The DEA and local law enforcement, including the Plano Texas Police Department, organized a Drug Take Back Day to collect unused medications, with Plano collecting 1,500 lbs in April.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota announces schedule changes for brush drop-off and yard waste services as winter approaches, with weekend-only availability for drop-offs and the final week of pick-up service set for November 25-30.

At Mockingbird Elementary, the Red Ribbon Week basketball game featured a matchup between police officers and 5th graders, emphasizing community engagement and anti-drug education.

President Biden authorized federal aid for the Havasupai Tribe following severe floods. FEMA will assist with emergency repairs and temporary housing.

Councilman M. Carlyle Kent will host a Town Hall Meeting on November 6, 2024, at Marietta Fire Station #51 for Ward 5 residents to discuss community issues.

The computation and canvassing of votes in Athens, Georgia, will start on November 5, allowing public observation to ensure electoral integrity as detailed on the county's website.

Douglasville has started construction on a new recycling center aimed at improving sustainability. The groundbreaking event marked the beginning of a project expected to last 16-18 months.

The city resumes regular waste collection post-hurricane and has completed storm debris removal, asking residents to manage smaller debris until normalcy returns.

The Community Center project in Maple Grove is progressing, with the addition of an ice sheet and parking expansion. The city is updating the public online, and Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Stifter is monitoring the progress.

Austin Resource Recovery to provide on-demand collection for bulk, brush, and HHW starting January 2025, with customers allowed three pickups annually via a new scheduling system.

Commissioner Alana Sanders of Newton County received a Lifelong Learning Academy certificate from ACCG, her third governmental certification, recognizing her skills in citizen engagement and economic development.

Charlotte Joy Rides is set to stop its bike share and e-scooter services by December 31, 2024, transitioning to a new phase with dockless electric bikes in collaboration with Lime and Bird.

Allen Cosby Jr., a 38-year-old man from Lilburn, was found safe after being reported missing. A Mattie's Call was issued due to his medical needs post-stroke.