Atlanta industrial construction reaches 10.2 million square feet as the development pipeline more than doubles year-over-year.
The Atlanta industrial market began 2026 with a significant increase in construction activity, totaling 10.2 million square feet under development by the end of February. This represents more than double the volume compared to the same period in 2025. While the pipeline is robust, project completions in the first two months of the year were limited to 746,368 square feet across three properties, placing the metro behind most of its peers.
Investment activity remains resilient, with nearly $429 million in industrial sales recorded through February at an average price of $130 per square foot. Notable transactions include INDUS Realty Trust’s $78.1 million acquisition of the 833,000-square-foot Westridge Distribution Center in McDonough, and BKM Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson Real Estate’s $69.5 million portfolio acquisition. Industrial vacancy in the metro remains healthy at 8.9 percent, slightly below the 9.2 percent national average, while in-place rents have climbed 7.9 percent over the past year to an average of $6.72 per square foot.
Carmichael Development is building The Catalyst at Tucker, a 41-unit flex-industrial project located on Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker.
An Augusta Commission committee has postponed action on a proposed moratorium regarding new data center applications.
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