Five Things I'm Thankful For in Laurel

I’m going to share five things I’m thankful for in Laurel.

In return, I ask that you share what you are thankful for in the comments sections.

So, here we go, in reverse order, like on Letterman. I’m thankful ...           

5. Election season in Laurel finally came to a close this month. And while the Laurel Patch staff finally was able to take a breather, readers should know the city council and mayor will be sworn in during the next few weeks.

4. The City of Laurel is embracing Small Business Saturday by encouraging city residents to shop local and small business. We're thankful, but which stores will you be shopping at?

3. The hooked up with the NBA to hand out more than 1,000 free turkeys earlier this week to families in need.

2. Laurel from the state earlier this month. With it, the city can revitalize areas of the city.

1. I, and most city residents, are most thankful that to get started before the close of the year.

I could go on. But it's your turn now. Post below or share on Twitter under the hashtag, #DreamCitythanks