Georgia Governor Race: Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are sharpening competing affordability and public-safety pitches as the election nears—Bottoms wants local governments to be able to cut or eliminate grocery sales taxes, while Jackson highlights human-trafficking enforcement. Elections & Federal Scrutiny: DHS has demanded Georgia voter files tied to an election-fraud probe, while a separate audit says 99%+ of Georgia voter-roll identities were verified. Voting Watch Efforts: Civil rights and advocacy groups plan to deploy poll watchers in Georgia and other battleground states, warning of possible voter intimidation. Data Centers Debate: In Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, candidates clash over data centers—one argues for guardrails and a possible pause, the other says growth should only proceed if it benefits residents. Election Tech Privacy: Georgia’s debate over license-plate reader cameras continues as other cities push back on state orders, raising privacy and oversight questions. Health Leadership: Atrium Health Navicent named Elmer Polite president for Central Georgia. Public Safety: A Coast Guard plane carrying DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing at Reagan National after an engine failure, with Mullin praising the crew. Business/Real Estate: Kennedy Wilson broke ground on a 382-unit luxury multifamily project in Sandy Springs. Community Preparedness: The Red Cross urged Middle Georgia families to build emergency kits ahead of storms and hurricanes.