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In today's newsletter:

  • Recognize this man from a New Year’s Day theft in Norcross?
  • How far have Norcross warehouse prices really fallen since late 2025?
  • Norcross man charged after deadly birthday shooting at DeKalb gas station

Also on today's calendar: Glory Stories and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Norcrossfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Norcrossfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Warmer with clouds breaking, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and warm, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect arrives in stolen car at Gwinnett dealership, then steals multiple vehicle keys, police say (wsbtv.com) — Norcross police are asking for your help identifying a man who allegedly arrived in a stolen car at Atlanta Unique Auto Sales on Buford Highway and took four sets of vehicle keys on New Year’s Day. Investigators believe he may be armed and urge residents not to approach him but to contact Gwinnett County police or Crime Stoppers with any tips.
   

• Atlanta Industrial Market Signals Broader Price Correction (bakercityherald.com) — Industrial property owners in Norcross are seeing rapid valuation drops, with Class A buildings that fetched over $150 per square foot in late 2025 now struggling to draw offers above $130. A broker active in current deals says this 20% correction is hitting both large institutions and smaller investors, and may signal broader repricing across Atlanta’s industrial market.
   

• Suspect arrested in killing of young woman outside DeKalb County gas station, deputies say (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A 22-year-old man from Norcross has been arrested and charged in connection with the October shooting death of a young woman outside a DeKalb County gas station. Deputies say the victim was celebrating her birthday at a late-night car meetup when crossfire broke out between two groups. The Norcross suspect was taken into custody at a Gwinnett County hospital and will be transferred to DeKalb County Jail.
   

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    Wednesday January 7
  • LEGO Free Build
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • Matter of Balance
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    10:30 am
  • K-Pop Dance Hour
    Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
    3:30 pm
  • Fine Arts Donation Celebration
    Duluth Middle School Duluth, GA 30096
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My aunt lost her dog!
    If anyone the shelter or the community people see him please get intouched. No matter what time. She is so hurt please help if can.Thank you please… (Nextdoor Rockbridge Court)
  • Seen him again, not able to get closer.
    If someone recognizes him he is at the Chelsea apartments complex. Is an old chihuahua Norcross ga (Nextdoor Rockbridge Court)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Norcross. Apply here.
  • Home Depot posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Golf Vx Duluth Officially Opens in Atlanta, Blending Premium Golf Simulation With a Private Country Club Accent (thegolfwire.com)
  • Ponce City Market Announces Sushi Restaurant, NoriFish, & Ramen & Tsukemen Spot, Okiboru, to Open in Central Food Hall Spring 2026 (fb101.com)

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