Georgia Politics: With Georgia’s voter registration deadline closing, Gov. candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are set for a televised town hall as polls show a tight race and both sides trade attacks over contracts and character. Public Safety: East Point police say an officer and others were taken to Grady after a patrol cruiser crash at a busy intersection while responding with lights and sirens; Georgia State Patrol is investigating. Cybersecurity/Utilities: Georgia Power notified about 300,000 customers after hackers accessed limited info via its online portal, and the company says there’s no ongoing unauthorized access. Crime/Courts: In Douglas County, testimony at a bond hearing described gruesome details in the murder and dismemberment of bartender Jamal Parker, with bond denied for two suspects. Law Enforcement: Atlanta police say a man wanted for a Midtown mugging stole a police cruiser and crashed into a tanker in Clayton County, closing southbound lanes of I-675. Housing/Community: DCA opened applications for up to $10 million in 2027 CHIP housing grants. Health Policy: Advocates warn new federal rules could strip Medicaid from thousands of noncitizens in Georgia over time. Local Life: MARTA’s Five Points transformation may slip to a May 2031 finish, and a child care road show heads to Cartersville Oct. 20.