Project Management: Managing the Build-Out

Atlas Real Estate Advisors  /   July 15, 2025

When Athens Area Urology began looking for a new office location, the criteria were both specific and restrictive. The new site had to be within close proximity to local hospitals and surgery centers, ensuring their physicians could maintain a seamless schedule of patient visits and procedures without major disruption.

That’s when our team at Atlas Real Estate Advisors, led by Principal Chris Blackmon, stepped in to manage the search and provide strategic guidance.

Exploring Every Viable Option

We worked closely with the Athens Area Urology team to evaluate all possibilities. This included everything from reviewing lease opportunities to analyzing the costs and benefits of ground-up development vs. renovation of existing structures. Each path was carefully vetted to find the most efficient and effective solution for the practice’s long-term success.

Discovering an Unexpected Opportunity

During the search, we learned that the former Golden Pantry headquarters on Golden Way was quietly being offered for sale. While it didn’t seem like a perfect fit at first glance, we took a deeper look—and quickly realized it offered strong potential.

Its central location, excellent accessibility, and adaptability for medical use made it a compelling option. We immediately brought the opportunity to the client’s attention, and it soon became clear this was the right path forward.

A Collaborative Redevelopment Vision

With the site secured, we helped bring together a trusted team of local partners to bring the project to life:

• E&E Architecture for building design
• Grahl Construction to lead the renovation
• Classic City Bank for financing and support

Together, we developed and executed a vision for a custom, state-of-the-art medical office tailored to the practice’s patient flow, operational needs, and care delivery standards.

The purchase closed in March 2020, and construction began shortly after.

A New Home for a Leading Medical Practice

What began as a difficult site search evolved into a highly successful real estate solution, thanks to thoughtful planning, collaboration, and adaptability.

Today, 1150 Golden Way serves as the custom-designed home of one of Athens’ most respected medical practices—a result we’re proud to have helped achieve.

This project is a strong example of how Atlas Real Estate Advisors partners with clients to uncover opportunities, solve complex challenges, and deliver results that support long-term success.

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