ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Department of Veterans Affairs has moved $800 million to an infrastructure improvement program, kick-starting a series of projects across the nation — including in Atlanta.

The Atlanta VA Medical Center in unincorporated Decatur will see renovated clinical spaces, an updated heating and air conditioning system, a refurbished kitchen, a new Wi-Fi system, air purifying filters and an area to prepare IVs.

“This is another step forward in our efforts to make VA work better for the Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors we are charged with serving,” VA Secretary Doug Collins, also a former Georgia representative, said. “Improved facilities, equipment and infrastructure help improve care for Veterans, and these additional funds will enable VA to ac

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