On Monday, a hospital that people in Cobb County and across north Georgia depend on is less than a year away from a big expansion.

The new tower being built at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta is on track to welcome its first patients in April 2026, Wellstar Health System spokesperson Lauren Rigau confirmed.

Kevin Mendez Zuniga, 23, of Marietta, is accused of intentionally damaging portions of the Green Tower at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center on Feb. 6 at 8:27 a.m., according to ...