Georgia Tech Arts: Georgia Tech’s GT Arts Presents launches its 2026–27 season with “Imagine More,” featuring Atlanta acts like Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics plus genre-benders such as OkCello and family-friendly interactive performances. Insurance & Fraud: A new analysis estimates fraud and misrepresentation cost the U.S. auto and homeowners insurance markets about $45.3B a year, with some of that burden flowing into higher premiums for policyholders. Surveillance Oversight: Flock Safety faces fresh scrutiny after lawmakers allege a “history” of inaccurate answers, as debates over automated license plate readers keep heating up in multiple states. Public Health Research: UGA researchers report 19 viruses in Atlantic and Pacific sea turtles, including seven never-before-seen, aiming to speed outbreak response for threatened populations. Air Quality Tech: NASA’s TEMPO satellite is delivering near-real-time, hourly “chemical weather” snapshots across North America, helping track pollution spikes tied to wildfire smoke. Workforce Training: A southwest Georgia heavy-equipment program marks one year with 130+ trainees, including job placements, raises, and operator certifications. Child Welfare IT Grants: Federal grants totaling $2.2M will modernize licensing and background-check tech for foster families in 14 jurisdictions. Drone Defense: The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance “Gauntlet” competition reports improved long-distance performance across 23 platforms, supporting plans to field large volumes of small unmanned systems. Local Tech Policy: A data center town hall in Effingham County pushes for stronger, enforceable protections as OpenAI advances its Project Camellia campus plans.