DID YOU KNOW...?
The first issue of Norcross Now is officially out! Founded and published by Rico Figliolini with Managing Editor Shawne Taylor, the new magazine puts Norcross at the center while also covering the people, places and stories connected to our surrounding communities. Rico and Shawne are also the duo behind Peachtree Corners Magazine, The CREEK and Southwest Gwinnett Magazine.
I’m so excited to be writing for it and to have another way to spotlight the stories happening around town and just beyond it. If you ever hear about an interesting neighbor, business, piece of local history or something happening around town that might make a good story, I’d love to hear about it!
ICYMI: What We Love About Norcross: The People Shaping the City and The Places Bringing People Together
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“Hawks are a constant presence at Sunset Drive and N Barton Street. These images were captured by our daughter on July 3.” - Submitted by Duane Stanford
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
Historic Norcross Estate Sale
An estate sale is happening August 21-22 from 9am-3pm at 410 N. Peachtree Street! Shop housewares, clothing, accessories, fitness equipment, kitchen items, books, decor, antiques and more. Everything must go!
UNWIND Yoga With Rosemary
UNWIND Yoga is a gentle weekly class designed to help restore balance to the body, mind and nervous system. Rosemary Glean of Aum Sweet Home leads the class every Friday at 6:30pm at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College Street NW, with modifications offered for all levels. If your week could use a softer landing, save your spot here.
Jazz in the Alley
Jazz in the Alley returns to Thrasher Park this Saturday, August 22, with The RED Sample Band, bringing a mix of jazz, hip-hop and soul from 7:30-9:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music in Historic Downtown Norcross!
Cookout with Council
Cookout With Council is happening this Saturday, August 22 from 11am-2pm at the new Norcross Public Safety Building, 6025 Buford Highway. Stop by for lunch, meet neighbors and local elected officials, and get an early look inside the new facility!
An Evening With Author Callie Murray
Perimeter Church’s City Impact Ministry is hosting hometown literary star Callie Murray for a free evening at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center on Tuesday, September 1! Callie will share the story behind her novel, The Brunswick, with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Nicole Hannel joining her on stage to lead the conversation. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the author talk from 7-8:30pm. Bring a friend, neighbor or book club and register for free here. Proceeds from Callie’s book benefit Promise686!
DAILY EVENTS
Friday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Better Than The Beatles, 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - Live music from Slow Parade, 5-8pm
Saturday
B&W Burgers - Live music from Herd Behavior, 8pm
Cultivation Brewing - Flow & Grow Yoga with Be Tru Studios, 11:30am
Iron Horse Tavern - Karaoke, 9:30pm
Norcross Library - Baby & Me: Stories and sing-alongs for ages newborn-5, 10:15-10:45am
Thrasher Park - Jazz in the Alley, The RED Sample Band, 7:30-9:30pm
Sunday
Gwinnett Field - Gwinnett Stripers vs. Durham Bulls, 1:05pm. Tickets here!
Monday
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, Sandlot Mondays, 5:30-6:15am
Norcross Library - Vectorize Your Logo: Learn how to turn a sketch into a polished digital logo, ages 12+, 6-7pm. Registration required!
Tuesday
B&W Burgers - Trivia, 7pm
Wednesday
45 South - PDC: Joshua Beasley, Norcross Branch Manager, Gwinnett County Public Library, 8:15-9am
B&W Burgers - Music Bingo, 7pm
Cultivation Brewing - Norcross Run Club, 6:15pm / Trivia, 7pm
Lillian Webb Park - F3 Gwinnett men’s group workout, Sandlot Weighted Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15am
Norcross Library - Preschool Storytime: Themed stories and activities for newborn-5, 11am-12pm
Savage Pizza - Trivia, top 3 winners get prizes, 7pm
Social Fox Brewing & Distillery - Trivia, 7pm
Thursday
Iron Horse Tavern - Trivia with Doug Turnbull, 8pm
Norcross Library - Toddler Time: Stories, silly dances and songs for newborn-5, 11am-12pm / Out of Office Romance Book Club: Discuss Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood, ages 19+, 6-7pm. Registration required!
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