New hospital to be approved for South Fulton

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Fulton County leaders announced on Friday that the Board of Commissioners is set to vote to approve a new hospital in the southern part of the county. The new hospital will be a partnership between Fulton County, the Grady Health System, and the Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority. This comes after the closing of two Wellstar hospitals in 2023 left South Fulton in what many described as a healthcare desert.

Why it matters

The approval of a new hospital in South Fulton is a significant development for the community, which has faced a shortage of healthcare services since the closure of two major hospitals in the area. This new facility is expected to improve access to quality medical care for residents of South Fulton.

The details

Fulton County will invest $300 million of the expected $900 million total cost for the new hospital. An exact location and timeline for the hospital's opening have not yet been released.

• On Friday, Fulton County leaders announced the plans for the new hospital.
• In 2023, two Wellstar hospitals in the area closed, leaving South Fulton without adequate healthcare services.

What’s next

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on approving the new hospital, though an exact timeline for the hospital's opening has not been released.