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Toro Development Opens $560M Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Johns Creek, Georgia

John Nelson — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:05:27 +0000

JOHNS CREEK, GA. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others. Additionally, Medley’s office component (112,000 square feet) was built on a speculative basis but opened fully leased to tenants including Boehringer Ingelheim (73,000 square feet for its U.S. Animal Health headquarters), Brightree (17,751 square feet) and an unnamed tenant. Stream Realty Partners is leasing the office space on behalf of Toro Development, and Cushman & Wakefield represented Boehringer Ingelheim and Brightree in their lease negotiations. Medley was formerly a suburban office campus for State Farm Insurance, which relocated away from the site in 2013. In addition to offices, shops and restaurants, Medley will feature 881 luxury residences, featuring for-sale townhomes and apartments; a 25,000-square-foot plaza; and a 150-room boutique hotel set to open in 2028 that…

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Hillpointe Opens 312-Unit Multifamily Community in White, Georgia

Abby Cox — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:33:29 +0000

WHITE, GA. — Winter Park, Fla.-based Hillpointe has opened Pointe Grand Cassville, a 312-unit, garden-style multifamily community located in White, a northwest suburban node of Atlanta in Bartow County. Pointe Grand Cassville is Hillpointe’s third community to open in Georgia this year. The community offers two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments spanning 1,170 square feet in size. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool with private cabanas; pickleball courts; 24-hour fitness center; clubhouse with a coffee and tea bar; business center; outdoor grilling pavilion; community fire pit; leash-free dog park; pet spa; valet trash service; community Wi-Fi; and electric vehicle charging stations. Monthly rental rates begin at $1,659, according to Apartments.com.

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Audi Selects Georgia for $4B SUV Manufacturing Plant

John Nelson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

PEACH COUNTY, GA. — Audi AG has selected the Middle Georgia Megasite near Macon for a $4 billion advanced manufacturing facility, which will be the German automotive giant’s first plant in Georgia. The company’s new factory in Peach County will bring approximately 4,500 new jobs to central Georgia and create an expected annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles, with a focus on Audi’s luxury SUVs. Audi expects to begin grading the site in 2027 and break ground on the new plant in 2028. The factory is expected to begin operating at full capacity in 2031. The size of the new factory was not disclosed, but Audi says it will be “among the brand’s largest production footprints globally.” “The United States is one of the world’s most important premium markets, and we have not yet realized our full potential,” says Gernot Döllner, chairman of the board of management at Audi AG. “We are determined to change that — with premium products, a stronger brand and a competitive local production base. This is about building a stronger Audi business in America — not simply about building a factory.” “We are proud to welcome one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands to Georgia,”…

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CBRE Arranges $83M Acquisition Loan for Luxury Multifamily Community in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

Abby Cox — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:26:19 +0000

ATLANTA — CBRE has arranged $83 million in acquisition financing for AMLI Lenox, a 391-unit luxury multifamily community located in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Robert LaChapelle and Blake Cohen of CBRE secured the loan through New York Life on behalf of the owner, ORIX Corp. Shea Campbell, Ahish Cholia, Colleen Hendrix and Don Hoffman of CBRE represented the seller, AMLI Residential, in the transaction. Rebranded as Akari Buckhead, the apartment tower rises 24 stories and serves as a centerpiece for AMLI’s 1,302-unit, four-property campus that surrounds the 1.5-acre Marie Sims Park. The community, which was 96 percent occupied at the time of financing, offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, as well as penthouses. Amenities include laundry services, a pet play area, pet washing station, electric vehicle charging stations and onsite retail, management and maintenance services.

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Mitsubishi Power to Invest $490M for Manufacturing Expansion Project Near Savannah, Create 220 Jobs

Abby Cox — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0000

POOLER, GA. — Mitsubishi Power Americas has announced it will invest $490 million to expand the company’s existing operations at its Savannah Machinery Works facility at 1000 Pine Meadow Drive in Pooler, a western Savannah suburb that sits close to both the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The expansion will add 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space, doubling the company’s current footprint. The project is expected to create 220 new jobs in Chatham County. Savannah Machinery Works — Mitsubishi Power Americas’ premier heavy-industrial manufacturing plant and service center — opened in 2010 as the company’s first complete gas turbine production facility building outside of Japan. The new facility is scheduled to begin operating in early 2029, according to multiple media sources. Additional details of a construction timeline were not released. Civic support for Mitsubishi’s investment includes the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the Savannah Economic Development Authority, Georgia Power and Georgia Quick Start. “Mitsubishi Power Americas’ products are critical to America’s energy infrastructure, and the company is continuing to invest in Georgia because of the connectivity that our ports, rail, highways and airports provide,” says GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. Mitsubishi Power stated that the…

