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What's up Norcross! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does continued terminal accreditation mean for Norcross’s Ashworth College?
  • Could a Norcross receiver be Auburn’s next transfer portal steal?
  • How Norcross factored into AEW star Anna Jay’s early rise

Also on today's calendar: Gwinnett County Kwanzaa 2025 - Celebrating Kujichagulia: Self-Determination and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Warm with low clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CVTEA announces accreditation decisions (avma.org) — Ashworth College in Norcross has had its veterinary technology program’s voluntary terminal accreditation continued by the national CVTEA committee. The update comes amid a broader round of accreditation decisions affecting programs nationwide, including new approvals, probation extensions, and one program losing accreditation.
   

• 4 USF players Auburn coach Alex Golesh should target in transfer portal (al.com) — A standout USF wide receiver from Norcross Keshaun Singleton is highlighted as a potential transfer target for Auburn’s new coach Alex Golesh after entering the portal. The story runs through several USF players Golesh might bring with him, outlining how they could fill Auburn’s roster gaps next season.
   

• AEW Star Contract Expiry Pushed Back Further Than Expected (wrestlingnewssource.com) — Norcross gets a brief spotlight here as the site of AEW’s early pandemic-era tapings at the Nightmare Factory, where Anna Jay first debuted in 2020. The piece mainly tracks her current AEW contract status, possible WWE/NXT interest, and recent in-ring activity, noting her deal now appears likely to run into spring 2026.
   

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