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Logistics Property Co. Signs Two Tenants at Gainesville 85 Business Center in Northeast Georgia

by John Nelson June 19, 2026

GAINESVILLE, GA. — Industrial owner-operator Logistics Property Co. has signed two tenants to new leases at Gainesville 85 Business Center, an industrial park located in the I-985 Northeast Atlanta submarket. An undisclosed e-commerce company committed to 228,423 square feet of space at the building at 1900 Fulenwider Road, which is now fully leased, while a sustainable packaging manufacturer leased 66,960 square feet at 1950 Fulenwider Road. Todd Barton, Joanna Blaesing, Mark Hawks and Matt Higgins of CBRE represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Tommy Hughes and Weston Gurr of Hughes Commercial and Rob Kruer, Tyler Logue, Nicholas Chang and Justin Kuehn of CBRE represented the tenants, respectively. Tim Evans and Ryan Jackson of the Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce assisted in the negotiations.

June 19, 2026

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast Top Stories

Pinnacle Financial Partners to Establish Corporate Headquarters at Office Tower in Midtown Atlanta

by Hayden Spiess June 18, 2026

ATLANTA — Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE:PNFP) has announced plans to establish a corporate headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring, a 525,000-square-foot office tower located in Midtown Atlanta. A partnership between locally based Portman and Perform Properties, a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, developed the tower in 2024. Founded in 2000, Pinnacle offers a range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services. The company merged with Synovus earlier this year. Pinnacle will occupy 165,000 square feet and have building signage at Ten Twenty Spring, which is situated within the Spring Quarter mixed-use district. The company will retain its bank headquarters in downtown Nashville and will relocate an estimated 400 team members to the new Atlanta office. Pinnacle’s existing footprint includes 46 locations in metro Atlanta. “We’re planting the flag for our new corporate headquarters in a building and neighborhood that match the energy we feel about our future and our opportunity for growth in Atlanta,” says Kevin Blair, president and CEO of Pinnacle. Stream Realty Partners represented the building ownership in the lease negotiations. CBRE represented Pinnacle, which plans to occupy its new space in the second half of 2027. Consulting giant EY also recently signed a lease at Ten …

June 18, 2026

Georgia Hospitality Loans Southeast

Newmark Arranges $53M Refinancing for American Hotel Atlanta Downtown

by John Nelson June 16, 2026

ATLANTA — Newmark has arranged a $53 million loan for the refinancing of The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, a 315-room hotel located at 160 Ted Turner Drive NW in downtown Atlanta. The property dates back to 1962 as downtown Atlanta’s first integrated hotel and today is affiliated with Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. Chris Kramer, Tyler Dumon, Tate Keir and Jordan Roeschlaub of Newmark arranged the loan through Structured Hotel Capital on behalf of the borrower, locally based The RADCO Cos. The owner recently executed an $11.3 million renovation for The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown’s guestrooms, public spaces, food-and-beverage options and amenities, which includes a fitness center, outdoor pool and 13,300 square feet of event space. The hotel is situated within close proximity to the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, the Georgia Aquarium, College Football Hall of Fame and the World of Coca-Cola.

June 16, 2026

Georgia Market Reports Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Atlanta Office Market’s Rebound Yields Positive Outlook

by John Nelson June 15, 2026

Atlanta’s office market has begun a new phase of stabilization, recovery and momentum. Following years of workplace adjustments brought on by the pandemic, real-time market data now points to a steady and sustained comeback. Companies are expanding their office footprints and establishing return-to-office (RTO) policies that are bringing employees back together. Whether you are a local resident noticing busier morning commutes or a business owner curious about the local economy, current real estate trends offer a fascinating look at where Atlanta is heading. Statewide momentum Georgia continues to prove its status as a top destination for business recruitment and organic growth. Atlanta acts as the central engine, supported by a highly skilled workforce and a welcoming business climate, which supports the health of the local office market. Recent high-profile corporate announcements highlight this momentum. For example, healthcare technology company Glytec recently announced plans to relocate its global headquarters to the Northwest Atlanta submarket. This major move will bring 500 new jobs to the metro area. Other significant commitments include UCB’s massive investment to establish its first United States manufacturing facility and Yamaha Motor Co.’s decision to relocate its national headquarters to Atlanta, not to mention Rivian’s ongoing growth in the …

June 15, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $83.8M in Acquisition Financing for 11-Building Industrial Portfolio in Metro Atlanta

by Abby Cox June 12, 2026

ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged $83.3 million in financing for the acquisition of an 11-building industrial portfolio located in metro Atlanta. Gideon Gil, Taylor Geiger, Cecelia Galligan and Crawford Bundy of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the floating-rate loan through Argenti on behalf of the borrower, Arden Logistics Parks. Stewart Calhoun, Casey Masters and Drew Stanford, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the sellers, Onward Investors and Prospect Ridge, in the transaction. The 658,550-square-foot portfolio includes:

