Ackerman & Co. to Develop 1M SF Distribution Center in Georgia

BRASELTON, GA. — Ackerman & Co. plans to develop a 1 million-square-foot bulk distribution center in Braselton, roughly 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. Ackerman recently purchased the 107-acre site off of Broadway Avenue and BDC Parkway from Synovus Bank for $4.5 million. The site is situated less than two miles from I-85 and the Georgia Highway 211 interchange. The building, known as Braselton Logistics Center, will feature 40-foot clear heights, ductilcrete floors and parking for trailers and automobiles. Ackerman plans to deliver the property in the first quarter of 2017. Julian Brown of Transwestern and Brett Buckner of Ackerman & Co. will lease the asset. The design team includes architect Randall Paulson, civil engineer Elberly Associates and general contractor Conlan Co.