Commercial Market Momentum in Georgia

Atlas Real Estate Advisors  /   August 8, 2025

Midway through 2025, the Georgia commercial real estate market is gaining traction—and investors in markets like Athens and Northeast Georgia are in a strong position to capitalize on this momentum. 

According to the June 2025 Capital Markets Compass by Colliers, transaction activity is rising again. Industrial sales volume is up 6% year-over-year, while retail activity climbed 20%. Pair this with improved financing conditions—10-year Treasury yields around 4.4% and fixed rates below 7%—and investor confidence is clearly returning.

Industrial in Georgia: On the Rise

Georgia continues to be a magnet for industrial investment, with Atlanta named a top-performing logistics market. But that growth is expanding outward. Here in Athens and surrounding regions, we’re seeing increasing demand for smaller-scale warehouse, manufacturing, and flex properties—especially those within reach of I-20, I-85, and regional economic hubs.

Atlas has been actively involved in this shift. One example is our acquisition and repositioning of 4304 Sudan Dr. in Augusta, a 75,000 SF industrial facility that had been underutilized. We stabilized the asset, implemented professional management practices, and quickly filled it with high quality tenants. 

Retail & Multifamily: Holding Steady

Retail and multifamily are also gaining ground. CMBS default rates in retail have dropped nearly 20%, and well-located centers—especially in university and suburban markets—are seeing stronger leasing activity. Multifamily continues to lead all sectors globally in capital investment, reflecting long-term demand and confidence in the housing sector.

What This Means for Investors

If you’re active—or plan to be—in  commercial real estate, now is a smart time to reevaluate opportunities. At Atlas, we’re working with:

• Users searching for affordable industrial or retail space with strategic access for their business
• Investors acquiring or repositioning cash-flowing and appreciating assets across the Southeast
• Developers preparing to bring adaptive reuse or new construction projects to market

In Closing

With Georgia’s market strengthening across key sectors and investor sentiment improving, the window to buy, reposition, or lease strategically is open. Atlas is helping clients uncover value and move forward with confidence. Let’s talk about what’s next for your portfolio.