Georgia Tech & Pediatric Care: Georgia Tech and Shriners Children’s are building a first-of-its-kind AI tool to help surgeons predict risky spinal cord changes during pediatric spinal procedures, aiming to reduce injury and improve decision-making. Coastal Resilience: Georgia Tech’s “Georgia’s Tomorrow” project was selected for Revive & Restore’s inaugural Climate Resilience Fund cohort to restore salt marshes using AI-enabled micropropagation and plant probiotics. Public Health & Food Access: New data show SNAP cuts are stripping food support from millions nationwide, with Black, Latino, and Native American households hit hardest. Child Health Coverage: Reports highlight rising uninsured rates among young children in states including Georgia and Texas, raising concerns about early-care access. Local Infrastructure: Chattanooga is pushing major wastewater upgrades at Moccasin Bend to cut sewage odors and improve treatment after years of consent-decree work. STEM for Kids: Coweta STEM Institute, UWG Newnan, and Keep Newnan Beautiful are running summer camps mixing robotics, engineering, and environmental learning. Energy & Regulation: Georgia PSC candidates debated how data centers could affect electricity costs and what regulators should demand from utilities. Business & Jobs: ArcelorMittal Building Solutions announced a North American HQ and new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb, with tens of millions in investment and up to 70 jobs. Research & Learning: UGA Extension is hosting a winter-insect survival program, and Georgia Tech research facilities reported gas/chemical leak alarms with all-clear updates.