Federal Court Case: An Atlanta activist tied to “Stop Cop City” faces up to five years in federal prison after a January 2025 airport encounter, with prosecutors alleging he deleted digital contents from a phone to block government custody. Public Health & Food Safety: Taylor Farms is pulling more than a dozen jalapeño products nationwide after a salmonella outbreak tied to 27 states sickened 345 people, with Georgia stores among those affected. State Politics & Privacy: Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont urged municipalities to pause new “safety cameras” and automatic license plate readers, citing privacy concerns and limited state oversight. Agriculture After Storms: Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, some Georgia farmers say they’re still waiting on hurricane insurance payments for crop and timber damage. Public Health Leadership: Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the first Black woman to lead the CDC, as the agency faces major outbreaks and staffing strain. Local Innovation: A 14-year-old from Snellville won a top science prize for PestiSCAND, an AI device meant to detect pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. Sports: Georgia is again listed among SEC teams with a “chip on their shoulder” heading into the 2026 season. Community/Local Government: Fayette County named Assistant County Administrator Jason Tinsley to multiple National Association of Counties leadership committees. Entertainment: “Dukes of Hazzard” and former Georgia congressman Ben Jones died at 84.