Georgia is building first state psychiatric hospital since landmark disability case

By: Ellie Fivas

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 1,826

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

A $409 million state hospital is in the works, a solution from lawmakers and state officials to address the backlog of people waiting for a spot at a state psychiatric hospital.
The first of its kind in over 50 years, the hospital follows a history of Georgia and other states institutionalizing mentally ill and disabled people.
Advocates agree the bed shortage must be addressed, but push for a …

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