Georgia

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Metro Atlanta Restaurant Leased to 7 Brew

by Abby Cox March 13, 2026

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. — The Taylor McMinn Retail Group, a retail investment sales team within Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the sale of a restaurant in Flowery Branch leased to 7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee concept based in Arkansas. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of Taylor McMinn represented the seller, a repeat developer for the 7 Brew chain, and the all-cash local buyer, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity. 7 Brew has 14 years remaining on its ground lease, which features rental increases in the initial term, as well as extension options. “This marks our second sale within the multi-parcel development in Flowery Branch,” says McMinn. “The property traded at 99 percent of the asking price after receiving an accepted offer within one week of listing. The transaction highlights the continued investor demand for lower rent and lower price-point assets, as well as the momentum behind the drive-thru coffee kiosk concept.”

March 13, 2026

Georgia Market Reports Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports

How Mixed-Use is Evolving in North Georgia

by John Nelson March 13, 2026

Mixed-use development across the Southeast continues to change and evolve. What was once as straightforward as building residential apartments located above a street-level retail component has become something far more sophisticated and intentional. Today’s mixed-use communities offer integrated, experience-driven environments where all elements of living, working, shopping, dining and recreation are thoughtfully curated, with connectivity as a primary focus. The North Georgia region, located approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, is where residential demand is rising, incomes are growing and consumer preferences are changing. As these trends converge, developers seek the opportunity to create true neighborhood hubs in the area. The Crossing at Coal Mountain, located in Forsyth County, is a new 140-acre mixed-use destination by Atlantic Residential that reflects how development strategies are evolving in response to these market shifts. The project will feature walkable streets, activated green spaces, local dining, daily lifestyle services and a carefully programmed retail plaza alongside luxury homes being developed in partnership with national homebuilder Toll Brothers. Each of the project’s planned elements is designed to support a true live-work-play environment. Phase I of the project’s retail district is on track to open this year, positioning the development to contribute to the region’s broader …

March 13, 2026

Acquisitions Florida Georgia Seniors Housing Southeast

Foundry Acquires Five Seniors Housing Communities in Georgia, Florida

by John Nelson March 12, 2026

ORLANDO, FLA. — Foundry Commercial, a commercial real estate services firm, developer and investor based in Orlando, has acquired five seniors housing communities in Georgia and Florida. Totaling 320 units, the portfolio comprises two communities in Warner Robins and Boynton Ridge, Ga., and three communities in Jacksonville, Titusville and Plant City, Fla. Allegro Living Management, an affiliate of Foundry, will operate the portfolio under the Alto brand. Each community features 44 assisted living units and 20 memory care units and has an average vintage age below five years, according to Foundry. Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed seller, a regional development firm, in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed.

March 12, 2026

Company News Georgia Industrial Office Southeast

Yamaha Motor Co. to Move U.S. Headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia

by John Nelson March 11, 2026

KENNESAW, GA. — Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. has announced plans to move its U.S. headquarters to the northern Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw after nearly 50 years of operation in Cypress, Calif. Yamaha Motor, which manufactures ATVs, boat engines, jet skis and other motorized products, has a strong presence in Georgia already. The Japanese-based company employs 2,300 Georgians at its 1.3 million-square-foot factory in Newnan and its marine and motorsports divisions in Kennesaw, which includes the 75,000-square-foot Marine Innovation Center that opened in 2023. Yamaha Motor Co. will begin its corporate relocation from California to Kennesaw this year and complete the process in 2028.

March 11, 2026

Development Georgia Restaurant Retail Southeast

Third & Urban Unveils Renovation Plans for Atkins Park Retail Cluster in Atlanta

by John Nelson March 11, 2026

ATLANTA — Locally based Third & Urban has unveiled renovation plans for the Atkins Park Collection, a 61,120-square-foot retail portfolio located in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood. Third & Urban purchased the first phase of the Atkins Park Collection in December 2024, which totals 35,370 square feet along North Highland and St. Charles avenues. The firm acquired the second phase, which includes Neighbors, City Church and infill pieces of the block between Greenwood and St. Charles avenues, in September 2025. In partnership with the Virginia Highland District, Third & Urban is planning more than $3 million in building and streetscape improvements for the retail shops. The firm recently completed improvements to the 842 North Highland building, which included new signage, railings and upgraded light fixtures, as well as a new front stair entry and mural. Future building upgrades for 780 North Highland will include updated facades, the addition of an indoor-outdoor courtyard with several retail suites and new food-and-beverage tenants. Construction will begin in late spring. Shelbi Bodner and Lexi Ritter of Bridger Properties will handle retail leasing for the property.

