Atlanta

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$70M Real Estate Bet: Is Atlanta the Next Healthcare Frontier?

Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic - Atlanta History Center - Children's experiences - Culinary scene in Atlanta - Environmental sustainability - Healthcare investment - Il Premio steakhouse - Public art - Sustainable art

Atrium Health is shaking things up in Atlanta! From artsy conversations to polo-chic weekends, find out how a $70 million investment is warming up the Georgia healthcare scene!

Atrium Health, the largest hospital system in North Carolina, has set its sights on Atlanta with a jaw-dropping $70 million investment in real estate. This significant move seems to signal a strategic expansion, as the healthcare giant seeks to enhance its already considerable presence in Georgia. With plans remaining under wraps for now, all eyes are on them as the community wonders how this investment will reshape local healthcare landscapes.

But it’s not just financial investments that are bringing people together in Atlanta. Initiatives like Thriving Together Atlanta are gaining momentum by fostering conversations through public art. This project plays an essential role in shifting cultural narratives and enhancing awareness surrounding critical issues within communities. It’s a creative push that not only enlivens the city’s cultural fabric but also encourages residents and visitors alike to engage in meaningful dialogues.

As Atlanta showcases its vibrant culture, the city is also gearing up for its annual Fashion & Polo Classic Weekend, celebrating its 7th year! The event, hosted by The Miguel Wilson Collection alongside the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, promises to be a fun-filled weekend of fashion, sports, and socializing. Attendees should get ready to don their best hats and sip on refreshing mimosas while enjoying a blend of luxury and passion for polo sport – all for a great cause!

In a surprising twist, Atrium Health has acquired 40 acres in Atlanta but remains silent on the details of its plans. Could this mean that they will fill the healthcare gap left by Wellstar in south Atlanta? Only time will tell. However, with their existing hospitals in Rome and Macon, some speculate they might be looking to establish a major healthcare hub in this vibrant community, possibly enhancing medical service accessibility for residents.

Did you know? The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is not only a celebration of sport but also a significant fundraising event for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, supporting underprivileged athletes. Moreover, with public art initiatives driving community engagement, Atlanta continues to be a beacon of creativity and social change. Could these investments and events spark the next cultural renaissance in the South?

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Atrium Health invests $70M in Atlanta real estate - Business North ... (Business North Carolina)

Atrium Health, the biggest North Carolina hospital system operator, appears set to expand on its substantial Georgia presence.

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Thriving Together Atlanta encourages conversation and fosters ... (SaportaReport)

Public art plays a vital role in spurring conversations, shifting cultural narratives and elevating awareness of critical issues in our communities in creative ...

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Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic Weekend celebrates its 7th year with ... (The Atlanta Voice)

The Miguel Wilson Collection and the Ride to the Olympics Foundation are hosting the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic weekend, Friday, ...

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Hospital group buys 40 acres in Atlanta, silent on plans (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Hospital group buys 40 acres in Atlanta, silent on plans (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

A major hospital system that operates two hospitals in Georgia has bought a 40-acre property in Atlanta just south of I-20, an area gutted by the loss of ...

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Il Premio, modern Italian steakhouse, opens at Forth Atlanta (Boutique Hotelier USA)

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Immersive children's experience coming to Atlanta History Center (GPB)

The Goizueta Children's Experience, a 5,000-square-foot immersive and interactive exhibition, will allow families to explore, play, and learn about history, ...

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A.D. Frazier, COO of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, former Invesco ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Longtime Atlanta business executive A.D. Frazier Jr., the chief operating officer of Atlanta's Olympic organization and the former president of Invesc.

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Cancelations of various events are expected ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene in Georgia this week.

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