UNESCO World Heritage: Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, ending a decades-long push and spotlighting the swamp’s intact wetland systems across more than 400,000 acres. Water Quality Accountability: The Georgia DNR says Atlanta’s South River fish kill (about 1,254 dead fish) was caused by a chemical spill tied to a rupture at the South River Water Reclamation Center, contradicting the city’s earlier position and pointing to watershed management impacts. Stormwater Fallout: Gainesville reported a wastewater overflow at Flat Creek Water Reclamation Facility after July 24 rainfall, discharging about 5.97 million gallons and triggering low dissolved oxygen conditions and a fish kill classification by state regulators. Local Planning: Roswell City Council approved its 2045 comprehensive growth plan after public input, including goals for parks, environmental stewardship, and resilience. Disaster Prep Funding: Waycross approved a memorandum of understanding with GEMA and Homeland Security to unlock grants and reimbursements for hurricane and other disaster response. Wildlife & Habitat Funding: USDA announced $35 million for feral swine eradication and control, naming Georgia among participating states. Wetland Mitigation: USDA also set aside $3 million for agricultural wetland restoration through mitigation banking, with Georgia included among priority states. Outdoor Access: Georgia released its 2026–2027 hunting and fishing regulations guide, updating seasons, bag limits, and licensing info.