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CTO Announces New Retail Openings, Leases at Collection at Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia

by John Nelson

CUMMING, GA. — CTO Realty Growth Inc. has announced a round of new retail openings and leases at The Collection at Forsyth, an open-air mixed-use development in Cumming, an Atlanta suburb in Forsyth County. Sephora and Kilwins opened new locations at The Collection in November, and boutique Pilates fitness concept Bodyrok and pickleball concept The Picklr have recently signed leases to join the tenant roster. Sherri Wilson of JLL handles the retail leasing at The Collection on behalf of CTO. Additionally, True Rest Float Spa and Bahama Buck’s are set to open in the coming weeks, joining existing tenants including J. Crew Factory, Mellow Mushroom, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Pandora, Parsons Gifts, Le Macaron, Master Jewelers, Woof Gang Bakery, The Good Feet Store, Spavia and F45 Training. JLL launched repositioning and leasing efforts at The Collection in January 2023.

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Flacks Group Purchases 180-Room Crowne Plaza North Augusta Hotel

by John Nelson

AUGUSTA, GA. — Miami-based Flacks Group has purchased Crowne Plaza North Augusta, a 180-unit hotel in Augusta. Built in 2019 near the Augusta GreenJackets’ Minor League Baseball ballpark, the hotel features meeting spaces, the Salt + Marrow steakhouse and a rooftop bar called Jackson’s Bluff. Hodges Ward Elliott represented Flacks Group in the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but the Post and Courier North Augusta reports that Ackerman Greenstone sold the property. Blue Lotus Ventures was a consultant in the transaction, and J.P. Morgan provided an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing.

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Atlanta’s Retail Market Experiences Rising Rents, Strong Demand Amid Tight Supply

by John Nelson

The Atlanta retail market continues to thrive with significant growth driven by a combination of strong demand, minimal new construction and low inventory levels. Long regarded as a key hub for commerce in the Southeast, metro Atlanta has seen its population increase rapidly over the years, which has, in turn, bolstered retail demand.  As a result, Atlanta’s retail availability has hit record lows and has created a competitive market for tenants looking to secure high-quality spaces. Rental rates have increased, and investment sales volume has continued at a healthy pace as tenants vie for a limited amount of inventory. Rising rents, investment sales One of the standout trends in Atlanta’s retail market is the consistent increase in rental rates. Retail rents in the metro area have grown steadily over the past few years, with average rents rising from $21.07 per square foot in first-quarter 2023 to $22.83 per square foot by third-quarter 2024. This represents an impressive 5.2 percent year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the national average of 2.4 percent. The city’s growing population and economic development have spurred greater demand for retail spaces, especially in high-traffic areas. Retailers are willing to pay premium rates to secure space in desirable locations, …

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Branch Properties Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment of 492,798 SF Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville, Georgia

by Hayden Spiess

GAINESVILLE, GA. — Branch Properties has announced plans for the redevelopment of Lakeshore Mall, a 492,798-square-foot retail property located in Gainesville, roughly 55 miles northeast of Atlanta.  Plans for the mixed-use redevelopment include 305,444 square feet of retail space, as well as 652 multifamily units and 38,200 square feet of outdoor community greenspace. The property will also have the capacity for the future development of a hotel and townhomes.   Current Lakeshore Mall anchors Dick’s Sporting Goods and Belk will remain open throughout the project, with the former relocating to a new space within the development.  The Atlanta-based developer, which acquired the property in 2022, will soon initiate the development of regional impact (DRI) process with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), with the groundbreaking scheduled for late 2026. Len Erickson of Franklin Street will handle retail leasing at the development in partnership with Branch Properties.  Originally opened in 1970, Lakeshore Mall is located off Dawsonville Highway near Lake Lanier. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gainesville has seen a population increase of roughly 15 percent since 2020.  “This reimagined mixed-use destination redefines Lakeshore as a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly community hub tailored to meet the needs of Gainesville, one of Georgia’s …

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JLL Arranges $100.6M Sale of New Bulk Industrial Building in Savannah

by John Nelson

SAVANNAH, GA. — JLL has arranged the $100.6 million sale of Rockingham Farms Building 9, a 942,210-square-foot industrial facility located at 125 Feldspar Drive in Savannah. The seller, Scannell Properties, developed the bulk industrial building in 2023 within Rockingham Farms Logistics Park, a 5.8 million-square-foot industrial development approximately nine miles from Port of Savannah’s Garden City terminal. Goldman Sachs Alternatives purchased the facility, which was fully leased at the time of sale to four tenants. Britton Burdette, Matt Wirth, Dennis Mitchell and Jim Freeman of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. The cross-dock building features 40-foot clear heights, 185-foot truck court, 183 dock-high doors, 7,500 square feet of offices and ample automobile and trailer parking.

