Falcons Injury Update: Atlanta edge rusher Jalon Walker is feared to have a torn ACL after going down in practice; an MRI is expected to confirm, and a confirmed tear would likely end his 2026 season. Pipeline Fight: The Southern Environmental Law Center sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over permits it says let oil and gas pipelines bypass key environmental protections, including a project crossing Alabama’s Black Belt toward Georgia. Retail Expansion: Costco is set to open a new 164,000-square-foot store in Stone Mountain on Aug. 27, bringing about 300 jobs and amenities like a pharmacy, tire center and gas station. Medical Cannabis Access: Georgia’s medical cannabis patient registry jumped more than 22% after July law changes eased access, signaling “pent-up demand” as more patients register. Data Center Pushback: Harris County residents asked commissioners for a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers, citing long-term community impacts; commissioners took no action. Local Infrastructure: Bulloch County reopened Country Club Road in Bulloch County, restoring a washed-out stretch about a month ahead of schedule after storm damage and culvert repairs. Tech & Security: Airlock Digital announced agentic AI control and governance capabilities aimed at governing what AI agents can do on endpoints. Autonomous Transit: Waymo launched public robotaxi rides in Dallas via its app, expanding its driverless network beyond Atlanta and other U.S. cities.