UNESCO Spotlight: Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, joining global natural treasures and raising fresh debate locally about what the designation means for management. Education Watch: Atlanta Public Schools says it ranked No. 1 in metro Atlanta for year-over-year academic gains, while Georgia’s latest Milestones show eighth-grade math proficiency dipped again—despite broader statewide progress. School Demographics: New enrollment snapshots across the state highlight shifting student populations, including multiracial enrollment changes at schools like Lanier County and Isle of Hope in Savannah. Public Safety & Privacy: Atlanta-based Flock Safety is pushing a new plan to turn rideshare dashcams into mobile surveillance, and a separate case alleges a “phone wipe” passcode erased data during a federal inspection. Immigration Enforcement: ICE reported a major Georgia operation arresting more than 1,200 people, including those with criminal histories. Community & Culture: Goodie Mob is stepping into film as executive producers on “Thomasville,” a story tied to Atlanta’s Thomasville Heights public housing history. Local Events: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble returns Sept. 25–27 with tours across Rome and Floyd County.