Data Centers & Power Costs: A new investigation into data centers argues the public debate is muddled because “data center” can mean very different facility types, which makes electricity and water numbers hard to compare. Electricity Pricing: Another report ties big utility price hikes (linked to data center demand) to long-lived transmission and substation costs, showing why regulators’ pricing math is so contentious. Surveillance Tech in Georgia’s Orbit: Multiple stories highlight the growing backlash to AI license-plate camera networks, including concerns about privacy, data ownership, and how far tracking can go. Public Health—Cyclospora: Georgia is seeing rising cyclosporiasis cases as the national outbreak continues, with “explosive” diarrhea and delayed symptom cycles complicating detection. Heat Risk: A week of extreme heat is forecast, with overnight temperatures staying high—raising the danger for heat illness. Georgia Tech & Safety Tech: Georgia Tech’s lightning mapping array is supporting World Cup-related safety planning around Atlanta. Education & Training: Georgia Southern researchers report an evidence-based physical training program reduced injuries for law enforcement cadets. Wildlife Rescue: Volunteers rescued a 250-pound loggerhead sea turtle deep in a Georgia marsh and released it back to the Atlantic.