Georgia Research & Health: An early-career immunology researcher at Augusta University’s Immunology Center of Georgia, Ravi Komaravolu, has joined the American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology editorial board for a two-year term. Higher Ed Funding Pressure: A new opinion piece argues federal and state unfunded mandates and endowment/tax shifts are squeezing colleges’ budgets and pushing compliance costs onto students. AI in Healthcare: A report highlights how AI is moving from paperwork help toward clinical decision support, with researchers stressing the need for human oversight. Pediatrics at Home: A caregiver education program for medically complex children—especially families managing ostomies—cuts technology-related complications after discharge, pointing to better training as a key tech-to-home bridge. Public Safety Tech Backlash (Georgia): Savannah and Chatham County are tightening oversight of Flock license-plate cameras after alleged misuse and firings, while CCPD is leaning into transparency with a Flock usage portal. Data Centers & Power: Georgia’s data-center growth continues to collide with energy and land constraints, with local zoning and ordinance debates popping up across the region. Health Trials in Georgia: The Atlanta VA is launching a clinical trial testing GLP-1 drugs for alcohol use disorder. Community & Learning: Valdosta State University created a Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning to expand hands-on opportunities for students. Science & Society: A UGA study suggests kids who often play alone can still be socially satisfied when they feel they belong.