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All outdoor activities suspended at Fulton County park after positive West Nile virus sample
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the suspension and the park's status can be found through Atlanta News First.
Outdoor activities have been suspended at a park in Fulton County due to the presence of West Nile virus. Mosquitoes tested positive for the virus at Old National Park in South Fulton, prompting the suspension. The suspension is currently in effect and is set to last through Wednesday.
Further details about the suspension and the park's status can be found through Atlanta News First. This is a developing story, and updates are expected to be available from Atlanta News First as more information becomes available.
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Category: parks Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Outdoor activities have been suspended at a park in Fulton County due to the presence of West Nile virus. Mosquitoes tested positive for the virus at Old National Park in South Fulton, prompting the…
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