Atlanta leaders urge $200M Fulton investment in new South Fulton hospital
Fulton County commissioners are considering $200 million for a new hospital and expanded health care services in south and west Atlanta communities.
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Fulton County commissioners are considering $200 million for a new hospital and expanded health care services in south and west Atlanta communities.
For decades, residents and officials alike have raised the issue regarding limited access to hospitals and specialty care in South Fulton. Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address the situation.
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