Wastewater & Public Health: Commerce officials reported a wastewater spill on Beck Road after a gravity sewer blockage, releasing an estimated 3,000+ gallons of untreated sewage onto the ground; crews cleaned the area with lime, posted notices, and said groundwater wasn’t impacted. Invasive Species Watch: Georgia confirmed its first detection of invasive pasture mealybug in Decatur County, warning it can spread fast and kill warm-season grasses—farmers are urged to monitor pastures and hayfields. Wildlife Policy: The Georgia DNR opened public comment on proposed updates to the state Protected Species List, aiming to align species status with federal listings; comments are due Sept. 20, with a Sept. 8 hearing in Social Circle. Water Quality: Gainesville reported a minor sewage spill into a Lake Lanier tributary via a storm drain after an air valve malfunction; about 500 gallons spilled, the issue was fixed within minutes, and no stressed aquatic life was found. Data Centers & Water Stress: A new report says data centers’ electricity use drives most of their indirect freshwater footprint, with Georgia among states facing medium-high to extremely high water stress. Community Outdoors: Georgia’s Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest invites K-5 students statewide to submit art on “Wildlife Great and Small: We Need Them All!” Wildlife Education: The DNR also announced the Oct. 23–25 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.