Clayton County announces its Winter Wonderland event on December 20th, to feature skating, games, and a free drone show, hosted by the Parks and Recreation department.

Hillsborough County will close offices and some facilities on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving, but emergency services will remain available. Dog parks stay open while other parks will reopen Friday. Trash services resume Nov. 28.

President Nygren of the Navajo Nation provided a family with keys to a new home, funded by ARPA and community efforts, demonstrating progress in addressing the housing crisis.

A Maryland student, Mia Smothers, asked Pope Leo XIV a question about accepting God's mercy at a youth conference, receiving an answer on forgiveness and grace.

Boerne's garbage collection schedule adjusts for holidays with a day delay for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. New routine starts January 5, 2026.

Athens begins counting votes on December 9th, open to the public, ensuring accuracy and reconciling provisional ballots, with final certification by the Board of Elections.

Thousands are expected at the Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage Saturday in Sunland Park. Gates open at 7 a.m.; organizers urge sturdy shoes and plenty of water.

Atlantic Beach trash collection schedule changes for Thanksgiving; no services on Thursday, November 27, rescheduled to Saturday, November 29. Other days unaffected.

New Orleans Council met to pass legislation on disaster recovery and urban growth, including a lease with S&M Collections Center LLC, and honored local figures Kevin Stamp Jr. and Laketa M. Smith.

Georgia is set to pardon a turkey as a symbolic act, representing second chances and highlighting the importance of agriculture. Tom the Turkey will be pardoned in a ceremony led by Commissioner Harper and Chairwoman Holmes.

Cobb County is updating local ordinances through its annual Code Amendment Package, which includes stages of review and public input, ensuring laws remain current and fair.

Councilmember Ric Galvan's office provided 336 free turkeys to families, focusing on Title I school families and seniors, with community partnership support.

DeKalb County is launching initiatives to help residents with economic struggles, including paying off student lunch debts, providing food aid, addressing food insecurity, and combatting housing instability with a $5.5 million fund.