Norcross is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. Named after the Hon. Jonathan Norcross, it was chartered as a town on October 26, 1870, and selected to the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior in the early 1980’s, its rich history began much earlier.
The Norcross Historic District sits along the eastern continental divide. This divide, or ridge, played a significant role in the early settlement of the area. Originally, the Creek and Cherokee Indians occupied this land and the ridgeline was used as a major transportation route. Two American forts were established in the early 1800’s due to the War of 1812 – Fort Daniel (at Hog Mountain) and Peachtree Fort (in Atlanta). These two forts were connected by this old Indian trail which became known as the original Peachtree Road. By around 1840, this trail had evolved into a stagecoach route connecting South Carolina and Alabama through Georgia. The surrounding area became populated and the small communities of Pinckneyville and Flint Hill prospered.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 40.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 130.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.8 males.
Current Population of Norcross City: 10,737
(Source: Norcross city Forecasting and Research Division estimate, 2008)
Community Information:
· Approximately 19 miles of Atlanta Downtown
· County seat: Gwinnet, GA
· 4.1 square miles
· 80 percent of the U. S. population is within a two-hour flight
· Minutes from scenic Lake Lanier
Norcross city links:
Norcross Municipal Government
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: 770-448-2122 (First Floor City Hall)
678-421-2027(Second Floor Administration)
Fax: 770-242-0824
General Government
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (770) 448-2122
Fax: (770) 448-5945
Finance Director
Karen Slaton-Dixon
Norcross Elected office
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2065
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Mayor:
BUCKY JOHNSON
Norcross Economic Department
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2027
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Manager
Steven Bush
Cultural Arts & Community Department
10 Britt Street,
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (770) 448-2122
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Director
Carlton (Rip) Robertson
Downtown Development Department
65 Lawrenceville Street,
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2027
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Manager:
Tixie Fowler
Court Services
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (770) 448-2173
Fax: (770) 368-9185
Clerk of Court
Joy Adams
IT Department
65 Lawrenceville Street
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2027
Fax: (770) 242-0824
IT Manager:
James Beagle
Norcross Elementary Schools
150 Hunt St.
Norcross, Georgia 30097
Phone: 770-448-2188
FAX: 770-417-2492
Principal
Dr. Dora Hill, Principal
Norcross High Schools
5300 Spalding Dr
Norcross, GA 30092-2605
(770) 448-3674
Principal
Jonathan Patterson
Community Department
65 Lawrenceville Street,
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2027
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Director and City Engineer
Jeff Mueller
Police Department
65 Lawrenceville Street,
Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: (770) 448-2111
Fax: (770) 448-2253
Chief of Police
Dallas Stidd
Norcross Public Works
Public Works Annex Building
54 Jones Street,
Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2069
Fax: (770) 449-5048
Power, Water, Utility Information, Application for Service, Sanitation
Director of Public Works and Utilities
Craig Mims
Norcross City Manager
65 Lawrenceville Street,
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2027
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Manager:
Rudolph Smith
Norcross City Clerk
65 Lawrenceville Street,
Norcross GA 30071
Phone: (678) 421-2027
Fax: (770) 242-0824
Clerk
Susan B. Wuerzner