The Wake Forest Police Department will host "Coffee with a Cop" for community engagement at Summer Moon Coffee, fostering dialogue between citizens and officers.

The City of Sandy Springs is hosting a Public Information Open House to discuss improvements at a local intersection to enhance safety and traffic flow.

Jacksonville prepares for severe cold with a Freeze Warning and advisory. The city opens a warming center and urges residents to use COJ Libraries and Community Centers to stay warm. Non-profits aid the homeless with shelter options.

MUST Ministries and Cobb County are providing a warming shelter at Hope House in Marietta for those in need, offering transportation and bus vouchers for access during cold weather.

Carrboro, NC, declared Jan. 5, 2025, as Elizabeth Cotten Day to celebrate the town's famed musician. Her great-granddaughter performed a tribute at the Carrboro Century Center.

Jacksonville is hosting its 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast in partnership with local organizations, featuring keynote speaker Jonathan Eig, with a focus on celebrating Dr. King's legacy and recognizing youth leaders.

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf began selling Dungeness crab after delays, drawing large crowds and supporting local fishermen amid environmental and industry challenges.

Burnsville Ice Center offers free skating and a local figure skating club performance for National Skating Month, with rentals available for purchase.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office paid tribute to Beth, a retiring staff member who served for 11 years, acknowledging her dedication to the community.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office offered youth snowmobile safety classes using wheel kits due to a lack of snow, preparing 30 local kids for safe riding.

The Austin Police is enhancing 6th Street's safety with features like security barriers due to recent terror attacks in other cities, per CBS Austin and Fox San Antonio.

St. Louis Park has launched a New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with clues provided on social media and GovDelivery emails for residents to find hidden gnomes in local parks.

Vancouver is seeking residents to join its Parking Advisory Committee to help shape future parking policies. Four vacancies are available, and applicants should have a stake in the city. Deadline to apply is February 7.