AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCancer Research: City of Hope opened the ARPA-H funded IMMUNO-BIOMAP Phase 2 trial to predict when non-small cell lung cancer stops responding to immunotherapy, enrolling 535 patients over six years. AI & Property Rights: Utilities’ plans for high-voltage lines to power AI data centers are triggering eminent domain fights in states including Georgia, with landowners challenging whether “public use” applies when benefits serve private campuses. Public Safety Tech: Macon County voted to stop funding Flock license-plate cameras, adding to a growing wave of scrutiny over surveillance and privacy. Health & Food Safety: UGA experts weigh in as CDC investigates a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce; FDA says an initial product test was a false positive while traceback still points to recalled lettuce sold in some Georgia-linked retail channels. Georgia Tech & Climate: Georgia Tech research flags sulfoxaflor pesticide as potentially harmful to bumblebee reproduction, linking gene changes to real colony impacts. Local Tech for Daily Life: Atlanta launched PromisePay, letting eligible customers split overdue water bills into 2–12 month plans online to avoid shut-offs. Cybersecurity & Compliance: SouthEast Computer Recyclers expanded its Alpharetta IT asset disposition facility, aiming to reduce breach risk through secure, audited device retirement. Education: Clarke County School District doubled down on literacy using the “Science of Reading” approach aligned with Georgia’s Early Literacy Act. Data Privacy Enforcement: Georgia AG Chris Carr announced a settlement tied to the 23andMe genetic data breach affecting 171,125 Georgians.
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