Power & Growth: Georgia Power is building a new West Chatham County substation and transmission lines to handle rising demand and avoid summer outages—its biggest Savannah-area transmission upgrade since the 1970s. AI Data Centers & Local Impact: OpenAI held a public open house in Effingham County for its proposed “Project Camellia” campus, while Georgia regulators and residents continue pressing for clearer oversight as the state’s data-center footprint grows. Water & Wildlife: A new study links warming ocean temperatures to shifting shark habitats and travel patterns, raising the odds of sightings in new places even if overall numbers don’t spike. Public Health & Food Safety: Taco Bell is rebuilding customer confidence after a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce, with promotions focused on lettuce-free items as federal investigators continue looking into the source. Invasive Species: Alabama reported another verified hammerhead worm sighting, warning homeowners that the invasive flatworms can harm soil ecosystems and pose risks to pets. Community & Housing: After World Cup attention faded, Atlanta homelessness outreach says it permanently rehoused 540 unsheltered residents downtown—but faces a major funding gap to keep progress going.