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Good morning Norcross! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Norcross residents should do after this rabid cat attack
  • Norcross contractor lands spot in Air Force's $3.5 billion program
  • Norcross once hosted this beloved Korean-American comfort food favorite

Also on today's calendar: 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cat tests positive for rabies after attacking 2 people in Norcross (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A rabid cat recently attacked two people near the 4300 block of Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross, prompting county officials to urge residents to avoid strange-acting animals and vaccinate their pets. If you're bitten or scratched by a stray, seek medical care immediately, then contact GNR Public Health or Gwinnett Animal Welfare to report the incident and arrange pickup of suspicious animals.
   

• Air Force sets aside $3.5 billion for cleanup, construction and restoration (cleveland.com) — A Norcross-based firm, Cape-SRS JV LLC, is among 34 small businesses chosen to compete for up to $3.5 billion in long-term Air Force cleanup and construction work through 2034. While projects will be nationwide, the selection could bring federal contract dollars, jobs, and experience back to the Norcross business community.
   

• Korean-American restaurant — Beloved Brookhaven Staple Closes After 40 Years (koreadaily.com) — A long-loved Korean-American restaurant, Donnie's Country Cookin', is closing its original Brookhaven location after nearly 40 years, ending an era for many metro Atlanta diners. The business had grown to include branches in Stone Mountain, Norcross, and Clarkesville, and its owners are now retiring after years of serving affordable, homestyle comfort food to loyal regulars.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

  • Peachtree Corners considers deer management plan as population grows (atlantanewsfirst.com)
  • Metro Atlanta city launching program to reduce unusually high deer population (wsbradio.com)
  • Reporter's Notebook: Jazz, outdoor learning grants; Party on the PATH; ARTober Gwinnett (saportareport.com)

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