# New Residential Facility Opens in Clayton County, Bringing Much-Needed Addiction Treatment Access to South Atlanta

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-new-residential-facility-opens-in-clayton-county-bringing-much-needed-addiction-60d8ca/
- Published: 2026-05-16
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> JONESBORO, Ga., May 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Samba Recovery Atlanta today announced it will officially open its Jonesboro facility to patients on May 18, 2026, expanding access to medically supervised detox and structured residential addiction treatment in Clayton County....

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Samba Recovery Atlanta announced that its Jonesboro facility will officially open to patients on May 18, expanding access to medically supervised detox and structured residential addiction treatment in Clayton County, Georgia. Local leaders and community members had previously gathered on April 13 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house marking the facility's completion.

The opening arrives at a critical juncture for the south Atlanta region. According to a statewide opioid continuum-of-care assessment, Clayton County ranks among the top 15 Georgia counties for total opioid overdose deaths in 2022. The county also ranks 47th among Georgia counties for nonmedical drug use and 46th for mental distress. With above-average unemployment and high rates of underinsured residents, local options for immersive residential treatment for severe addiction have been very limited, often forcing families to travel long distances for immediate help.

"On behalf of Clayton County, I'm proud to welcome Samba Recovery Atlanta to our community," said Clayton County Commissioner DeMont Davis. "The need for compassionate, high-quality treatment has never been greater, and this facility represents exactly the kind of resource Clayton County needs."

Samba Recovery transformed a formerly distressed, bankrupt property into a modern healing environment while creating local jobs. The facility provides medically supervised detox, residential care, and ongoing recovery support as part of the broader Samba Recovery network. According to CEO Josh Bamberger, the organization's mission is "to transform lives through compassionate, evidence-based care, restoring hope, health, and connection for individuals and families impacted by addiction and mental health."

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