Daylight Saving Time: Georgia’s fall clock change is set for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, when clocks move back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m., returning the state to Eastern Standard Time. Public Safety & Law: A Cobb County man faces serious charges after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in the eye with a BB gun at a bus stop, highlighting how Georgia treats BB-gun assaults as felony-level aggravated assault. Food Policy & Health Costs: Georgia could be on the hook for $500 million to $1 billion a year to keep SNAP benefits steady under a new farm bill approach that shifts more cost-sharing to states. Space Energy: A startup in Virginia is pushing space-based solar power, aiming to beam energy to Earth by January 2028. Wildlife & Research: UGA researchers report discovering seven previously unknown viruses in threatened sea turtle populations, using genetic sequencing on fecal samples. Surveillance Tech Backlash: Flock Safety is offering voluntary separation to employees as cities reconsider or cancel license-plate camera contracts amid privacy and misuse concerns. STEM in Metro Atlanta: DeKalb-Peachtree Airport’s Good Neighbor Day Airshow drew crowds and added hands-on STEM activities tied to flight.