★

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

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Policy Work Session →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Norcross Public Arts Commission Meeting →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• SAHARA presents LYANNO Live in Concert →
  2077 Beaver Ruin Rd unit 140, Norcross
Saturday September 26
• Pooch & Hooch Doggy Day-Care →
  Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Decision First Engineering. LIVE at Tree Sound Studios Atlanta GA. Sept 27 →
  4610 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross
Saturday October 3
• 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

• Posting for a friend.
  Recently adopted Puppy. Please call the number if you see her. (Nextdoor Norcross North)

• Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Norcross. Apply here.
• Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

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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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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