Education & Politics: School superintendent candidates used a GEEARS forum to spotlight early learning, with Richard Woods pushing to expand Georgia’s statewide pre-K and challenger Lydia Powell calling for better data on student needs; Gov. candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms tied early education funding to a proposed casino revenue plan and a long-overdue education funding formula. Elections & Voting Tech: The Georgia State Election Board urged Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to update voting machine software over voter privacy concerns, and to preserve system hard drives before changes. Public Safety: A Stonecrest teen was shot after a gun discharged while being cleaned; police charged the teen’s mother’s boyfriend with reckless conduct. Business & Housing: Savannah marked the renovation and rededication of Heritage Place Apartments, preserving historic buildings tied to Black nurses and students, with city support helping Mercy Housing’s LIHTC effort. Ports & Economy: Georgia Ports will hold its Savannah “State of the Port” luncheon Oct. 14, highlighting FY2026 performance and major infrastructure plans. Sports (Atlanta): Austin Riley’s three-run homer powered the Braves to a 5-3 win over the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series, putting Atlanta one victory from advancing.