Each month, Councilman Derry Glenn chooses a house that has worked to improve the 6th Ward to display the "Home of the Month" sign. For the last award of the year, he chose the Thomas family. Willie and Laura Thomas have lived in their home for 21 years. In that time, they have made many investments, including purchasing three surrounding lots which they turned into a garden and flowerbeds. Next year they hope to build a garage. Councilman Glenn says these awards are granted to inspire the community.