<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Norcross, <em>Atlanta</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">About 20 miles northeast of Atlanta, in Gwinnett County, is Norcross. With a population of about 10,000, it is one of the fastest growing suburbs but still with the appeal of a small town. For its beautiful parks, green spaces, low crime rates, excellent youth sports programs, numerous shops and restaurants, history has it that it was once a vacation destination for Georgia residents in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a name="_GoBack"></a>Incorporated in 1870, Norcross has retained its historic charm and feel regardless of the massive growth and modernization. A big percentage of the working population choose to work locally even though Interstate 85 and Buford Highway make access to Atlanta pretty easy. Norcross hosts the headquarters of several top companies including Rock- Tenn, Waffle House, EMS Technologies, The Athlete&rsquo;s Foot and LSI Corporation.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">There is a home for everyone in Norcross, with the average home price at $130,000 allowing affordable living for professionals and young families who decide to reside in the city. There are both upscale, with beautifully restored historic estates and Victorians and condos. Popular neighborhoods include, Spalding Park Place, Neely Farm, North River Crossing, Highcroft, Blackwood Hills, River Valley Estates and Old Town Cove.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For fun, The 30-acre Jones Bridge Park has a playground, soccer fields, volleyball courts, picnic areas and fishing on the Chattahoochee River, Best Friend Park, with 43 acres of swimming pools, 17 lighted tennis courts, a gym, badminton courts, basketball court, playgrounds, ball fields and hiking trails and The Pickneyville Park on 58 acres, popular for its baseball complex, free-skate area and roller hockey rink.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The Malibu Grand Prix Family Entertainment Center is ideal for playing miniature golf and riding bumper boats. For shopping you get to enjoy the dozens of stores and restaurants in The Forum on Peachtree Parkway and eateries include Pappadaux, Boulevard Diner and Grace 1720.In addition, Norcross hosts The Slotin Folk Festival annually, the biggest folk art festival in he world</p>