Energy & Industry: Georgia Power is moving ahead with a 75-mile “Primary 500” transmission project in parts of Emanuel County and beyond, with landowners receiving right-of-way notices as the utility targets grid upgrades for new industrial demand, including data centers. Transportation: Metro Atlanta residents are still pushing back on the $1.2B I-285/I-20 West interchange overhaul, calling it a “nightmare” for access and daily life as construction runs through 2030. Utilities & AI: Lawmakers are debating whether AI data-center operators should help pay for grid strain, with consumer advocates warning costs could land on electric bills. Local Growth & Jobs: Gov. Kemp announced Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7M in Cordele, creating 300 jobs. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Georgia is warning residents to watch for invasive yellow-legged hornets and report suspected nests—don’t try to remove them. Consumer/Business Risk: A Georgia-based payment platform, Momnt, is drawing scrutiny after customers say they’re billed for services they never received. Land Use: Hall County commissioners denied a 56-lot subdivision after public outcry. Public Works: DeKalb approved a right-of-way swap tied to the South River Trail. Manufacturing/Infrastructure: A storm-damaged Peerless Mill in Rossville is facing partial demolition as crews address structural deterioration.