Education & Tech Policy: Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools is moving early to enforce Georgia’s Distraction-Free Education Act, banning all personal electronic devices district-wide for the coming school year, with students storing phones and other gadgets in locked boxes or signal-blocking pouches. Public Safety & Schools: Atlanta Public Schools is adding tactical and drone security teams, debuting practice drills to speed crisis response and expand visibility around school grounds. School Year Changes: Metro districts are also weighing classroom screen-time limits and other back-to-school tech rules, as families brace for a more controlled digital day. Higher Education: UGA’s new School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class of 64 students, kicking off a statewide orientation tour focused on Georgia’s health needs. Culture & Community: Decatur’s Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center is nearing phased opening after major renovations of the former post office, aiming to make the venue a regional jazz destination. Environment: The Okefenokee Swamp officially joined UNESCO’s World Heritage List, putting Georgia’s wetlands on the same global conservation stage as the Grand Canyon. Civic Debate: Macon-Bibb’s Flock license-reading cameras remain controversial, with local activists pushing for limits and more transparency. Local Business: Pinks Parlour in Bognor Regis closed indefinitely, prompting community support for the mom-and-daughter ice cream shop.