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Atrium Health Files State Proposal for $800 Million Teaching Hospital in Southwest Atlanta: What the Project Means for the City’s Healthcare Map
The proposal that Atlanta’s south-side communities have waited years to see in writing is now on file with the state. Charlotte-based Atrium Health submitted a formal application to the Georgia Department of Community Health on June 24 to build a teaching hospital at 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW in southwest Atlanta, in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine. If approved, the facility would become Atlanta’s only hospital south of Interstate 20 — a distinction that speaks as much to what the city lost as to what this project aims to build. What the Filing Contains The state proposal outlines a hospital with a 24-hour emergency department
Atrium Health Files State Proposal for $800 Million Teaching Hospital in Southwest Atlanta: What the Project Means for the City’s Healthcare Map
The proposal that Atlanta’s south-side communities have waited years to see in writing is now on file with the state. Charlotte-based Atrium Health submitted a formal application to the Georgia Department of Community Health on June 24 to build a teaching hospital at 675 Metropolitan
Coca-Cola’s Origins Trace To A Single Atlanta Pharmacy Counter
One of the world’s most recognized beverages began not in a factory or a boardroom but at a soda fountain on a downtown Atlanta street, where a struggling pharmacist hoped he had finally landed on a product that would sell. The drink he carried over in a jug that
Food That Rocks 2026 Returns to Sandy Springs June 4 With 25+ Restaurants
Sandy Springs turns its civic plaza into a four-hour tasting hall on Thursday, June 4, when Food That Rocks returns to City
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Launches Major Concourse Expansion and Baggage Modernization
The management of a premier international aviation hub requires a continuous, deliberate balancing act between current operational demands and long-term capacity forecasting.
How Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot, and UPS Built Atlanta Into the No. 1 Sports Business City in America
The Sports Business Journal ranking that placed Atlanta first among American sports business cities for 2026 made headlines as a victory over
Events Not to Miss in Metro Atlanta This Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend
Metro Atlanta residents will find dozens of weekend events spanning Juneteenth commemorations, FIFA World Cup screenings, and Father’s Day activities June 19 to 21, 2026. The convergence of three
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival Returns to Piedmont Park June 19–21, Anchoring the City’s Densest Cultural Weekend of the Summer
The 14th annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival opens Friday, June 19, at Piedmont Park and runs through Sunday, June 21, placing one of the Southeast’s largest Juneteenth
Cape Verde Stuns Spain 0-0 in Atlanta’s World Cup Debut as City Projects $503 Million in Economic Impact Across Eight Matches
The first World Cup match in Atlanta history delivered one of the tournament’s defining upsets before the city had even finished processing what it means to host the world’s
Atlanta Has Dozens Of Peachtree Streets But Only One Peachtree Street
Ask a visitor what makes navigating Atlanta confusing, and the answer often comes down to a single word repeated across the map. The city is laced with streets, roads,
Two Hantavirus Patients Transported to Emory University Hospital After Cruise Ship Outbreak
Two patients exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Atlanta Media Mogul, Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who built a global media empire from a single
Severe Storm System Targets Metro Atlanta Wednesday Night: Tornado Risk, Flash Flooding, and Large Hail All Possible
Metro Atlanta and north Georgia residents are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous
African American History in Atlanta
Few cities have shaped African American history as profoundly as Atlanta. From the Civil Rights Movement to
Piedmont Park Activities: Discover Atlanta’s Outdoor Oasis
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Piedmont Park is a green oasis that offers a
Where Atlantans Are Eating This Holiday Season Across the City
December in Atlanta hits different once the holiday lights come on and the weather finally
Atlanta Halal Fest at Atlantic Station: A Global Flavor Journey
Atlanta is stepping up its culinary game with a fresh and exciting addition to its
Exercise Your Brain: Science-Backed Benefits of Cardio for Mental Clarity
For a long time, most people thought of exercise, especially cardio, as something purely for
Metro Atlanta Celebrates Day of the Dead: Norcross, Woodstock & Plaza Las Américas Events
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a deeply cherished cultural event