A white squirrel has been spotted in the area. The sighting was reported in a weekly newsletter that covers local news and events in Norcross and surrounding areas. The region is experiencing a shift in weather, with temperatures expected to drop below 90 degrees until next Thursday.

Drought conditions in the state are also improving, with the metro area now classified as abnormally dry. Local students are preparing to return to school, with some districts starting on Monday and Gwinnett County Public Schools beginning on Wednesday, August 5. For more information on these and other local news stories, readers can subscribe to the newsletter.