Norcross Email Extravaganza Vol. 406
A weekly email that helps Historic Norcross neighbors feel connected, informed, and at home.
DID YOU KNOW...?
Norcross’ July 3 fireworks tradition began as a downtown revival idea! According to Sherry Johnson, her husband Carl Johnson helped launch the celebration after he and Sherry reopened Johnson’s Store in 1989, at a time when Historic Downtown Norcross was struggling. Local business owners were looking for ways to bring people back into the city center, and Carl suggested holding the Independence Day celebration on July 3 so it would not compete with Lenox Square’s Fourth of July event.
The first celebration went forward without the city’s blessing, but the crowd kept growing. After a few years, the city took it over and helped turn it into the larger tradition now known as Red, White & Boom! Be sure to enjoy year’s celebration tonight from 5-10pm at Lillian Webb Park! There will be live music from The A-Town A-List, face painting, food, fireworks, and more! Find all of the details here.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
White squirrel sighting (y’all are on a roll with the white squirrels), submitted by Deb Ulrich!
Submit a photo to be featured! This can be you/your family, cool critters around town, cozy corners you like to rest in, events, the train, sunsets, etc! It’s up to you - just send your photo and a brief description to norcrosssocial@gmail.com!
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Norcross Youth Softball
Summer is halfway over, which means it’s time to start thinking about fall kids’ activities! Registration is now open for Fall 2026 youth recreation softball with Norcross Youth Softball, part of the Norcross Youth Baseball & Softball Association. The program is open to girls ages 3 and up and offers a fun, supportive place to build confidence, make new friendships and learn softball! As a traditional rec program, every girl plays and develops at her own pace. Register now through August and follow along on social at @NorcrossYouthSoftball!
Townhome for Rent
Rental available at 2590 Morehead Street in Norcross for $3,100/month! This brick-front townhome has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2,128 square feet, with immediate move-in available. Located in Historic Downtown Norcross, the home includes a main-floor bedroom and full bath, open living space, rear-load garage, included washer and dryer and brand-new carpet upstairs. For more information or to apply, contact Naim Harrison at 770-713-0478.
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Blank 281, 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - Live music with Cody Marlowe, 5-8pm
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Red, White, and BOOM celebration hours from 2-11pm
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Niles Rivers, 8pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke, 9:30pm
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Fourth of July celebrations continue, 12-8pm
Sunday
B&W Burgers - England vs Mexico Watch Party, 8-11:30pm
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, 5:30-6:15am
Norcross Library - Intro to 3D Printing, Learn the basics of 3D Printing! Ages 12+, 6-7pm
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia, 7pm
Norcross Library - Unearthing the Past: Dig Sites, Unearth the past like an Archaeologist! Learn the background of their career and the great finds Archaeologists have uncovered, along with some practice of your own! Ages 6-11, 4-5pm
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Last Podcast on the Left livestream, 8pm
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Josh Bare, Norcross City Council Member, 8:15-9am
Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club, 6:15pm / Romcom Trivia, 7pm
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, 5:30-6:15am
Norcross Library - Honoring Artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, with an introduction to the late artist’s work, 11am-12pm / Reading Buddies Summer Session for ages 6-11, with one-on-one reading practice, must register, 5-6pm / Drop-In Reading Buddies for ages 6-11, with one-on-one reading practice, 6-7pm
Savage Pizza - Trivia, top 3 winners get prizes, 7pm
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Trivia, 7pm
Thursday
Cultivation Brewing - Book club meetup, The Brunswick by Callie Murray, 6:30pm
Iron Horse Tavern - Trivia with Doug Turnbull, 8pm
Norcross Library - Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-5, with tummy time, stories, bonding and sing-alongs, 10:15-11:15am / Summer Family Storytime for ages 0-5, with family stories, songs and movement, 11am-12pm
YOUNG NORCROSS CARD DEALS
Butter & Cream - Free waffle cone upgrade with ice cream purchase Monday - Thursday
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Buy one beer, get a second beer 50% off
Receive 15% off
45 South
NX Vinyl - Any “previously loved” vinyl
Receive 10% off
Antique Traditions
B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews (food only)
Carolee’s
Cultivation Brewing
Dahlia's Restaurant & Porch
Eighteen70 Restaurant (food only)
Freckles & Co
Good Vibes Wellness (Cannot be combined with any other offers)
Refuge Coffee
Savage Pizza
Taste of Britain
The Local Peach