March 11, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Sands Investment Group Brokers $23.4M Sale of Kroger-Anchored Center in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson March 10, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. — Sands Investment Group has brokered the $23.4 million sale of River Exchange Shopping Center, a 273,023-square-foot, Kroger-anchored shopping center located in Lawrenceville, roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Liam Rowan and Tyler Baughman of Sands represented the seller, a joint venture between BASH Capital, Dragonfly Investments and Baltimore-based America’s Realty LLC, and the buyer, an entity doing business as Vishal River Exchange LLC, in the transaction. SouthState Bank provided acquisition financing. River Exchange was 80 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Goodwill, ReStore, Citi Trends, Cato Fashions, Farmers Furniture, Subway, Riverside Pizza and Cosmetic Dental.

March 10, 2026

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Alliance Residential Acquires Land Near Battery Atlanta, Plans 300-Unit Multifamily Development

by Abby Cox March 6, 2026

ATLANTA — Alliance Residential has acquired nearly 3.7 acres in Atlanta’s Vinings/Smyrna submarket near The Battery Atlanta, the mixed-use village surrounding Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The Arizona-based developer is planning to develop Broadstone Lola, a 300-unit luxury apartment community, on the site. Designed by locally based Brock Hudgins Architects, Broadstone Lola will offer one- and two-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 600 to 1,100 square feet. Along with a Parisian-inspired aesthetic, Broadstone Lola will feature amenities such as a resort-style saltwater swimming pool with a landscaped deck with grills, a grab-and-go market, fitness center, gaming lounge, clubroom with an indoor fireplace, private work spaces, conference room, pet spa and a secured parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations and dedicated bike storage. Alliance Residential expects to begin welcoming residents to Broadstone Lola in the summer of 2027.

March 6, 2026

Development Georgia Loans Mixed-Use Southeast

Atlantic Cos. Secures Construction Financing, Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Project in Roswell, Georgia

by John Nelson March 5, 2026

ROSWELL, GA. — The Atlantic Cos. has secured construction financing and commenced construction on Hillrose Market, a seven-acre mixed-use development in downtown Roswell, a northern suburb of Atlanta. The financing included debt from SouthState Bank and a revenue bond issued by the Roswell Downtown Development Authority. Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group arranged the financing. Located adjacent to City Hall with a walking trail connection to the city’s Canton Street district, Hillrose Market will comprise a six-building, 75,000-square-foot retail village surrounding a central greenspace, as well as an office building dubbed 25 Hill along Atlanta Street and an adaptive reuse of the former Roswell Police Department dubbed Station 37 that will feature ground-floor retail space and a second-level workplace. The overall development will also include 143 luxury rental flats and 16 two-story brownstone townhomes. Atlantic Cos. plans to deliver the project in the second half of 2027. The design-build team includes ASD | SKY (architect), Westbridge (commercial consultant), New South Construction Co. (general contractor), Kimley-Horn (civil engineer) and Crosby Design Group (interior design for the multifamily component). Bridger Properties is handling the development’s retail leasing assignment, and Cushman & Wakefield is handling office leasing.

March 5, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

ECI Group Sells 260-Unit Apartment Community in McDonough, Georgia

by John Nelson March 5, 2026

MCDONOUGH, GA. — ECI Group has sold The Corwyn South Point Apartments, a 260-unit community located at 1000 Columns Drive in McDonough, a southern suburb of Atlanta. Morgan Properties purchased the property for an undisclosed price. David Gutting of Newmark represented the seller in the transaction. The Corwyn South Point features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a 2,000-square-foot clubhouse with a kitchen, fitness center with a dedicated yoga/spin room and a gathering room featuring a lounge, fireplace, TV and media center with a gaming area. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool with sun shelf and deck, grilling and fire pit areas, landscaped courtyard with a bocce ball court and a dog park and pet wash station.

March 5, 2026

Features Georgia Southeast Southeast Feature Archive

Why Bankruptcy Is Still Catching Lenders Off Guard

by John Nelson March 3, 2026

The commercial real estate industry has spent the past two years bracing for the next wave of loan losses as elevated interest rates collided with loan maturities. Instead of a wave of payoffs, many loans are still working through extensions and modifications while asset values are being deliberated. Lenders know how to model foreclosure risk. Bankruptcy risk? That’s where the real losses hide. A Class A asset with Class C governance is a Class C risk. Foreclosure risk can be modeled. Expected losses predicted. Timelines are known by state. Recovery assumptions can be debated. Cash flows stress tested and ultimately approved by a committee. Even when outcomes are unpleasant, they are at least visible, quantifiable and expected. Bankruptcy is different — and far more dangerous for lenders. The gap between foreclosure and bankruptcy is where some of the largest loan losses are being created, and painful lessons learned. Counterintuitively, bankruptcy risk runs higher in non-judicial states like Georgia, where 60-day foreclosures create incentive for borrowers to file. In longer-timeline states like New York, foreclosures can stretch 18 months, giving borrowers the luxury of time. Those foreclosure timelines are generally well known and accepted by both sides, which makes outcomes predictable. …

March 3, 2026

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