Local Government & Taxes: Dalton and Dalton Public Schools have both floated property tax rates above their rollback levels, setting up public hearings over city services, school funding, and household costs. Culture & Community: Dragon Con turns 40 in downtown Atlanta, with tens of thousands of fans packing hotels and streets for cosplay and pop-culture celebrations. Public Health & Aging: A Georgia Tech-led study highlights a potential way to repair aging immune systems, aiming to improve defenses against cancer and infection. Education & Recovery: Georgia Southern’s library kicked off a “Statesboro Recovery Community, Origin + Evolution” exhibit tied to National Recovery Month, spotlighting addiction recovery history and programs. Arts & Schools: New Manchester High School’s FAME Chorus is headed to the 2027 national ACDA conference after climbing from state and regional stages. Health & Longevity: A Fayetteville woman is celebrating her 112th birthday, crediting faith and family for a long life. Sports (Georgia tie-in): Atlanta Black Pride’s Men’s Empowerment Brunch returns with panels on identity, mental health, politics, finance, and real estate. Crime & Safety: The GBI arrested a Milledgeville couple tied to alleged theft from Greene County Board of Education grant funds. Surveillance Debate: Atlanta-area shoppers are raising concerns about Ulta allowing Flock cameras, adding to the broader backlash over automated license plate readers.