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A BRIEF OVERVIEW
Only 25 minutes from the heart of Atlanta, yet tucked quietly away, the City of Norcross is a charming antidote to modern suburbia. Tree-lined sidewalks invite leisurely strolls past classic antebellum, Victorian and Craftsman style homes, windingthrough beautiful parks and into the revitalized downtown. There, century-old buildings house eclectic shops and boutiques, art galleries, a performing arts center and community theatre and excellent dining. Live music, art and a year-round calendar full of events create a dynamic vibe engaging people of all ages and backgrounds.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population: 16,293 Median Age: 31
Median Household Income: $40,788
CITY ACCOLADES
- Network of Age-Friendly Community, AARP- Welcoming City, Welcoming America
- Tree City USA, The Arbor Day Foundation
- Bee City USA, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
- Purple Heart City, Military Order of the Purple Heart
- Platinum Level Green Community, Atlanta Regional Commission
- Participant in 3-year GICH Study, Georgia Initiative for Community Housing
- Jeff Cook Safety Award, ECG
- Ranked 14th of 100 for "Most Genius Places," Time Magazine
- National Register of Historic Places, First city in Gwinnett County to be recognized
- CALEA Internationally Accredited Police Department
- Community Choice Award by Atlanta Regional Commission
- Regional Excellence Award by Atlanta Regional Civic League
- Best Green Government, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
- Community Choice Award, Atlanta Regional Commission
- Gwinnett’s Best Downtown, Gwinnett Magazine
- Gwinnett’s Best Arts & Cultural Scene, Gwinnett Magazine
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