Extreme Heat Response: Atlanta City Council ordered Mayor Andre Dickens’ office to build an “extreme heat” safety plan after criticism of the Fourth of July response, including more cooling centers, targeted outreach, and faster alerts. School Tech & Privacy: Georgia’s new HB 651 tightened rules for school zone speed cameras, prompting Garden City to stop using the tech; meanwhile Fulton County Schools is using Linewize to flag threats and self-harm risks from student device activity. Cybersecurity for Water: Clayton County Water Authority is investigating a suspected cyber campaign after pump stations went down, with attention on vulnerable control systems. Materials & Manufacturing Research: Georgia Tech will lead an NSF-funded national “cloud lab” for remote, AI-guided materials experiments and robotic testing. Health & Medicine in Georgia: UGA welcomed its first class to a new School of Medicine, while Georgia State researchers reported an oral antiviral candidate that blocked measles-like spread in ferrets. Public Safety Tech Backlash: Savannah police investigations into alleged Flock misuse continue as officials promise accountability. Space & Defense: The U.S. Navy reclassified 19 Virginia Payload Module submarines as guided missile boats, expanding conventional strike plans into the 2030s. Education Tech Rollout: Another wave of Georgia districts returned to class Tuesday, including Dawson County’s use of an AI “human in-the-loop” detection system. Environment & Community: UGA research suggests people may volunteer for litter cleanup more when messages highlight personal benefits alongside environmental impact. NOAA Marine Science: NOAA completed a Gray’s Reef ecosystem assessment off Georgia’s coast, mapping seafloor and documenting species for conservation planning.