AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia is celebrating its remodeled lobby.

The unveiling happened on Monday, and now the lobby has been named in honor of Dr. Charles G. Howell, Jr.

Howell is a longtime surgeon, who is also the brains behind the need for a children's hospital in the CSRA.

The $2 million renovation was completed in May, and it includes new flooring, an updated color scheme, and new furniture.

"This renovation not only signifies a new beginning for our Children's Hospital, but it also solidifies the legacy of children that we've taken care of over the years by putting Dr. Charles Howell's name up on that board. Dr. Charles Howell has been with us 53 years. He's been working around here. He operated for over 40 years. over 16,000 surgeries," said Dr.

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