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Hi Norcross! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 19 Norcross streets are getting resurfaced this fall?
  • How Norcross' new projects could reshape your commute, housing, and downtown vibe
  • Norcross restaurant on Buford Highway fails inspection with 61 score

Also on today's calendar: Norcross/Johns Creek/Roswell/Lakeside and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Norcross begins $1.8 million resurfacing project on 19 streets (wsbradio.com) — Drivers in Norcross should prepare for daytime delays as the city launches a nearly $1.8 million resurfacing project covering 19 neighborhood streets through late October or early November. Work will generally run between rush hours, but residents on streets like Ruth, Buchanan, Freeman Circle, and others can expect lane closures and construction crews as pavement is replaced across town.
   

2. Gwinnett County: Fueled for Growth (georgiatrend.com) — Norcross is highlighted as a small‑business hub with major mixed‑use projects, a Buford Highway makeover, and new affordable housing like Crest Pointe Village on the way. County leaders describe how redevelopment, SPLOST funding, and initiatives like Ride Gwinnett and Georgia Gwinnett College programs are shaping jobs, transportation, and housing options that directly affect Norcross residents' daily lives.
   

3. Tortilleria And Rostiseria Imperial in Norcross receives a 61% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A recent state health inspection gave Tortilleria And Rostiseria Imperial on Buford Highway in Norcross a score of 61 out of 100, citing issues from improper food temperatures to cross‑contamination risks and missing health agreements. Inspectors ordered immediate corrections, and a follow‑up visit is scheduled by September 4, meaning diners may want to watch for an updated score soon.
   

4. Norcross City Council weighs funding for historic window restoration (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Norcross officials are debating whether the city should spend about $30,000 to restore historic windows at a downtown Wingo Street home owned by the Downtown Development Authority. The discussion highlights broader tensions over preserving Norcross' historic character, a moratorium on demolishing pre‑1950 structures, and plans to expand downtown parking behind businesses near City Hall.
   

5. New public safety building opens in metro Atlanta city amid rise in surveillance concerns (wsbtv.com) — Norcross has opened a new $26 million public safety building on Buford Highway, featuring a real‑time communications center, courtroom, training studio, and a large community room residents can rent. City leaders say the expanded space and technology should speed up emergency responses while raising questions some may have about surveillance, drones, and how police build trust with the community.
   

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    Wednesday September 2
  • Girls Basketball Morning Workouts (Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    7:15 am
  • Drop-In Tech Support Sessions
    Doraville Library -
    12:00 pm
  • LEGO Free Build
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    3:30 pm
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    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • I reached out directly to this guy's phone number asking if he could install some blinds for me.
    He directed me to a website with a bunch of task listed with minimum estimates where installing blinds was not on the list from what I could tell; it… (Nextdoor Indian Trail)
  • KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Peachtree Corners. Apply here.
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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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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