The Department of Social Services said it tentatively selected 27 towns in the Northwest Hills to form a PACE pilot service area intended to balance enrollment viability with reasonable travel times to a PACE center.

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency voted 5–0 to contract with the Incremental Development Alliance for a virtual small-development boot camp, a pitch-session add-on and a minimum of six monthly meetup cohorts, with staff citing prior workshops that drew strong attendance.

Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

Steve Patterson, mayor of Athens, described how his 2025 term as president of the National League of Cities prioritized helping small and underserved communities secure and manage federal grants, cultivating young local leaders, and launching international outreach. He said those efforts brought national attention and practical resources back to Athens.

Administration presented three options to address shortfalls in local EVT-certified mechanics for fire apparatus: let local departments lead, contract with local shops or hire borough mechanics and set up a borough shop; officials will seek FTA permission to use Tesoro Avenue and return with an update May 18, 2026.

Mine action FSD is helping a Ukrainian NGO take the lead in mine action, ensuring communities stay safe long after the conflict ends.