MARTA Safety Crackdown: After back-to-back stabbings on Atlanta’s rail system, the federal government has launched an investigation and is giving MARTA just 15 days to submit an action plan on security spending, safety protocols, and fare-evasion enforcement—riders are split between “it’s fine” and “we need more officers now.” Wildlife & Agriculture Threat: Georgia wildlife officials say an Argentine black-and-white tegu has established a wild population in Toombs and Tattnall counties, prompting urgent assessment and eradication efforts to protect native animals and crops. Public Health Research: Augusta University researchers report inhaled CBD reduced neuroinflammation and improved memory-related behavior in a mouse Alzheimer’s model, supporting an autoinflammation angle for future therapies. STEM in the Classroom: Cobb County educators are gathering for STEM-A-Palooza with hands-on stations like 3D printing, heat presses, monitoring tools, and lasers, plus grant-writing help. Workforce Training: Greenville Tech’s Center for Welding and Automation Excellence is set to open this fall, expanding welding training and AWS certification testing to meet skilled-labor demand. Tech & Connectivity: T-Mobile rolled out Dynamic CX, using AI to optimize network performance for large live events as crowd demand shifts in near real time. Local Business Tech: Doeren Mayhew acquired Atlanta-based Griffin Global Technologies to expand software development and AI automation capabilities. Policy Watch: Georgia corn producers voted to keep the Corn Commission marketing assessment at one cent per bushel through 2029 to fund education, promotion, and research.