Disaster Recovery Funding: Georgia’s state government approved an additional $1.3 million (3.5 million lari) to help municipalities clean up after natural disasters, bringing total assistance to $21.1 million (55.2 million lari) for road, bridge, and infrastructure repairs. Stormwater & Habitat Restoration: Roswell’s 1950s farm pond at Roswell Area Park reopened after a $3.1 million makeover, including embankment rebuilding, replacement of failing stormwater infrastructure, sediment removal, and added habitat features for turtles. Wildfire Smoke Costs: A Georgia Tech analysis highlights how longer, hotter wildfire seasons can drive extreme air pollution (AQI spikes) that hits health and the economy through reduced spending and higher healthcare costs. Protected Species & Education: Georgia DNR opened the 2027 Fish Art Contest for students statewide, using art and fishing to boost conservation learning and outdoor engagement. Data Centers & Local Impacts: Jasper County, S.C. is considering a one-year moratorium on new data centers and similar facilities to review zoning and land-use rules—an issue echoing across the region as communities weigh environmental and infrastructure concerns. Coastal Resilience: The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $45 million contract for flood-hardened waterfront repairs at Sector Jacksonville Annex, including seawall/bulkhead reconstruction and a new pier to improve storm resilience across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.