Construction & Licensing: Georgia’s 2026 construction law changes take effect July 1, reshaping specialty contractor licensing, private-provider inspection processes, and land-disturbance permit review, plus updates to certain public roofing contracts. Energy Infrastructure: A proposed multi-state gas pipeline route involving Alabama and Georgia is drawing fresh scrutiny as opponents warn it mainly serves out-of-state needs and could expand fossil-fuel reliance. Data Centers & Power: As Georgia’s data-center boom continues, utilities and regulators are grappling with grid access and rising electricity demand, with new reporting highlighting how power upgrades and policy choices are colliding with growth. Fraud Prevention Tech: LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Promon announced a mobile fraud-prevention alliance combining identity/device intelligence with in-app protection and telemetry. Workforce in the Heat: Atlanta-area roofing firms are adjusting operations for extreme temperatures, emphasizing hydration rotations and on-site cooling practices. Local Infrastructure: GDOT says SR 220 will close at Soap Creek in Lincoln County for an 18-month bridge replacement. Health Policy: Georgia expands medical cannabis access under new law, including availability for patients and related product rules. Sports & Community: A Georgia sportscaster honor went to CBS Atlanta’s Sam Crenshaw, recognizing decades of coverage of high school and youth athletics.