🌱 Patch AM: Don’t miss this weekend’s free lantern parade at Hong Kong Market Plaza

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In today's newsletter:

• Don't miss this weekend's free lantern parade at Hong Kong Market Plaza
• How big is Friday's Brookwood-at-Norcross showdown for local fans?

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

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
• Thursday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Magic Lantern Night: a FREE festival & lantern parade in Norcross this Saturday & Sunday (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Norcross families can enjoy a free Magic Lantern Night festival at Hong Kong Market Plaza this Friday and Saturday, with activities running from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Expect Asian street food, a lantern parade, kids' activities, live entertainment, and even free lanterns and mooncakes for children, plus free parking and health screenings from Emory.
   

• Following the Future: Lee, Weeks lead GT commits' efforts (on3.com) — Brookwood's undefeated football team is heading to Norcross this Friday for a key region matchup, putting local fans in the spotlight of Georgia Tech recruiting coverage. The piece tracks how GT's 2027 and 2028 commits, including those playing nearby, performed last week and what games they have coming up.
   

📸 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

Tuesday September 22
• Norcross Public Arts Commission Meeting →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Jobber NOW - Atlanta Watch Party →
  3847 Medlock Bridge Road, Norcross
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Adventure in the Park →
  Graves Park sand volleyball court, 1540 Graves Road, Norcross
• Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting →
  Norcross GA
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• UNWIND YOGA →
  Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College Street Northwest, Norcross
  6:30 pm
• SAHARA presents LYANNO Live in Concert →
  2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
• Pooch & Hooch Doggy Day-Care →
  Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross
  2:00 pm
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

• While walking this morning in Pickneyville Park I met an elderly Chinese woman who was very lost and disoriented.
  Alongside two other women we tried our best to help her and use translation apps but were ultimately unable to get who she was or where she needed to… (Nextdoor Langford Road)
• Lost dog hanging out in front of my house Norcross).
  He understood sit and paw He asked for belly rubs. He must of had a loving home. Please help me find his parents. (Nextdoor Beaver Ruin/Steve Reynolds)

• Pactiv Evergreen posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Norcross. Apply here.
• Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

• In Photos: 2026 Peachtree Corners Festival (livinginpeachtreecorners.com)

Doraville

• Casting Call – Week of September 21st (audacy.com)

Lilburn

• Bonnie Lee Funk Chambers (habershamnews.com)
• 58 Simple Acts Of Kindness That Show How One Small Gesture Can Change Someone's Life (boredpanda.com)

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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