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Blue Bird to Invest $300M in Fort Valley, Georgia, Develop 1 MSF Manufacturing Facility

Abby Cox — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:27:43 +0000

FORT VALLEY, GA. — Blue Bird Corp., an American manufacturer of school buses and alternative-fuel student transportation, plans to invest an estimated $300 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Fort Valley, about 27 miles southwest of Macon, Ga. The new 1 million-square-foot facility is expected to create 375 new jobs over the next three years. Blue Bird will convert a former manufacturing site for diesel-powered motorhomes located at 401 Wanderlodge Way into a new facility to build buses of all powertrains. The facility will produce Type C school buses — i.e. the classic, “conventional” yellow school buses — which will include diesel, gasoline, propane and electric-powered models. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. Civic support for Blue Bird’s investment includes the Development Authority of Peach County, Georgia Quick Start and the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team.

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Lincoln Property Co. Acquires 1.1 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Alpharetta, Georgia

John Nelson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0000

ALPHARETTA, GA. — Lincoln Property Co. has acquired a 10-property industrial portfolio in Alpharetta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The properties within the approximately 1.1 million-square-foot portfolio were built between 1995 and 2000 and feature 18- to 23-foot clear heights, truck courts and roughly 24 percent office finishes. The portfolio, which was fully leased at the time of sale to 21 tenants, represents the fourth acquisition for the Lincoln Logistics Fund II.

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TruAmerica Acquires 446-Unit Apartment Community in Metro Atlanta

Abby Cox — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:38:10 +0000

DUNWOODY, GA. — TruAmerica Multifamily has acquired Bricks at Perimeter, a 446-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Dunwoody, roughly 16 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2007, Bricks at Perimeter offers 16 studios, 250 one-bedroom, 154 two-bedroom and 26 three-bedroom apartments averaging 926 square feet in size. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, electric vehicle charging stations, a swimming pool, clubhouse, putting greens, a grill, dog park, business center and access to MARTA. As part of the acquisition, TruAmerica plans to renovate the property as 442 out of 446 apartments are still outdated or only partly upgraded.

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Hyundai Transys to Invest $560M for Factory Expansion in West Point, Georgia

John Nelson — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:53:32 +0000

WEST POINT, GA. — Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, an automotive parts specialist in the Hyundai family of brands, has announced it will invest $560 million to expand its manufacturing operation at 6801 Kia Parkway in West Point, a west Georgia city near the Alabama border. The investment will fund upgrades to two current buildings and the construction of a third on the campus. The expansion will support added production capacity for electrified powertrains for hybrid vehicles. Hyundai Transys plans to create 320 new jobs as a result of the expansion, adding to its current total of 1,250 employees. The construction timeline was not disclosed. Civic and utility partners for the Hyundai Transys project include the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team, the City of West Point, Georgia Quick Start and Georgia Power.

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SunCap to Develop 959,822 SF Industrial Project Near Port of Savannah

John Nelson — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:52:48 +0000

POOLER, GA. — SunCap Property Group has purchased 65 acres in Pooler, a western suburb of Savannah, for the development of Pine Meadow Logistics Park. Situated at Pine Meadow Drive and Pine Barren Road, the two-building development will span 959,822 square feet at full build-out. SunCap has tapped Hilary Shipley and Sebastian Findlay of Colliers Savannah to lease Pine Meadow, which sits within close proximity to I-95, I-16 and the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal. The project will comprise a 606,323-square-foot cross-dock building and a 353,499-square-foot rear-load facility. SunCap expects to deliver both buildings by October 2027.

