🌱 Patch AM: Why a Norcross hoops star is leaving the Lady Vols now

Hi Norcross! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Norcross hoops star is leaving the Lady Vols now
• Which AEW star first broke out at Norcross pandemic tapings?
• How Norcross briefly stole the spotlight in a star-studded photo roundup

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

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Warm with low clouds, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
• Sunday: Cloudy and remaining warm, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeShields leaving Lady Vols (utdailybeacon.com) — A standout Norcross native, Diamond DeShields, is leaving the Tennessee Lady Vols after earning her degree and will pursue professional basketball opportunities. She led the team with 17.4 points per game last season, and coaches say they’re optimistic about the returning roster and incoming freshmen despite several offseason departures.
   

• Report: New update on Anna Jay's AEW contract status (f4wonline.com) — Norcross wrestling fans might recall that AEW star Anna Jay first debuted during the Nightmare Factory’s pandemic-era tapings held right in Norcross. A new report says her AEW contract now runs into spring 2026, and she’s reportedly exploring options with other promotions while largely absent from recent AEW TV.
   

• Kate Middleton Looks Regal at Christmas Morning Service in Sandringham, Plus Gwyneth Paltrow, King Charles and More (people.com) — A national celebrity photo roundup briefly spotlights Norcross as rapper Offset brings his children to the Toys 4 The Nawf Christmas charity event held in the city. While most images feature stars in places like Aspen, London, and Los Angeles, Norcross gets a nod as part of this wider look at holiday-season celebrity appearances and charitable efforts.
   

📸 Around Norcross

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norcross

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• Gwinnett County Kwanzaa 2025 - Celebrating Kujichagulia: Self-Determination
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Duluth Branch, 3180 Main St, Duluth
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Festival De La Salsa - White Party
  La Barra Colombia Restaurante Fonda LLC , 4098 Lawrenceville Hwy , Lilburn
  8:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Holiday Quilt Exhibit
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  8:00 am

Friday January 2

• First Friday Concert: 7 Sharp 9
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  7:00 pm

📣 Norcross Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Camp Cozy Mini Camp (5-10 Years)
  Kidcreate Studio - Johns Creek , 3000 Old Alabama Rd Suite 109 , Johns Creek
  9:00 am
• Baby Play Day
  Forsyth County Public Library - Denmark Library , 530 Fowler Rd , Alpharetta
  10:00 am
• Dunwoody Open
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody Adventure Park and Ziplines , Georgia Way N , Dunwoody
  11:00 am
• Friday Movies
  Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - Meeting Room
  1:30 pm
• Special Event: TIP Harris
  Helium Comedy Club , 3070 Windward Plaza , Alpharetta
  7:00 pm
• Karaoke Night — Video Game Restaurant and Fun! | Video and Board Gaming Venue - Restaurant and Drinks | Battle & Brew
  Battle and Brew - Sandy Springs , 5920 Roswell Rd a120 , Sandy Springs
  9:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• CCS Nerd Yard Sale
  Charlies Collectible Show Inc , 6009 Memorial Dr Unit 14 , Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Family Time! Cozy Highland Calf! Add a Candle
  Painting with a Twist , 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd #801 , Alpharetta
  12:00 pm
• Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta - Beginner & Beyond Basic
  Mar del Pilar Jewelry , 550 Pleasant Hill Rd C-203 , Lilburn
  12:20 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CMES, Inc. posted a job opening for Parts Runner/Yard worker in Norcross. Apply here.
• Acadia Healthcare Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Admissions and Intake in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norcross here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Doraville police arrest driver in deadly hit-and-run (fox5atlanta.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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