STEM & Workforce Pipeline: Georgia Southern’s engineering and computing students showcased research at the university’s annual Student Research Symposium, with 300+ students presenting posters across AI, robotics, smart energy, and advanced infrastructure, plus engagement from 40+ industry partners. Public Health & Travel Tech: U.S. officials say all flights arriving from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan are being rerouted to four airports for enhanced Ebola screening, including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson. Privacy & Surveillance Tech: Atlanta-based Flock Safety is facing fresh scrutiny after reporting claims it doesn’t track people, while its own training materials reportedly show police using the system to follow suspects. Healthcare Access in Georgia: Curaechoice partnered with Capitol Imaging Services to expand no-cost diagnostic imaging access across Georgia and neighboring states, including MRI, CT, and PET/CT. Energy & Data Centers Politics: A Georgia Public Service Commission runoff centers on regulating Georgia Power and electricity rates—key for affordability as data centers expand. EV Infrastructure: South Carolina’s fast-charging network (52 DC stations) was acquired for long-term operation, aiming to preserve rural charging access as EV adoption grows. Research & Drug Development: Scientists are renewing the search for measles drugs as low vaccination rates drive outbreaks. Local Innovation Events: SWFLANT and Lockheed Martin hosted “Young Minds at Work” at Kings Bay, pairing hands-on STEM activities with industry mentorship for K-12 students.