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Roswell-based SmartMed eyes former bank near Ashford Lane in Dunwoody for double drive-through urgent care
By Hayden Sumlin at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
Dr. Luke and Stacy Lathrop, owners of Roswell-based SmartMED Drive-Thru, feel the former PNC Bank site at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody is the ideal spot to expand their family business.
With backgrounds in hospital care and corporate sales, the healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs held a June 3...
Key takeaway With backgrounds in hospital care and corporate sales, the healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs held a June 30 open house at 125 Perimeter Center West.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The proposed SmartMED drive-thru urgent care at the former PNC Bank site near Ashford Lane in Dunwoody could bring much-needed affordable healthcare options to the area. With many families struggling to afford traditional health insurance, SmartMED's self-pay pricing model could be a welcome alternative for those seeking routine medical care. The business's goal to open ahead of flu season is particularly timely, given the typical surge in demand for urgent care services during that time. However, the challenge of securing approval for a double drive-through facility may prove a hurdle, given the city's previous denial of a similar request last December. As the city considers SmartMED's rezoning application, residents will be watching to see how Dunwoody balances the need for innovative healthcare solutions with concerns about traffic and development in the area. The outcome could set a precedent for future healthcare businesses looking to establish a presence in the city.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Dr. Luke and Stacy Lathrop, owners of Roswell-based SmartMED Drive-Thru, feel the former PNC Bank site at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody is the ideal spot to expand their family business.
With backgrounds in hospital care and corporate sales, the healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs held a June 3...
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