Where in the World is Norcross, Georgia?

So now you have done it. You have found yourself traveling through Georgia, picking peaches and what-not, maybe on your own accord . . . maybe not. It is getting late, and your eyes are growing tired from driving, when all of a sudden you see a sign. You squint your eyes to evade the onset of highway hypnosis, while trying to see which city you are about to drive through. The sign reads, 'Welcome to Norcross, Georgia.' Where is Norcross, GA you may ask? It is located about 29 miles northeast of Atlanta, in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Founded by The Honorable Jonathan Norcross, Norcross, Georgia has been in existence since 1870, when it became an offical, chartered town. As of 2009 its population is about 10,946, and it is home to two high schools: Norcross High School, and Meadowcreek High School. If art is your thing, Norcross, Georgia also hosts a two day fall festival, where artisans (over 100 of them) from all over the southeastern U.S. come to show off their newest works. Other fall festival activities include rides, food, and a silent auction.

Need a place to stay in Norcross, GA? One can easily find a hotel in town. In Norcross, there are at least 2 dozen variations of accommodation. Anything from the Hilton to Super 8 can be found when looking for a hotel in this provincial town. Rates vary, as one could expect, from the lower range at $34/night, to the higher range at $189/night. After your stay in Norcross, you will probably return home, and tell your friends the tales of your travels, and you will be in shock, because you too once asked 'where is Norcross, Georgia?' Surely someone will ask you of its location, and you matter-of-factly, must respond, 'How can you ask me, ‘where is Norcross, Georgia?’ Everyone knows!'