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RangeWater, NSKRE Break Ground on 274-Unit Apartment Development at Lulah Hills in Decatur, Georgia

John Nelson — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:46:38 +0000

DECATUR, GA. — RangeWater Real Estate and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co. (NSKRE) have broken ground on Ellory House, a 274-unit apartment community at Lulah Hills, a 78-acre mixed-use development underway in Decatur, an eastern suburb of Atlanta in DeKalb County. EDENS is the master developer of Lulah Hills, which is a redevelopment of the former North DeKalb Mall. EDENS is also listed as a sponsor for the Ellory House project, which will be located directly along Lulah Hills’ main street, Lulah Avenue, and across from Lemon Park, the development’s largest green space. In addition to apartments, Ellory House will feature 39,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. The construction timeline was not released. This development represents RangeWater’s first development deal with NSKRE and its 31st in the Atlanta market.

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JLL Arranges $463M in Bridge Financing for Thompson Thrift’s Eight-Property Multifamily Portfolio

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets has arranged $463 million in bridge financing for Thompson Thrift’s eight-property multifamily portfolio comprising 2,412 Class A apartment units across Florida, Georgia and Arizona. JLL secured the floating-rate construction take-out loan through Barings. The portfolio includes: Floor plans average 1,023 square feet. Unit interiors feature gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, smart home technology, full-size washers and dryers, and private balconies or patios. Examples of amenities include fitness centers, resort-style pools, resident social hubs with coffee bars, pickleball courts, dog parks with pet spas, business centers and outdoor spaces. Danny Kaufman, Medina Spiodic, Mark Gibson and Matthew Lawton of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of Thompson Thrift. Daniel Hedgepeth of Barings originated the financing. With offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., Denver, Houston and Phoenix, Thompson Thrift develops, constructs, leases and manages multifamily communities. The firm has developed more than $7.9 billion in ground-up real estate projects across 25 states. — Kristin Harlow

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BKM, Kayne Anderson Acquire Industrial Campus in Metro Atlanta for $100M

John Nelson — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:24:02 +0000

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — BKM Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have acquired Northridge Commons, a 471,000-square-foot industrial campus in Sandy Springs, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Locally based development firm Third & Urban sold the 38-acre property for $100 million. Built in the early 1980s along the Ga. Highway 400 corridor, Northridge Commons comprises seven industrial facilities with suites ranging in size from 2,046 to 39,221 square feet. The campus, which was 90 percent leased at the time of sale, also features a 57 percent office finish. Nathan Williams of Scotland Wright Associates helped facilitate the transaction between BKM and Third & Urban.

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Atlantic Capital Partners Brokers $18.2M Sale of Shopping Center in Dalton, Georgia

John Nelson — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:36:01 +0000

DALTON, GA. — Atlantic Capital Partners has brokered the $18.2 million sale of Walnut Square, a 127,391-square-foot, newly constructed shopping center in Dalton, a North Georgia city near the Tennessee border. Fred Victor, Sam Koonce, Teddy Driscoll and Matt Austin of Atlantic Capital Partners represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed. Situated off Ga. Highway 52 near I-75, Walnut Square was 99 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Food City, Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty, PetSmart, Bath & Body Works, AT&T, Kay Jewelers and Crumbl Cookies.

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Duracell Opens Regional Office at Science Square Labs in Midtown Atlanta

Abby Cox — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:54 +0000

ATLANTA — The Duracell Co. has relocated its Global Headquarters for Research and Development to Science Square Labs, a 368,213-square-foot laboratory and office tower in Midtown Atlanta. Duracell’s relocation from Bethel, Conn., stems from a multi-year initiative first announced by Georgia officials in February 2025. The project represents a $56 million investment and is projected to generate 100 new jobs in the state. The facility is officially open and operational following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Andre Dickens. The Atlanta center serves as Duracell’s global innovation hub, where scientists and engineers work across materials science, cell design, laboratory prototyping and device characterization to advance battery performance, quality and safety. Phase I of Science Square, which is anchored by the 13-story Science Square Labs, was delivered in 2025. At full build-out, the district’s master plan allows for approximately 1.8 million square feet of lab and office space, 500 residences and 25,000 square feet of retail space. Additional tenants at Science Square Labs include Georgia Tech and Emory biomedical engineering faculty labs, a Shriners Children’s research institute and utility infrastructure services company Osmose. Science Square Labs is developed and owned by the Trammell Crow Company (TCC) in a joint venture with Georgia…

