Fort Worth extends its High ImpACT Pilot Program, investing $2.2 million to address mental health and homelessness, with 30 people housed since its May launch.

Fort Worth's Northwest Community Center is set to be named Betsy Price Community Center, honoring the city's longest-serving mayor and her commitment to parks and health initiatives.

Atlanta opens a warming center at Central Park Recreation Center for homeless residents to escape the cold on specific nights, with transport provided from the Gateway Center.

OKC Utilities announces a final round of debris collection for tornado-impacted Southeast OKC, starting January 6, 2025, to help residents with cleanup efforts. Regular trash services will continue unchanged.

Jasper Watkins III, Gwinnett County Commissioner, is honored with the 2024 ASHP/ABHP Joint Leadership Award for his work in public health and pharmacy.

The City intensifies its stance on game rooms and eight-liners by amending zoning and licensing rules, ultimately banning these gaming devices after a decade-long legal battle and a Texas court ruling them as unconstitutional lotteries.

Acworth Power honored lineman Charles “Chuck” Mincey for 35 years of service in a city council meeting, praising his dedication and role in training new linemen.

Hawaiian Electric is addressing power outages caused by weather, affecting thousands but with increasing restoration. Some areas are still without power due to a transmission line fault. Safety checks are ongoing, especially in wildfire risk zones.

The Buckeye Police Department received its third Law Enforcement Reaccreditation and second Communications Reaccreditation from CALEA, affirming its commitment to excellence in public safety.

New Braunfels warns about rabies rise after a 24th case. Residents are advised to avoid wildlife, vaccinate pets, and report abnormal animal behavior to local authorities.

Portland is dealing with a $27 million budget shortfall and has detected trace amounts of Cryptosporidium in its water supply. Filtration plans are expected to be implemented by 2027, with no immediate health precautions deemed necessary.

Gwinnett County's Dash 4 Domestic Violence Awareness 5K raised over $10,350, with the proceeds going to charities supporting domestic violence survivors.

Medford's Downtown Wayfinding Project is nearing completion, designed to enhance accessibility for residents and visitors with new signage throughout the city.