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North Point Hospitality Completes $105M Second Phase of River Street East Development in Savannah

by John Nelson

SAVANNAH, GA. — North Point Hospitality has completed the $105 million Phase II of River Street East, a three-phase mixed-use district located along the Savannah River. The second phase includes a 171-unit AC Hotel by Marriott Savannah Historic District hotel and a 316-space public parking garage, which is now open. Additionally, 3,300 square feet of street-level retail space is available for lease. AC Hotel by Marriott features a rooftop restaurant and bar, as well as flexible meeting spaces. Phase I of the development included the Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District/Riverfront hotel, which was delivered in 2015 and renovated in 2024. Phase III of River Street East will include a 300-unit full-service, dual branded luxury and lifestyle hotel, which will feature a ballroom for private events, world-class spa and multiple dining experiences.

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Dermody Breaks Ground on 93,960 SF Industrial Facility in Johns Creek, Georgia

by John Nelson

JOHNS CREEK, GA. — Dermody has broken ground on LogistiCenter at South Forsyth, a 93,960-square-foot industrial facility located at 7515 New Boyd Road in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Located in the South Forsyth/North Fulton market, the Class A facility is situated on a 10-acre site within Johns Creek Technology Park. Reed Davis, Bob Currie, Brad Pope and Hannah Dillard of JLL are handling leasing for LogistiCenter at South Forsyth, which is available for preleasing and slated for occupancy in the fourth quarter. The facility will feature 2,500 square feet of speculative offices, 32-foot clear heights, 54- by 60-foot column spacing, 22 dock-high doors, two drive-in doors, 99 parking stalls, ESFR fire protection and LED lighting.

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Live Nation to Lease 5,300-Seat Music Venue at $5B Centennial Yards Project in Downtown Atlanta

by Kristin Harlow

ATLANTA — Centennial Yards Co. has executed a long-term lease with event promoter Live Nation to operate a new live music and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta. The 5,300-seat venue will anchor the under-construction sports and entertainment district within Centennial Yards, a $5 billion mixed-use project set to transform a long-underutilized section of the city into a walkable destination. The Live Nation theater will showcase a range of performances across genres, from global touring acts to national headliners and local artists. The facility will complement the city’s existing entertainment landscape, including Tabernacle concert hall, Fox Theatre and Buckhead Theatre as well as Mercedes-Benz Stadium (home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’ Atlanta United) and State Farm Arena (home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks). “Centennial Yards is poised to be the epicenter of sports and entertainment for the southeastern United States, where people of all ages can enjoy concerts, sporting events, bars, restaurants and retail stores — all in one vibrant mixed-use district,” says Brian McGowan, president of Centennial Yards Co. “Partnering with Live Nation brings us one step closer to creating a thriving hub where unforgettable experiences happen. This new Centennial Yards entertainment venue is exactly what our region …

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InterFace Panel: Affordable Housing Investment Sales Faces Uncertain Future

by Channing Hamilton

ATLANTA — Affordable housing is facing a tumultuous second half of the year. Tariffs on building materials such as lumber, steel and aluminum are slowing development activity as they elevate construction costs. Investment sales are also likely to be impacted by unstable economic conditions in the affordable housing sector, where many transactions are conducted within a limited budget due to the nature of income restrictions for renters. Amid high costs and trade uncertainty, many investors are making the decision to stay on the sidelines or invest in markets with more stable conditions. Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. “The most experienced, best qualified buyers are being careful about what they purchase,” said Kyle Shoemaker, a managing director at Affordable Housing Investment Brokerage. The Downers Grove, Illinois-based company arranges acquisitions and dispositions of Section 8, Section 42, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and tax credit housing.  “The affordable housing sector was heated in 2021,” Shoemaker continued. “At that point in time, we were getting more calls than ever from multifamily investors who were interested in entering the affordable …

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BWE Provides $32.3M HUD-Insured Loan to Refinance Greystone at Mulberry Grove Apartments in Fortson, Georgia

by John Nelson

FORTSON, GA. — BWE has provided a $32.3 million HUD 223(f) loan to refinance Greystone at Mulberry Grove, a 222-unit multifamily development located in Fortson, roughly 11 miles north of Columbus. Paul Harbor, Caleb Carter, Libby Davis and Maria Sealy of BWE’s Birmingham office originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, a Georgia-based developer. The HUD loan features a 35-year term and amortization schedule with a debt service coverage ratio of 1.15. The transaction represents BWE’s 10th closed deal with the undisclosed client. Situated at 4849 GA Highway 315, Greystone at Mulberry Grove comprises 22 residential buildings that feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Unit sizes of the apartments range from 984 square feet to 1,728 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a clubhouse and leasing office, fitness center, laundry room, package room, media room, billiard room, business center, demonstration kitchen, swimming pool with a sundeck, outdoor pavilion with a kitchen, car wash, dog park and spa, bike racks and a community garden. 

