Norcross mayor targets affordability and growth in annual address

Norcross Mayor Craig Newton, nearing his ninth year in office, said his priorities for the coming year are to keep essential services dependable, manage costs, invest in walkability, and “help people participate in shaping growth.” The Oct. 27 State of the City address saw about 100 community members and municipal employees pack the community room at the new Norcross Public Safety Building on Buford Highway. Norcross community members and city staff applaud Mayor Craig Newton as he takes the podium for the Oct. 27 State of the City address at the new Norcross Public Safety Building. (Photo by Hayden Sumlin) Newton said the city has grown since he was elected, citing a roughly 50% increase in median household income and a 15% increase in population. “That’s great; that growth is a sign that they have confidence in our community,” Newton said. “But it also raises an important question for me: How do we keep Norcross affordable?” What’s new and coming soon This year, No