Changes by state

TENNESSEE

■ New felony helps prosecutors seek death penalty against terrorists; bans price gouging during emergencies, possession or development of biological, chemical and nuclear warfare agents except for research.

■ Increased penalty for terrorism hoaxes.

■ Health department upgraded computers, hired more lab workers.

GEORGIA

■ Argenbright Security of Atlanta, once the nation’s largest passengerscreening company, out of airline security after Sept. 11 hijackers bypass its guards in New Jersey, Washington.

■ Tighter security slows air traffic from nation’s busiest airport in Atlanta.

■ Sent more than 400 Army Rangers to fight in Afghanistan, five died overseas.