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.

Cobb County has declared November 12, 2025, as Election Hero Day to honor poll workers and election staff for their role in conducting secure and efficient elections.

West Side neighbors say roaming and aggressive dogs have turned sidewalks and parks into safety headaches. They want tougher fines, more pickups and expanded ACS outreach.

New fitness equipment will be installed along the walking path at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Charlotte County, with the project set to begin on November 24 and complete by November 25.