USG Leadership Change: The University System of Georgia has named Thomas A. Fanning as chancellor, ending a five-month search after Sonny Perdue’s exit. Veterans Focus in the Governor’s Race: Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms both rolled out new policy plans aimed at veterans, including a proposed Governor’s Office of Military and Veteran Affairs and expanded support services. Public Safety Tech: DeKalb County Schools is exploring districtwide stop-arm school bus cameras, aiming to cut down on illegal passing of buses. Health Alert: Georgia reported its first West Nile virus death of 2026, with 8 confirmed cases so far, as officials urge mosquito bite protection. Courts & Justice: A judge granted a last-minute execution stay for Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys under a new survivor-justice law, while Texas carried out an execution in a separate triple-murder case. Higher Education Expansion: Georgia Southern is forming an Optometric Education Task Force to help build the state’s first College of Optometry. Local Crime Cold Case: Atlanta police are asking for tips in the 2022 cold case killing of a Georgia State student. Transportation Infrastructure: A new multi-state interstate concept, Interstate 14, could connect Georgia to Texas and reduce freight and commute bottlenecks. Energy Efficiency Deal: The Georgia World Congress Center is moving ahead with a $36.9M energy savings performance contract expected to generate major guaranteed savings over 18 years.