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*Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta is dispelling rumors about a possible parasite contamination at the park. WALB-TV reports the park released a recent statement, writing in part that its water attractions are regularly treated with chlorine and UV disinfectant, aligned with industry best practices. In addition, the park stated routine water quality testing returned normal results. The rumors reportedly stem from a social media post questioning the park’s water during the period between July 12 and the 18.
*The battle over a proposed data center in Columbus is now shifting from City Hall to the courtroom. After Columbus filed its response to a lawsuit Friday, the focus this week turns to what happens next in court. City leaders say the technology overlay district does not approve a data center or rezone any property but simply creates rules for future proposals. Opponents, including the group Keep It Rural Muscogee County, argues the city violated zoning procedures when adopting the ordinance. WTVM reports the key question now is whether a judge agrees the challenge is ready for court, despite the city’s argument that no data center application has even been filed yet.
*A recent analysis by LendingTree revealed that 12% of Georgia drivers with active auto loans are paying at least $1,000 per month, making it the fourth-highest share in the country. This data is based on approximately 180,000 anonymized credit reports from the fourth quarter of 2025. Nationally, that figure is nearly 10%.