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Also on today's calendar: 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Crews battle intense fire at Georgia Power substation in Norcross (fox5atlanta.com) — Firefighters in Norcross contained a massive overnight transformer fire at a Georgia Power high-voltage substation after battling intense heat for several hours, with no injuries or major outages reported. Crews set up a safety perimeter while hazardous materials teams and state environmental officials monitored for risks, and Georgia Power is now investigating the cause and handling repairs.
2. Othram, GBI Identify Suspect in 2020 Homicide of 21-Year-Old (forensicmag.com) — Investigators have identified and charged a suspect in the 2020 shooting death of 21-year-old Norcross resident Tyler Hall, after advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy work by the GBI and Othram. The suspect, already in state custody on unrelated charges, now faces multiple counts including malice murder, while authorities continue seeking tips from anyone with information.
3. St. Pius X Catholic vs Wesleyan (maxpreps.com) — Norcross-based Wesleyan's volleyball team dropped a tight 2-1 non-league match to St. Pius X Catholic, bringing the Wolves' record to 15-14. They'll try to bounce back at home on Thursday, Sept. 24, when they host Holy Innocents' Episcopal in a key Region 5 matchup against a strong Bears squad riding a recent sweep.
4. Rep. Arlene Beckles to Join 'Leaders Across Generations' in Stone Mountain (house-press.com) — Norcross's own State Rep. Arlene Beckles will join a Caribbean Georgia Votes leadership forum in Stone Mountain on September 26, highlighting her experience from Norcross City Council to the Georgia House. The event invites community members to discuss civic engagement, public service, and issues like technology, privacy, and government accountability with leaders from across generations.
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