Coastal Wildlife: Georgia sea turtle nesting season is underway, and the state is pointing visitors to key learning stops like the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island and nesting habitat at Cumberland Island, where loggerheads make up most of the statewide nests. Public Safety: Georgia DNR is urging people to be “GatorWise” during peak fishing season—don’t feed, approach, or harass alligators, especially near nests. Health Watch: West Nile virus is starting earlier than usual, with mosquitoes testing positive in Georgia and other states; officials recommend repellents and removing standing water. Heat Risk: Another round of dangerous heat is expected nationwide, with many areas seeing record overnight temperatures that don’t cool down—highlighting higher health risks after dark. Wildfire Response: A Georgia Forestry Dispatch Centers podcast episode spotlights dispatchers in Tifton and Macon, explaining how they coordinate burn permits and firefighting resources. Data Centers & Power: Georgia’s regulators are investigating who pays data center energy costs, as the broader debate over incentives, water, and grid strain keeps growing.