DirecTV-Local TV Fight: DirecTV dropped WTXL ABC 27 in the North Florida/South Georgia market after a contract dispute with E.W. Scripps, leaving viewers without the station’s news, sports and entertainment and prompting WTXL to urge customers to call DirecTV. Georgia Runoff Politics: Lieutenant governor hopefuls sparred in a Georgia Public Broadcasting debate over leadership and policy as the June 16 runoff nears, with Republicans attacking each other’s tax and governance plans. Election Administration: Secretary of State runoff candidates debated election methods, including how Georgia will phase out QR-code counting after July 1. Public Safety Tech: A drone-based active-shooter pilot will launch this fall in five Georgia high schools, funded by $550,000 in the 2026 budget. State Budget Relief: Gov. Kemp’s gas tax suspension ends Tuesday night, restoring about 33 cents per gallon in state excise taxes. Economic Development: Kemp announced ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will open a North American headquarters in Macon-Bibb, targeting 100+ jobs and $100M+ investment. Ports & Agriculture: Frozen poultry exports through the Port of Savannah rose 8.5% in the latest 12-month figures. Higher Education & Research: The U.S. Forest Service restructuring will create a new Southern Appalachian office in Athens, while WNC research stations are reportedly spared from closures. Judicial Misconduct: A federal judge in Georgia was reportedly privately reprimanded after allegations of an inappropriate relationship involving a police official.