Data Center Push Meets Local Resistance: Whitfield County residents gathered outside the courthouse to oppose a potential data center, citing worries about water use, pollution, and existing PFAS contamination in drinking water. Water Safety in North Georgia: Lula remains under a boil water advisory after low water pressure tied to critically low tank levels; officials say groundwater wells can’t yet meet demand and urge conservation. Wildlife Rescue, Georgia Style: A 250-pound loggerhead sea turtle was found nearly a mile inside a marsh and rescued by volunteers and DNR before being released back into the Atlantic. Coastal Monitoring: Georgia’s national environmental agency says Black Sea water quality is within norms along the entire Georgia shoreline, based on continuous monitoring at multiple points. Heat Risk Escalates: A new wave of dangerous heat is expected, with many U.S. overnight temperature records at risk—raising health concerns for Georgians too. Marine Life Saved in Canada: NOAA authorized an emergency rescue to move remaining beluga whales from Marineland to accredited U.S. facilities, including Georgia Aquarium. Metro Atlanta Security: FBI and Atlanta police are using drones to detect unauthorized drones ahead of the England–Argentina World Cup semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Metro Wildlife Watch: Police across metro Atlanta are warning residents about increasing black bear sightings in neighborhoods, urging people to keep distance and supervise pets and children. Food Innovation From Waste: UGA researchers report marigold proteins from discarded blooms could become a heat-stable, sustainable food ingredient.