Atlanta Medical Center Transformation Begins as Community Hopes for New Health Care Hub and Revitalization

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On a hot Tuesday afternoon, longtime residents of Atlanta's Fourth Ward gathered to reminisce about the now-closed Atlanta Medical Center, a facility that had served the community for over a century. As demolition begins, Mayor Andre Dickens and Wellstar Health System's CEO Candice Saunders are collaborating on a redevelopment plan aimed at creating housing, retail, and green spaces, while also promising to incorporate community input and a health care element. However, concerns remain about the lack of specific medical facilities in the new plans, as residents express the need for accessible healthcare options in the area.