Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Six licenses were issued for Norcross-area businesses during the past week.
The following Norcross-area business licenses were issued by Gwinnett County from May 10-May 17: The Norcross Patch business directory has hundreds of local businesses listings. Did you know you can help make our directory more useful by rating and reviewing businesses you have visited? Just go to our directory page (see the “Directory” tab above) and search for the business you would like to rate or review.
Monday, May 21, 2012
The meeting will be in Norcross City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
The city council will meet Monday, May 21, for its monthly policy work session. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor conference room in Norcross City Hall, located at 65 Lawrenceville St. The items on the agenda include:
Sunday, May 20, 2012
A weekly report on road closures in Norcross and the surrounding areas.
These roadways in Norcross and the surrounding areas may be affected by construction this week. The month is in bold if the estimated time to finish has been extended. Source: Gwinnett County Department of Transportation Indian Trail Road from Beaver Ruin Road to Oakbrook Parkway will require intermittent lane closures through August for roadway improvements and median installation, weather permitting. Any closures will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Indian Trail Road from Beaver Ruin Road to Oakbrook Parkway will require intermittent nightly lane closures through June 8 for paving and median installation, weather permitting. The closures Sunday through Thursday will be from 8 pm to 6 a.m., and Fridays from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The usual siren test was originally set for Saturday in the city of Norcross.
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Saturday, May 19
A weather system siren test for the city of Norcross has been scheduled for Sunday, May 20, at 1 p.m. According to message the Norcross Police Department sent Friday through Nixle, the test was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was moved due to the Norcross Car Show taking place downtown that day. The message notes that the test will not take place if a severe weather advisory is issued for the city. The National Weather Service predicts Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high of 85 degrees, though. Don’t miss any Norcross news. Subscribe to Norcross Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
How Norcross eateries scored in health inspections conducted May 5 to May 11.
Below are the results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Norcross by the East Metro Health District, which covers Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton counties. Each report includes a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. To see more inspections, visit the health department's searchable Web site. Name: Asian Deli Location: 1200 Rockbridge Rd. Score: 88/B Previous scores: 100/A (March 16, 2012) Deficiencies found: Ice machine found with large mold-like buildup; potentialy hazardous food prepared and held in establishment and not clearly marked; bulk packages removed from original packages and not labeled; utensils for hot foods not stored in correct container. Name: Greater Atlanta Christian Schools Location: 1525 …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Business hours are now back to its original schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After adding an hour to its regular schedule for three months, Norcross City Hall has changed its office hours back to the old time. Starting June 1, the hours at city hall will revert back to being 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This includes drive-thru, phone and walk-in hours. The city stated through a Norcross Neighbors newsletter that one exception would be for utility due dates. On utility billing due dates and utility cutoff dates, the city's billing offices would be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Since March, office hours had been extended to 6 p.m. as a pilot program in conjunction with the Clean Air Campaign. The city sent out a statement that the change back to its old schedule is because of a lack of public activity during…
The grant comes from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
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Tuesday, May 15
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Norcross Police Department a $10,000 public safety partnership grant. The incentive grant is designed for smaller law enforcement agences that have partnered with GOHS and excelled making the communities safer, whether it's through participation in highway safety intiatives or patrolling neighborhoods, according to a press release from Nocross PD spokesman Capt. Brian Harr. “The goal of the grant is to reward agencies for their proactive approach to traffic safety and to provide them with the necessary tools to effectively continue their lifesaving efforts,” said Harris Blackwood, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Norcross PD has been able to purchase two solar-…
Nine licenses were issued for Norcross-area businesses during the past week.
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Tuesday, May 15
The following Norcross-area business licenses were issued by Gwinnett County from May 4 to May 10: The Norcross Patch business directory has hundreds of local businesses listings. Did you know you can help make our directory more useful by rating and reviewing businesses you have visited? Just go to our directory page (see the “Directory” tab above) and search for the business you would like to rate or review.
Online and telephone Q&A forums are coming for people to ask about the Regional Transportation Referendum.
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Tuesday, May 15
Elected officials in each of the 10 Atlanta-area counties will be holding free "wireside chats" in June to answer citizens' questions on the upcoming TSPLOST vote, according to a news release. Gwinnett BOC Chairman Charlotte Nash and Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson will hold their session on June 7, 6:15 p.m. Citizens can access the session by calling 404-463-3227 or by visiting www.wiresidechats.com. Each chat will last for one hour and will focus on projects in the local officials’ areas. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly of their local officials. If a question is not answered during the call, the caller will receive a response via email. On July 31, residents across the 10-county Atlanta region including …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A weekly report on road closures in and near Norcross.
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Sunday, May 13
These Norcross-area roadways may be affected by construction this week. The month is in bold if the estimated time to finish has been extended. Source: Gwinnett County Department of Transportation Indian Trail Road from Beaver Ruin Road to Oakbrook Parkway will require intermittent lane closures through August for roadway improvements and median installation, weather permitting. Any closures will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Indian Trail Road from Beaver Ruin Road to Oakbrook Parkway will require intermittent nightly lane closures through June 8 for paving and median installation, weather permitting. The closures Sunday through Thursday will be from 8 pm to 6 a.m., and Fridays from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Meadowbrook Drive from …
Judy Putnam
6:55 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
Alex: There was no mention in the press release that the chats would be recorded. Contact Kathryn Lawler, ARC External Affairs Manager for additional information; telephone: 404-463-3296 or via email at info@atlantaregionalroundtable.com more ›