Georgia Politics: Rick Jackson launched his first TV ad targeting Keisha Lance Bottoms, accusing her of luxury spending as Atlanta mayor; Bottoms fired back that “ads don’t win elections” and said she reimbursed the city after finding errors. State Government & Elections: Georgia budget freeze is fueling a high-stakes fight over tax cuts versus public services, while state agencies were told to freeze spending and draft contingency plans. Public Safety & Courts: A Georgia father was sentenced to 15 years for giving the gun used in a deadly school shooting, a landmark case that keeps focus on parental liability. Defense & Industry: Northrop Grumman won a nearly $1.84B contract for the LITENING targeting pod, with work tied to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. Energy & Jobs: Georgia Power broke ground on Plant Bowen expansions, adding turbines and battery storage to boost capacity as the state’s demand grows. Health & Food Safety: Publix expanded a frozen blueberry recall after E. coli illnesses, including products shipped to Georgia. Community & Education: Georgia’s Civics Bee finalists were named, with an Arnall Middle School student set to represent the state at the national competition.