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County hears updates on new hospital, library construction and airport operations
Summary
Officials reported progress on the new hospital (footers and steel in, on schedule for end‑2027 occupancy), library construction nearing completion with a sensory play space, and the new Air Methods helicopter already making county missions; officials thanked volunteers who supported recent local events.
Russell County fiscal court received a series of community infrastructure updates on July 13, including a hospital construction progress report, library completion milestones and airport activity.
Scott Thompson, the hospital CEO (introduced at the meeting), told the court the project’s footers and steel are in place and crews are finishing the gravel pad; the project remains on schedule for occupancy at the end of 2027. Planned new services include an operating room, an expanded emergency department, and a consolidated radiology suite that will include MRI capability. Thompson acknowledged temporary wayfinding and parking disruptions while construction progresses.
Library staff reported construction is nearing completion, highlighted a recent sensory play space grand opening and said the Bank of Jamestown Community Pavilion and green will host a forthcoming grand opening. The judge thanked staff and volunteers for their work on a recent multi‑day fishing tournament that drew participants from 38 states and international guests, saying the event showcased Russell County.
The judge also noted that Air Methods’ helicopter is based at the county airport, has flown missions from the site and provides faster access to critical care transport for the region. Court members applauded the community’s volunteer support and the multiple projects that aim to expand local services and amenities.
No formal votes were required for the updates; officials asked staff to keep the court informed about construction timelines and any operational impacts to parking and patient flow.
