Georgia Politics & Ethics: Georgia governor rivals Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are both leaning into ethics and affordability themes, with Bottoms promising more transparency and a stronger watchdog role, while Jackson says he’ll end state healthcare contracting by Dec. 31 if elected and push major tax cuts. Maternal Care Access: U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pressing the Trump administration to fix Medicaid managed-care provider directory errors that he says are blocking timely prenatal and postpartum care for more than 1.5 million Georgians. AI Power Crunch: A new report highlights how AI data centers are driving electricity demand fast enough to reshape local politics and utility rates, with Georgia among states seeing major data center growth. Data Center Backlash: Across the U.S., more than 300 local governments have adopted bans or moratoria on hyperscale facilities, and the resistance is now threatening tens of billions in projects. Congress & Surveillance: Lawmakers are scrutinizing automated license plate readers, but as of Wednesday there was no nationwide ban introduced on Flock-type cameras. Public Health Funding: An AP report says CDC “zombie programs” still funded by Congress can’t operate due to staffing cuts, including programs tied to Alzheimer’s, smoking, and rape prevention. International Focus (Georgia): Georgia’s foreign ministry released details on a UN Security Council discussion marking 18 years since the Russia-Georgia war, including the situation in occupied territories.