Eviction Crisis in Metro Atlanta: A new forum citing the Eviction Lab says the five-county Atlanta area saw 142,047 eviction filings in the past year—about a 24% filing rate, far above the national average. Researchers point to policy tweaks like a short grace period for rent payments as a way to reduce filings, while city leaders say they’re digging into prevention options. Local Anti-Displacement Pilot: Mayor Andre Dickens announced a Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative pilot offering eligible renters a $500 rent loan with no interest, fees, or penalties to help avoid eviction after a financial hit. Georgia Voting Security: Security researchers warn Georgia’s voting equipment flaw could let bad actors match voters to ballots after casting, raising ballot secrecy and legal-challenge concerns as AI makes exploitation easier. Surveillance Tech and Privacy: Atlanta’s eviction and election stories land alongside broader ALPR/Flock camera controversies, including a case where an officer was fired for using ALPR data improperly off-duty. AI + Finance Policy: A Georgia fintech push argues AI agents need clear authority and guardrails before they operate inside digital financial systems. Global Security in Atlanta: The 71st Global Security Exchange is underway at the Georgia World Congress Center, spotlighting AI-enabled security and privacy tradeoffs. Education & Research: Decatur and Georgia State University continue work on unmarked graves at Legacy Park, with a final report expected by year’s end.