AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoVehicle Buying Reality Check: A Georgia family’s 1,700-mile extended test drive of a 2027 Chrysler Pacifica highlights how “sell-you” features don’t always translate into real-life comfort and usability. Crypto & Inflation Watch: Bitcoin hovers near $78K ahead of the August CPI release, with $80K framed as the key level as markets weigh Fed rate expectations. Public Health Alert: The CDC warns rabies-related inquiries jumped 17% this summer, citing more exposures and some post-exposure treatment errors, with vaccine and immunoglobulin use rising sharply. Privacy-Focused Security: SAFR is showcasing privacy-first face-based access control at GSX 2026, emphasizing on-device processing and configurable biometric storage. Georgia Data Center Labor Strain: A new survey finds data center build-outs are intensifying competition for skilled construction workers and driving wage pressure, with Georgia respondents reporting similar effects. AI + Healthcare Research (Georgia): Georgia State and Emory researchers report a protein-based MRI agent that can detect tiny lung cancer lesions and metastases earlier. Energy Storage Financing (Georgia): NeoVolta secured up to $30M in credit to expand U.S. BESS manufacturing in Pendergrass, supporting a supply deal for lithium iron phosphate cells. Local Tech Infrastructure: Atlanta’s Beltline Northwest Trail Segment 3B breaks ground, including a technically complex pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive.
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