Norcross Bringing New Residents into the Fold

After a , the City of Norcross will soon annex thousands of new residents into the city—and officials have begun the important work of bringing those in up to speed on the practicalities of being inside the borders. The measure officially goes into effect Jan. 1.

The city recently sent our a mailer to invite to those newly annexed residents for an information session on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall. 

Representatives of different city departments will be on hand to assist with the basics, said Tixie Fowler, Public Relations Manager for the city. How do I get a business license renewed? What property tax exemptions are available and how do I apply? What’s the schedule for garbage and recycling pick-up? In addition to answering these questions, forms will be on hand to fill out, so the city asks that new residents bring a government-issued ID.

Another event is also in the works that would have more of a celebratory feel. The Ballot Committee, which went door-to-door and did other activities in support of the annexation effort, is thinking about ways to welcome the new residents, said Fowler.

Now the group has expanded to sort-of welcome comittee, both residents inside and outside the annexation area and city staff getting on board. They are tossing around the idea of a welcome party around the city’s Spring Break festivities, according to Fowler. 

If you can not attend the Dec. 3 session, information and forms will also be available on the city website after the meeting. Spanish translation will be available at the event.