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Coro Realty Trades Shopping Center in Alpharetta, Georgia to Mimms for $19M

by John Nelson

ALPHARETTA, GA. — Coro Realty Advisors has sold North Point Village, a 57,219-square-foot shopping center in the northern Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta. Mimms Enterprises purchased the property from Coro Realty for $19 million. Fred Victor of Atlantic Retail brokered the transaction. Situated on 5.2 acres near Ga. Highway 400, North Point Village’s tenant roster includes Talbots, Kohler and Learning Express. The 1.3 million-square-foot North Point Mall is immediately adjacent to the center.

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FCP Sells Atlanta Apartment Community to Monday Properties, RSN Property Group for $36.8M

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — FCP has sold Villas at Princeton Lakes, a 210-unit apartment community located at 751 Fairburn Road SW in west Atlanta. A partnership between Monday Properties and RSN Property Group purchased the garden-style complex for $36.8 million. Travis Presnell and James Wilber of Cushman & Wakefield represented FCP in the transaction. Built in 2004, Villas at Princeton Lakes offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. FCP had originally purchased the community in late 2020 for $30 million, including the assumption of an existing mortgage, and implemented upgrades to the property’s common areas and exteriors.

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Hunter Brokers Sale of 96-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel Near Mall of Georgia

by John Nelson

BUFORD, GA. — Locally based Hunter Hotel Advisors has brokered the sale of Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia, a 96-room hotel located off I-85 in the Atlanta suburb of Buford. Woodvale acquired the property from Hotel Equities for an undisclosed price. Lee Hunter and David Perrin of Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the transaction. The hotel is situated in close proximity to its namesake mall, as well as other attractions including The Exchange & Gwinnett, which features a Topgolf, and Lake Lanier. Woodvale plans to fully renovate all guest rooms and public areas, including the hotel’s fitness center, meeting spaces and an indoor pool. Hotel Equities had owned the Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel for nine years.

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Hanley Arranges $25M Sale of New Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in Dacula, Georgia

by John Nelson

DACULA, GA. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $25 million sale of Publix at Harbins 316, a grocery-anchored shopping center located at 952 Harbins Road in Dacula, an Atlanta suburb in Gwinnett County. Built in 2023, the 69,807-square-foot shopping center is situated near the new Ga. Highway 316 and U.S. Highway 29 intersection. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Publix, Great Clips, Starbucks Coffee, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Wingstop, The UPS Store and Heartland Dental. Ed Hanley and Kevin Fryman of Hanley, along with ParaSell Inc., represented the buyer, a 1031 exchange investor based in San Diego, in the transaction. Chris Decouflé, Kevin Hurley and Matt Karempelis of CBRE represented the seller, Atlanta-based Watkins Real Estate Group.

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DC BLOX to Develop 68-Acre Data Center Campus in Metro Atlanta, Three New Data Centers Across Southeast

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — DC BLOX will develop four new data centers in the Southeastern United States. The company is currently underway on its 68-acre Atlanta East campus in Conyers, Ga., roughly 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta. The facility will consist of two buildings with more than 1 million square feet of data center space at full build-out. The campus will initially deliver 10 megawatts (MW) of power for an undisclosed hyperscale client, with an expansion capacity of up to 120 MW for additional clients. Data center power refers to the amount of energy required to operate all the components of the facility, including servers and related IT hardware, as well as the cooling systems. DC BLOX broke ground on the project in September 2024. Delivery is slated for the fourth quarter of 2025. “DC BLOX’s presence in Conyers is a transformative step for our region,” says Kevin Hanna, president of the development authority of Rockdale County through the Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council. “Their collaboration with local stakeholders and commitment to innovation will be foundational for future tech investments in our community.”  In conjunction with the Atlanta East data center, DC BLOX will build a network of fiber cables around …

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