Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Norcross man gets life sentence in Jimmy Carter Boulevard shooting
You won't want to miss PCBA Tailgates and Touchdowns Charity Party on the Norcross Patch calendar
Greetings Norcross! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Norcross man gets life sentence in Jimmy Carter Boulevard shooting
Also on today's calendar: PCBA Tailgates and Touchdowns Charity Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Life sentence for Norcross man in assassination-style shooting, stood over victim firing six times (ocgnews.com) — A 22-year-old Norcross resident has been sentenced in Gwinnett County to life in prison plus five years for a 2024 shooting that killed a man behind a Jimmy Carter Boulevard gas station. Jurors saw surveillance video of the attack and deliberated about two and a half hours before returning guilty verdicts on all charges. 
📸 Around Norcross
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Norcross
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- PCBA Tailgates and Touchdowns Charity Party →
Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE - Norcross, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Volleyball game @ Hull MS
Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
6:00 pm - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
6:30 pm - PTA Fall Dance
Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
4:30 pm - Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting →
Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
6:30 pm - Norcross Summer Concert Series at Thrasher Park →
Thrasher Park, 93 Park Dr, Norcross
7:30 pm - Summer Concert Series: Macon Music Revue →
Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
7:30 pm - Volleyball game v. Duluth MS (home)
Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
6:00 pm - Norcross/Collins Hill/Berkmar →
Norcross High School, 5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
📣 Norcross Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Wednesdays with Wendy
Gwin Oaks Elementary School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
7:00 am - Girls Basketball Morning Workouts (Gym)
Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
7:15 am - Drop-In Tech Support Sessions
Doraville Library -
12:00 pm - đŠđPM Intramurals: Flag Football (Field)đŠđ
Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
4:15 pm
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Community Cat house lady still in need of help Please
Please help my name is Gracie 8 and my mom really loves me but I decided it was a good idea to go on a mission on 07/18/2026 and I am desperately… (Nextdoor River Exchange Dr) - This guy or gal has been hanging around mi casa for a couple of years now.
I forgot to mention that I made this shot from my screened bedroom window! (Nextdoor Norcross North)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Norcross. Apply here.
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peachtree Corners
- Festival Fun 2026: Fall Favorites in North Metro Atlanta (livinginpeachtreecorners.com)
Doraville
- Man in critical condition, suspect hospitalized after shooting at DeKalb auto body shop, police say (atlantanewsfirst.com)
- Another mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County (atlantanewsfirst.com)
Lilburn
- Voters head to polls for Georgia's 13th Congressional District runoff (wsbradio.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
