Public Safety Funding: FEMA awarded more than $72M in Region 4 fire and first-responder grants, including nearly $900K to Lawrenceburg Fire Department, with money aimed at PPE, vehicles, and fire prevention. Community Science & Education: Athens’ State Botanical Garden hosted its 36th Annual Insectival, bringing entomology experts, live insects, and hands-on activities to the public. Local Tech Policy: Jasper County advanced a one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas, citing water and electricity demands while drafting tighter rules. Privacy & Surveillance Tech: Atlanta-area coverage renewed scrutiny of Flock cameras and automated license plate readers, with reporting questioning whether camera expansion improves crime outcomes and raising concerns about consent and oversight. Workplace AI/Privacy: Smart glasses are pushing new workplace privacy and recording concerns, with employers urged to set clear policies as camera-equipped eyewear spreads. Georgia Tech & Aerospace: Georgia Tech professor Marilyn Smith, Georgia Tech’s Vertical Lift Research Center director, is highlighted as a trailblazer for women in aerospace engineering. Crypto Regulation: South Korea is weighing changes to market maker rules after JPYC’s trading price reportedly jumped to about 4x its yen-linked peg. STEM in the Spotlight: Boston Dynamics opened a robotics testing facility near Savannah to train its Atlas humanoid robot for automotive manufacturing tasks. International Science/Conservation: Zoo Atlanta welcomed giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang under a new 10-year conservation loan, with a month-long quarantine before public viewing.