Economic Development: Gov. Brian Kemp and the state Department of Economic Development say Georgia logged $35.2 billion in new project investments in fiscal year 2026, up from $26.3 billion the year before, with expansions driving most of the jobs and three-quarters of projects landing outside metro Atlanta. Elections & Accessibility: Georgia lawmakers are weighing how to protect voting access for people with disabilities and non-English speakers as the state prepares for major election equipment changes ahead of 2028, including a likely shift toward hand-marked paper ballots. Public Safety & Schools: Kemp proclaimed Sept. 4 as Apalachee Remembrance Day, marking two years since the Winder school shooting, and Warm Springs announced funeral arrangements for Sgt. Christopher Fisher, killed during a traffic stop. Business & Trade: Modex 2028 is set for April 3-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center, with 1,100 exhibitors expected across 630,000 square feet. Local Economy Watch: GasBuddy reports show diesel prices hitting lows in several counties, including Chattooga at $5.32 and Columbia at $5.38 for the week ending Aug. 29. Sports: HBCU football Week 1 coverage kicks off across major networks and streaming services over Labor Day weekend.