Georgia Education & AI: A new Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts survey finds 59% of teachers use generative AI for planning or in-class work, with most users saying it saves time and improves lessons—while non-users worry it could weaken students’ critical thinking. Public Safety Tech: Georgia Southern’s new Center for Forensic Sciences is set to expand lab support for investigators across the Southeast, including faculty expertise in areas like forensic entomology. Health & Tech in the State: East Georgia Regional Medical Center reports $17.5M in recent upgrades, including two operating rooms and new robotic surgery tech. Patent & Disaster Recovery: Atlanta startup Resilient Core Systems says it secured fast-track USPTO approval and filed a PCT application covering 158 countries for a smart disaster-recovery platform. Wireless Power Research: A study highlights gallium nitride transistors embedded in ultrathin diamond to spread heat and boost performance for next-gen wireless power amplifiers. Local Tech Infrastructure: Georgia DOT plans overnight I-516 closures near Savannah for ITS/CV infrastructure work. Pet Tech: Hall County installs universal microchip scanning stations at its animal shelter and dog park to speed reunions. Data & Surveillance Debate: A Detroit op-ed argues ShotSpotter’s alert rates don’t match claims of accuracy, echoing concerns raised by other cities. Drone Smuggling Crackdown (Georgia): Federal authorities charge a drone-smuggling ring accused of dropping contraband into at least 10 federal prisons, including in Georgia.