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Trulieve Opens Dunwoody Dispensary, Expands Metro Atlanta Footprint

Florida MSO opens second metro Atlanta location as Georgia's medical cannabis retail market builds out.

By Ethan Walsh, Investigations EditorPublished September 4, 20264 min read
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Trulieve Cannabis Corp. opened a medical cannabis dispensary in Dunwoody, Georgia, on September 4, 2026, marking the Florida-based MSO's second retail location in metro Atlanta. The 3,500-square-foot store at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road serves patients enrolled in Georgia's low-THC oil program, which covers 21 qualifying conditions including cancer, PTSD, and intractable pain.

Dunwoody Store Details

The Dunwoody dispensary operates seven days a week with extended hours and a drive-thru lane for registered patients. Store hours run Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Private consultation rooms staffed by pharmacists and patient educators occupy part of the facility.

Trulieve's product menu includes low-THC oil tinctures, capsules, topicals, and vaporizer cartridges manufactured at the company's Adel, Georgia cultivation and processing facility. Georgia law caps THC content at 5 percent by weight for registered patients.

Metro Atlanta Expansion Strategy

Trulieve now operates two dispensaries in metro Atlanta following the July 2026 opening of its Marietta location. The MSO holds one of six Class 1 production licenses issued by the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission in 2021. Each Class 1 license permits up to five retail dispensaries statewide.

The company's Georgia footprint includes:

  • 125,000-square-foot cultivation and processing facility in Adel (operational since March 2024)
  • Marietta dispensary (opened July 2026)
  • Dunwoody dispensary (opened September 2026)
  • Three additional retail licenses available for future deployment

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Georgia Patient Registry Growth

Georgia's medical cannabis registry enrolled 34,800 patients as of August 2026, up 18 percent from 29,500 in December 2025. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports average monthly enrollment of 750 new patients since the first dispensaries opened in spring 2024.

Qualifying conditions expanded in May 2025 to include chronic pain, migraines, and opioid use disorder. That regulatory change drove a 41 percent surge in new patient applications between June and December 2025, according to DPH data.

Competitive Landscape in Metro Atlanta

Five of Georgia's six licensed producers now operate dispensaries in metro Atlanta, concentrating retail access in the state's largest population center. Competitors include:

  • Botanical Sciences (two locations: Sandy Springs, Buckhead)
  • Natures GA (one location: Decatur)
  • Theratrue (one location: Roswell)
  • FFD GA Holdings (one location: Atlanta)

Treevana Remedy, the sixth licensee, operates a cultivation facility in Dublin but hasn't yet opened retail locations. Metro Atlanta accounts for 62 percent of Georgia's registered medical cannabis patients, per Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission filings.

Revenue and Operational Context

Trulieve reported $1.3 billion in total revenue for fiscal 2025, with Georgia operations contributing an undisclosed amount classified under "emerging markets." The MSO operates 207 dispensaries across 11 states. Florida accounts for 68 percent of total revenue in Q2 2026.

Georgia's medical cannabis market remains supply-constrained. The state issued no new production licenses beyond the original six awarded in 2021, and legislative efforts to expand the program stalled in the 2026 session. Industry observers expect total Georgia medical cannabis sales to reach $45 million to $55 million in 2026, based on patient count and average monthly purchase data from established programs in similar-sized states.

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Frequently asked questions

How many dispensaries does Trulieve operate in Georgia?

Trulieve operates two dispensaries in Georgia as of September 2026: one in Marietta (opened July 2026) and one in Dunwoody (opened September 4, 2026). The company's Class 1 license permits up to five retail locations statewide.

What products can patients buy at Trulieve's Dunwoody dispensary?

Patients can purchase low-THC oil tinctures, capsules, topicals, and vaporizer cartridges. Georgia law caps THC content at 5 percent by weight. All products are manufactured at Trulieve's Adel, Georgia facility.

How many patients are registered in Georgia's medical cannabis program?

Georgia's medical cannabis registry enrolled 34,800 patients as of August 2026, up from 29,500 in December 2025. The program adds an average of 750 new patients per month.

Who are Trulieve's competitors in metro Atlanta?

Five of Georgia's six licensed producers operate dispensaries in metro Atlanta: Botanical Sciences (two locations), Natures GA, Theratrue, FFD GA Holdings, and Trulieve. The sixth licensee, Treevana Remedy, has not yet opened retail stores.

What are the hours for Trulieve's Dunwoody dispensary?

The Dunwoody dispensary operates Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location includes a drive-thru lane for registered patients.

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