HBCU Culture Spotlight: SpelHouse—Spelman and Morehouse’ annual Atlanta homecoming—keeps growing from reunion to full-on festival, with alumni families like Dawnovise Fowler and Aundre Hayes treating it as a generational tradition. Election Deadline (Georgia): Monday, Oct. 5 is the last day to register for Georgia’s 2026 midterms, with voters naming equality, gas prices, and immigration as top issues. Higher Ed, Reframed: AJC’s “Get Schooled” argues excellence should be measured by what colleges do for students after enrollment, not just who they admit—kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month coverage. Education Policy Watch: Georgia’s governor race education plans spotlight shared goals like literacy and pre-K, but different paths on teacher pay and early learning. Student Loan Risk (Savannah-area): A new federal rule (STATS) could cut off federal loan eligibility for some majors if graduates don’t meet earnings benchmarks, leaving arts students worried. Arts & Community: Johns Creek’s free World Music Ensemble debuts Oct. 10, bringing small-group performances of global and local traditions to the community. Local Teaching Win: A Southeast Bulloch Middle School teacher earns a Georgia Mentor Teacher Award for mentoring future educators. Arts Recognition: CHamoru dancer Francisco “Frank” Rabon receives the NEA National Heritage Fellowship, a top honor for folk and traditional arts. Atlanta Civic Tech Debate: An Atlanta News First investigation continues to fuel scrutiny of Flock license-plate cameras and how data is used. Surveillance & Privacy: The broader push to end or slow Flock contracts keeps spreading as more cities question ALPR practices. Sports Culture Note: The Atlanta Falcons’ Monday night matchup is framed through New Orleans’ “Domecoming” history, tying football to community memory.