Surveillance Backlash: Flock Safety is back in the spotlight as critics say its camera network is tracking people too closely and state/local officials aren’t stepping in. Local Power & Pay: Athens-Clarke County commissioners are revisiting a near-50% mayor pay raise, with transparency questions swirling as the charter change would only take effect later. Elections Under Fire: Fulton and DeKalb district attorneys call a bill making many metro Atlanta local races nonpartisan “unconstitutional,” arguing it’s a partisan power grab. Schools Watch: New reporting shows math gains coming after a long learning slump, while Georgia districts keep wrestling with chronic absenteeism and shifting attendance rules. Budget Reality Check: Gov. Kemp signed the $36.6B budget but trimmed spending to plug gaps after tax cuts. Community & Culture: A Mother’s Day rally in Leavenworth honored children lost to conflict, and Georgia’s schools keep highlighting student wins—from scholarships to writing honors. Sports & Pride: The NBA mourns Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player, who died at 47.