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Wellstar Unveils $1 Billion Hospital Project in Acworth

10/23/2025

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Wellstar plans a $1 billion hospital in Acworth, Georgia, to meet growing regional needs.
The 230-bed facility will have 70 emergency department bays and eight operating rooms.
The Georgia Department of Community Health approved the project, creating over 1,500 healthcare jobs for Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, and Bartow counties.
The site is on Cobb Parkway across from the Wellstar Acworth Health Park, and growth is projected to reach 25,000 by 2030.

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Story summary

Wellstar plans a $1 billion hospital in Acworth, Georgia, to meet growing regional needs.
The 230-bed facility will have 70 emergency department bays and eight operating rooms.
The Georgia Department of Community Health approved the project, creating over 1,500 healthcare jobs for Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, and Bartow counties.
The site is on Cobb Parkway across from the Wellstar Acworth Health Park, and growth is projected to reach 25,000 by 2030.