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Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience Rolls into Holidays to Help Benefit Norcross Co-op | North Gwinnett Co-op in Need of Donations for Annual Santa Shop Toy Drive | Gwinnett's Budget Hearing Draws Few Speakers, but Feedback Still Accepted
Top Stories for December 9th
Publish Date: December 9th
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From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Tuesday, December 9th and Happy Birthday to John Malkovich
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
- Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience rolls into holidays to help benefit Norcross Co-op
- North Gwinnett Co-op in need of donations for annual Santa Shop Toy Drive
- Gwinnett's budget hearing draws few speakers, but feedback still accepted
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Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia - Villa Rica Wonderland Train
STORY 1: Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience rolls into holidays to help benefit Norcross Co-op
The fourth annual Neighborhood Christmas Train Experience isn’t just about trains—it’s about giving back. Held at 3135 Repps Miller Road in Norcross, this massive holiday display supports Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, a nonprofit helping families in crisis.
“Last year, we raised $11,000,” said organizer Jonathan Galucki. “This year, we’re aiming for $15,000—and we’ve got a matching grant lined up.”
The event runs Dec. 13, 14, 20, and 21, with tickets starting at $8. Expect nearly a dozen trains, a LEGO Christmas City, and an interactive Engineer Training Center where kids can run their own trains.
Live music, festive vibes, and even a Buffalo Bills watch party? It’s all here. Visit neighborhoodchristmastrain.com for details.
STORY 2: North Gwinnett Co-op in need of donations for annual Santa Shop Toy Drive
The North Gwinnett Co-Op pulled off a miracle earlier this year, keeping families fed during the food-stamp crisis caused by the federal shutdown. But that effort came at a cost—plans for their annual Kristen Mullen Santa Shop had to take a back seat.
“We fed families twice in November and gave out over 600 holiday meals,” said Executive Director Kim Phillips in a heartfelt Facebook video. “But now, we’re behind on toys for the Santa Shop.”
The shop, which lets parents choose gifts for their kids with dignity, needs unwrapped toys by Dec. 12—especially sensory toys and gifts for teens.
Visit ngcoop.org to help.
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