January 14, 2026
Featured Story - Celebrating Peace in Columbia
- A heartfelt gathering promoting unity and compassion in the community. Columbia welcomed Buddhist Monks and Aloka the Peace Dog for their Walk for Peace, fostering a spirit of unity and compassion. The event highlighted the importance of peace and community support, resonating deeply with attendees and garnering significant engagement.
Other Posts That Brought the Community Together
That's all for this week's Briefing!
24,353
Posts Added (last 7 days)
22,156
Weekly Average (last 28 days)
3,704
Units Active (last 7 days)
23%
Increase in Activity vs Prior Week
Notable Cities & Towns
Most engaging unit
Columbia, SC 102,725 likes, 9,275 shares, 2,067 comments
during Jan 05 – Jan 11, 2026
Most engagement-efficient unit
Columbia, SC 8774.4 engagement/post
>114K engagement across 13 posts (during Jan 05 – Jan 11, 2026)
Events & Community Activities
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Today, the City of Columbia had the honor of welcoming the Buddhist Monks and Aloka the Peace Dog as part of their Walk for Peac... (>102K likes, >2K comments, >9K shares)
2026-01-11T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: SC: columbia
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Last week, the Walk for Peace reached Day 67 at Wat Lao Buddha Khanti Temple in Gwinnett County, bringing the community together... (>12K likes, >300 comments, >600 shares)
2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: GA: gwinette county
Public Safety & Police
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
JSD & CBJ Closure on January 5 for Snowstorm (>38K likes, >500 comments, >2K shares)
2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: AK: city and borough of juneau
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
This week, Walk for Peace will be making their way through Rock Hill (>13K likes, >900 comments, >1K shares)
2026-01-11T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: SC: rockhill
Sustainability & Environment
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Photos from Myrtle Beach City Government's post (>2K likes, >100 comments, >300 shares)
2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: SC: myrtle beach
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
A masterpiece carved by time 🌊 (>1K likes, >40 comments, >90 shares)
2026-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: OR: city of brookings
Recreation, Parks & Tourism
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
A beautiful January morning on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey 🌊❄️ (>1K likes, >60 comments, >100 shares)
2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: NJ: Ocean City
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
It’s a beautiful day downtown! 🌸☀️ (>1K likes, >40 comments, >80 shares)
2026-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: FL: city of venice
Infrastructure & Planning
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With this break in the weather, CBJ Streets crews and their contractor partners have been out clearing berms and sidewalks so th... (>2K likes, >50 comments, >100 shares)
2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: AK: city and borough of juneau
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from City of Morristown - Government's post (>700 likes, >400 comments, >100 shares)
2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: TN: city of morristown
Government Information & Boards
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from The City of Frederick's post (>2K likes, >1K comments, >200 shares)
2026-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: MD: city of frederick
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from City of DeLand, FL's post (>700 likes, >200 comments, >30 shares)
2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: FL: the city of deland
Business & Economic Development
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
You’ve heard the rumors (>2K likes, >200 comments, >300 shares)
2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: TX: city of carrollton
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from City of Acworth, Georgia's post (>1K likes, >100 comments, >50 shares)
2026-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: GA: acworth
Community Engagement & Volunteer
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Gwinnett County welcomes the Walk for Peace: Day 67 (>8K likes, >300 comments, >900 shares)
2026-01-11T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: GA: gwinette county
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Residents came together at the Longest Table hosted by Mayor @waynemessam for an evening of great food and meaningful conversati... (>3K likes, >70 comments, >200 shares)
2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: FL: the city of miramar
Health & Wellness
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Sunday, January 11, CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia opens, beginning a new era of health care in Catoosa County and... (>1K likes, >100 comments, >300 shares)
2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: GA: catoosa county
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
It's Throwback Thursday, and today we take a trip back to 1961! (>800 likes, >80 comments, >100 shares)
2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: IL: city of champaign
Technology & Digital
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
The City of Madison is piloting a new Train Alert Notification System designed to help residents stay informed about train activ... (>300 likes, >50 comments, >80 shares)
2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: AL: city of madison
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from Town of Fuquay-Varina's post (>200 likes, >10 comments, >40 shares)
2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: NC: fuquay-varina
Library & Education
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
🎬 Spotlight on a DeSoto ISD Triple-A Scholar! (>500 likes, >50 comments, >40 shares)
2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: TX: City of DeSoto
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Coahoma Community College experienced a 20% enrollment surge this year, the largest in the community college system! (>300 likes, >100 comments, >50 shares)
2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: MS: City of Clarksdale
Animal Services
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office's post (>3K likes, >800 comments, >300 shares)
2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: OK: oklahoma county
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Aurora Animal Care and Control Sets Record Transfer Rate In 2025! (>1K likes, >40 comments, >100 shares)
2026-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: IL: city of aurora
Other/Miscellaneous
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Photos from Cumberland County, PA's post (>12K likes, >600 comments, >2K shares)
2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: PA: cumberland county
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
On this date in 1942, former @nbcwashington anchor Jim Vance was born (>6K likes, >700 comments, >200 shares)
2026-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: DC: Council of the District of Columbia -- Note added 10/30/15 16:26
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