June 12, 2026

Georgia Loans Office Southeast Top Stories

Allen Morris Co. Receives $113.7M Loan for Refinancing of Office Tower at Star Metals District in Atlanta

by Abby Cox June 12, 2026

ATLANTA — Allen Morris Co., a mixed-use developer based in Coral Gables, Fla., has received a $113.7 million loan from Mexico-based Banco Inbursa for the refinancing of Star Metals Offices, a 267,000-square-foot office tower in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. The transaction will retire the existing construction loan provided by Bank OZK and Barings. “This refinancing is a testament to the quality and curation of what we have built at Star Metals Offices,” says Spencer Morris, president of Allen Morris Co. “Securing this financing package from Banco Inbursa — an institution that has become one of the most active and discerning real estate lenders in the country — reflects the caliber of our tenants, our retail program and the broader Star Metals District vision.” The 15-story office tower, which is 97 percent leased, opened in July 2021 and is the centerpiece of the $1.5 billion Star Metals District development. Tenants include Outreach, a new-to-market tech company; Nike’s regional technology hub; Signature, a leading coworking group; PrizePicks; Nelson Architecture; Brand Apart; PagerDuty; Sovos; and BMI, among others. Designed by Oppenheim Architecture and Warner Summers Architecture, Star Metals Offices features exterior balconies on each level, as well as a coffee shop, outdoor lounges/workspaces, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant …

June 12, 2026

Development Georgia Southeast Student Housing

Stratus Development Breaks Ground on 411-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of Georgia

by John Nelson June 11, 2026

ATHENS, GA. — Stratus Development has broken ground on Phase II of Puritan Mill, which will offer 411 student housing beds near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. The community will feature townhomes in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities are set to include a dog park, nature trails, pickleball courts and shuttle service to campus. The development will combine amenity spaces with the existing initial phase of the project, which includes a second dog park, fitness center, clubhouse, study and meeting rooms and a resort-style pool. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.

June 11, 2026

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Rayonier Signs 36,000 SF Office Lease in Atlanta for New Corporate Headquarters

by John Nelson June 11, 2026

ATLANTA — Rayonier Inc., a publicly traded land resources REIT, has signed a lease to occupy 36,000 square feet at Terminus 100, a mixed-use tower in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Set to open in 2027, Rayonier’s office will serve as the company’s new headquarters following the closing of its merger with PotlatchDeltic Corp., a forest products manufacturer based in Spokane, Wash. Rayonier plans to keep an office presence in Spokane and Wildlight, Fla., following its corporate relocation to Atlanta. JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations and will serve as Rayonier’s property manager for its new office build-out at Terminus 100. Other project team members include ASD| SKY (interior designer) and rand* construction (general contractor). Cousins Properties is the landlord of Terminus 100, where Rayonier will occupy one-and-a-half floors.

June 11, 2026

Georgia Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast

JLL Negotiates 691,667 SF Industrial Lease in Adairsville, Georgia

by John Nelson June 4, 2026

ADAIRSVILLE, GA. — JLL has arranged a 691,667-square-foot, full-building lease at International Commerce Center, an industrial facility located northwest of Atlanta in Adairsville. The tenant is Pactra USA Inc., a third-party logistics firm and the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean company Pactra. Ben Pridemore and Ryan Hoyt of JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Matt Wirth and Scott Plomgren of BroadPoint Partners represented the landlord, Houston-based Welcome Group. International Commerce Center features 40-foot clear heights, 124 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, 190-foot truck courts, 388 auto parking spaces and 254 trailer parking spaces. The property includes proximity to the I-75 corridor and the Appalachian Regional Port.

June 4, 2026

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Hunt Midwest Enters Georgia With 1.9 MSF Industrial Development Near Port of Savannah

by John Nelson June 3, 2026

BLOOMINGDALE, GA. — Hunt Midwest, a premier development firm based in Kansas City, plans to enter Georgia with its new Hunt Crossroads Commerce Center project. The 1.9 million-square-foot industrial development will be located in Bloomingdale, a city near the Port of Savannah. The project will sit on 280 acres at the northwest corner of I-16 and Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. The six planned buildings will have build-to-suit and flexible leasing options for users ranging from 100,000 to 427,680 square feet. Hunt Midwest has begun the first phase of infrastructural work and plans to break ground soon on Building I, a 318,367-square-foot, rear-load building that is scheduled to open in second-quarter 2027. The developer has tapped Bill Sparks and Preston Andrews of CBRE to handle leasing at Hunt Crossroads Commerce Center.

June 3, 2026

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