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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates 10-Property Portfolio Sale of Dollar General-Leased Stores in the Southeast

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — The Taylor McMinn Retail Group of Marcus & Millichap in Atlanta has brokered the sale of a 10-store portfolio in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Each store is triple-net leased to Dollar General for an average lease term of 13 years remaining. The undisclosed seller was an institution and the buyers were all individual private investors who paid an average of 97 percent of list price, according to Don McMinn of the Taylor McMinn Retail Group. “This portfolio sale showcases our team’s ability to achieve above-market pricing by leveraging our track record, network and platform in spite of challenging market conditions,” says McMinn.

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Patterson Arranges Refinancing for Adaptive Reuse of Old Highland Bakery in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group has arranged the refinancing for Old Highland Bakery, a two-building adaptive reuse project in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward district. Ameris Bank provided an undisclosed amount of financing to the borrowers, Vantage Realty Partners and Braden Fellman Group. Originally constructed in 1930, the all-brick structure was recently renovated to prepare the space for incoming tenants. The 51,000-square-foot property includes redeveloped office and retail space that houses 14 tenants, including Communidad Taqueria and BodyRok. Vantage and Braden Fellman preserved historical features at Old Highland Bakery, including the property’s original wood, metal beams and skylight windows.

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Red Oak Capital Provides $8.7M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in East Point, Georgia

by John Nelson

EAST POINT, GA. — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided an $8.7 million bridge loan for the acquisition and renovation of Garden Courts Apartments, an 86-unit multifamily community in the southwestern Atlanta suburb of East Point within three miles of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Underwritten within Red Oak’s Opportunistic Bridge Loan Program, the nonrecourse, interest-only loan carries a two-year term with a 73.9 percent loan-to-value ratio. Dave Christensen, Thomas Gorsk and James Myatt of Red Oak originated the loan. Arden Gist of Gist Group LLC arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Atlanta-based Miller Capital Properties. The loan proceeds will fund the property’s acquisition and approximately $1.3 million in capital improvements, equating to roughly $15,350 per unit. Interior upgrades will include new appliances, flooring, paint, doors, cabinetry and bathroom fixtures. Exterior renovations will address roofing, siding, landscaping, asphalt and HVAC system repairs, among other common area enhancements. Situated at 4060 Janice Drive, Garden Courts Apartments sits on 5.5 acres and comprises six, two-story buildings. Built in 1983, the property features 24 one-bedroom, 60 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom apartments, as well as a single-family rental home. Amenities at the complex include a swimming pool, laundry facilities, basketball court and a …

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JLL Arranges $116.5M Sale of 1.2 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Dalton, Georgia

by John Nelson

DALTON, GA. — JLL has arranged the $116.5 million sale of a nearly 1.2 million-square-foot industrial portfolio situated within Greenpoint Industrial Park in Dalton, a city in north Georgia near the Tennessee border. The portfolio includes 128 Innovation Drive, a 603,166-square-foot facility delivered in 2023, and 342 Innovation Drive, a 573,578-square-foot property delivered in January 2024. A joint venture between LX Pantos and KOBC (Korea Ocean Business Corp.) advised by IGIS Asset Management acquired the two facilities from the developer, Dossche Holdings. Dennis Mitchell, Britton Burdette, Jim Freeman and Maggie Dominguez of JLL represented the seller in the transaction, and Miyeon Lee of JLL’s International Capital Coverage team sourced the buyer. Austin Kriz, Tom Cromartie and Rachel Roberts of JLL were the leasing agents for both properties, which are situated near I-75 and the Appalachian Regional Port.

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CCI Real Estate Obtains $18M Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Project on Georgia Tech Campus in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — CCI Real Estate has obtained an $18 million construction loan for a mixed-use development at 740 Techwood Drive, which is on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta near Bobby Dodd Stadium. CCI is co-developing the 64,000-square-foot project, which will replace the existing Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) location, with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Summerhill CRE arranged the financing through locally based Southern States Bank on behalf of the borrower. Set to break ground this summer and open in summer 2027, the five-story project will offer 12,000 square feet of retail and student gathering space on the ground level, as well as 55 one- and two-bedroom residences, upgraded ministry facilities, an onsite coffeeshop and additional lounge space. CCI is also redeveloping existing BCM locations at the University of Georgia in Athens and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.

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