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  • What will Georgia’s youngest state representative do for Norcross first?

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia swears in its youngest state representative (cbsnews.com) — Norcross just hosted a history-making moment as 21-year-old Akbar Ali was sworn in as Georgia’s youngest-ever state representative, after winning a special election in a diverse Gwinnett district. He’s promising to focus on property taxes, HOA fees, civil rights, and immigration while working across the aisle, all while continuing to knock on doors around Norcross to keep neighbors engaged.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 19
  • Building Blocks
    Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • Photos With Santa
    45 South Café , 45 South Café , Norcross
    6:00 pm
  • Carriage Rides
    Skin Aley, Behind 45 South Cafe , Skin Aley, Behind 45 South Cafe , Norcross
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Flowering and Companion Planting for Youth
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    10:00 am
  • Puzzle Swap
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    11:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I had a terrible experience today at Allure Nail Spa on Spalding (Little Publix), The salon is new.
    I went there based on ND good reporting. Holly spoke no English so I couldn’t communicate with her. No harm done but the bad thing was she pretended… (Nextdoor Norcross North)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Cook in Norcross. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ga. partnership links independent filmmakers to resources (wrdw.com)
  • DeKalb County firefighter loses leg after on-duty crash (atlantanewsfirst.com)

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