South Fulton Gets $900M Hospital After Healthcare Desert Study
Fulton County has approved a $900 million hospital campus in Union City to address the healthcare gap left by AMC South's 2022 closure. Here's what's planned and when it opens.
April 14, 2026 · Mellanda Reese
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Fulton County commissioners have approved a $900 million hospital campus in Union City to address the healthcare crisis left behind after Atlanta Medical Center South closed in 2022.
The closure turned South Fulton into a recognized healthcare desert, with residents facing longer travel times for emergency care and lower life expectancy than other parts of the county.
The new campus will include:
- 200-bed hospital
- Medical office building
- Specialty care
- Orthopedic services
- Pediatric care
- Freestanding ER
The full hospital is projected to open between 2030 and 2031, marking a major investment in long-overlooked infrastructure for the Southside Atlanta community.
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