Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry will host "Real Talk" in Clayton County on February 26, 2026, for residents to discuss local issues with government officials.

Trustees approved roughly $7.4M in cuts last Thursday, reducing about 26.5 FTE and trimming services from nightly custodial coverage to assigned devices for younger students. District leaders say the moves are meant to shore up reserves amid slowing property‑tax growth.

Readers can tour real-life places from Scott Blackburn's novel "It Dies With You" in NC. The literary journey departs from Raleigh on March 3, costs $35-$50, and requires registration.

Art exhibition by the Robinson brothers is now open at North Cobb Regional Library, showcasing diverse art mediums, reflecting their heritage and creative paths.

A Minnetonka rescue says recent ICE activity has left dozens of pets without steady care; The Bond Between is offering fosters, emergency food kits and vet services.

The National Park Service is studying eight Memphis-area lynching sites after a congressional directive. Public meetings and a comment period run into early April.

A potential resolution is near for the Henry Ford Genesys Hospital strike after over five months, as the hospital and Teamsters Local 332 report reaching a negotiation milestone.

Waukesha is celebrating its 130th anniversary on February 4 at the local historical museum with a program, an exhibit preview, activities for kids, and refreshments.

Calvary Episcopal is planning a memorial and archive at the 87 Adams site to honor roughly 3,800 enslaved people sold there, backed by Monument Lab and community researchers.

Ann Arbor City Council limits ICE access to city property without warrants and prohibits city resources for immigration enforcement, amid controversial ICE tactics.

Waukesha invites residents to contribute to city planning through surveys, focus groups, and an online budget tool starting February 9.

The Bridgeton Police Department introduced the Safety Sticker Program to enhance interactions with disabled individuals, providing free stickers at their local department.

Walgreens at Chambers and Halls Ferry will close March 5, and residents say prescriptions were already shifted — a loss that widens local gaps in pharmacy access.