UNESCO Spotlight on Georgia Nature: The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, a win for biodiversity and a 5,000-year record of environmental change—though some locals worry about increased outside involvement. Local Travel & Access: A Georgia wildlife expert and visiting guide highlight how to experience the swamp responsibly, now that it’s officially on the world stage. Georgia Tech Sustainability Push: Georgia Tech launched its first Sustainable Lab Certification, giving campus labs tiered recognition (bronze/silver/gold) for cutting lab energy and water use. Okefenokee Tourism Boost: The designation is expected to raise international interest in the refuge, putting more focus on visitor planning and conservation. AI Data Center Tensions in Georgia: About 100 Columbus residents rallied against “Project Ruby,” saying officials weren’t transparent and that the AI boom could strain utilities and local air quality. OpenAI’s Georgia Buildout: OpenAI’s planned “Project Camellia” data center in Rincon (Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub) is described as a major new power-and-water demand flashpoint. Invasive Species Watch: Georgia and South Carolina are working to contain an invasive hornet that preys on honeybees, with quarantine efforts underway. Public Health & Environment: A new study warns that gamified nutrition apps may raise risks for some users with disordered eating—an indirect but real concern for community wellbeing.