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Northwood Ravin Launches Leasing at Publix-Anchored Student Housing Development in Athens, Georgia

John Nelson — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:46:13 +0000

ATHENS, GA. — Northwood Ravin has launched leasing at Magnolia, a 179-unit “student-focused apartment community” underway at the intersection of Broad Street and Milledge Avenue in downtown Athens, which sits adjacent to University of Georgia’s (UGA) North Campus. In addition to studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, the development will feature a Publix grocery store that represents the first national grocer to operate in downtown Athens, according to the Charlotte-based developer. Magnolia will also include indoor and outdoor amenities for residents, including coworking space with a coffee bar; a wellness lounge; pool and courtyard with cabanas, a double jacuzzi, jumbotron, putt-putt course and multiple grilling stations; game room; and a modern fitness center with two private training and wellness studios. Northwood Ravin expects to open Magnolia ahead of UGA’s 2027-28 school year.

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Hines Acquires 99 West Paces Apartments in Atlanta for $240M

John Nelson — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:20:22 +0000

ATLANTA — Houston-based Hines has announced that Hines Global Income Trust Inc. (HGIT) has purchased 99 West Paces, a 312-unit luxury apartment tower in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. The seller and sales price for 99 West Paces were not disclosed, but Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that the 13-story apartment property traded for approximately $240 million. The buyer’s affiliate property management firm Hines Living will operate the luxury community, which was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. Built in 2023, 99 West Paces features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as some penthouse units, a wellness club and fitness center, pet spa, coworking spaces and a sky lounge. The property fronts West Paces Ferry Road and is within walking distance to a Whole Foods Market, Buckhead Village and Buckhead Theatre. Michael Harrison and Vikram Mehra of Hines’ U.S. Sunbelt team led the acquisition, which represents Hines’ first acquisition in the Atlanta market. The acquisition of 99 West Paces was part of a $500 million announcement that also included HGIT’s purchase of Bishop Arts Portfolio in Dallas and Castings Commerce Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Shimizu North America Delivers $69M Toyota Electronics Manufacturing Facility in Pendergrass, Georgia

Abby Cox — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:31:37 +0000

PENDERGRASS, GA. — Atlanta-based international general contracting and design-build firm Shimizu North America has opened a new Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America (TESNA) manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, about 57 miles northeast of Atlanta via I-85. The 200,000-square-foot facility represents a $69 million investment and is projected to create more than 250 new jobs in Jackson County. The new facility is part of a larger Toyota Industries Group shared campus that houses sibling manufacturing affiliates including TD Automotive Compressor Georgia (TACG), Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA) and Toyota Industries Electric Systems (TIES). The new plant serves as the TIES North America – Georgia (TIESNA-GA) Electric Division and focuses on manufacturing automotive DC-DC converters designed to scale high-voltage vehicle battery power down to lower voltages to safely power auxiliary equipment. TIESNA Georgia is a subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Industries Group.

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Crescent Real Estate Sells Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia for $220M

John Nelson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:09:58 +0000

ALPHARETTA, GA. — Crescent Real Estate LLC has sold The Hotel at Avalon, a 330-room hotel within the Avalon mixed-use campus in Alpharetta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. A joint venture featuring Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group purchased the hotel for $220 million, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle. Fort Worth, Texas-based Crescent has owned the hotel, which was delivered in 2018, since September 2020. Eastdil Secured represented Crescent in the disposition. HEI Hotels & Resorts was The Hotel at Avalon’s previous operator.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of New McDonald’s Restaurant in Ringgold, Georgia

John Nelson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:16 +0000

RINGGOLD, GA. — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has brokered the sale of a newly built McDonald’s restaurant located in Ringgold, a Georgia suburb of Chattanooga, Tenn. The restaurant was delivered earlier this year and features a 20-year lease with 7.5 percent rent increases in the initial term and extension options. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of the Taylor McMinn Retail Group brokered the transaction. An all-cash buyer purchased the restaurant from the seller, a repeat developer of McDonald’s, in a 1031 exchange. The sales price was not disclosed. “Lower-priced, well-located properties with strong credit continue to command aggressive pricing despite market challenges,” says McMinn. “We secured an offer within 48 hours and closed near list price — proof that price point matters as much as credit in today’s market.”

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