La Vergne, Tennessee, has finally reopened its City Hall and city court after being closed for nearly two weeks due to a cybersecurity incident discovered on October 17th. The city had shut down all offices to investigate and contain the breach, only allowing a limited reopening earlier in the week. Some services, such as the public library, remain closed, and while city meetings are resuming, livestreaming capabilities are still offline. Officials emphasized their ongoing commitment to public access and transparency while technical systems are restored.

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