Atlanta’s industrial market is entering 2026 with a construction pipeline that remains meaningfully leaner than prior cycle peaks, even as groundbreakings have begun to pick back up. Space under construction is still aligned with levels that have historically supported steady absorption, keeping near-term delivery risk in check as vacancy continues to normalize. The recent increase in starts reflects a measured return to development activity rather than a broad reopening of speculative supply. While the pipeline…
January 2026 | Market Brief
Savannah enters 2026 with industrial fundamentals increasingly influenced by global trade flows rather than short-term real estate cycles. While industrial markets nationally continue to adjust following several years of elevated supply growth, Savannah remains differentiated by its role as one of the most efficient and fastest-growing container gateways in the United States. In fiscal year 2025, the Port of Savannah handled approximately 5.7 million TEUs, an 8.6% year-over-year increase and one of the strongest performances…
Matthew Reynolds Becomes Youngest Partner at Lee & Associates
Atlanta Business Chronicle’s | People On The Move Feature Matthew Reynolds has been promoted to Executive VP/Principal at Lee & Associates – Atlanta. Matthew is the youngest Executive Vice President/Principal in Atlanta and one of the youngest EVPs/Principals across Lee & Associates’ nationwide network of offices. Matthew has recently been recognized as the firm’s “Top Director” in 2024 and the youngest Principal in 2024. He continues to rapidly produce within the firm, specializing in warehousing,…
Q4 2025 Atlanta Market Reports
Explore Atlanta’s Industrial and Office market reports along with Savannah’s Industrial market report.
Industrial Availability Metrics | January 2026
→ Total availability declined to 98.9 MSF in December, down from 101.5 MSF in November, supported by several sizable year-end leasing transactions. This represents the first meaningful pullback in availability since mid-2025, suggesting large-block absorption is starting to counteract new deliveries. → Sublease availability continued to ease, falling to 13.1 MSF, down from its August peak of 14.7 MSF. The steady month-over-month decline reflects fewer large subleases entering the market and improving confidence among…
Buyer Representation Secures Right-Sized Industrial Asset in Cumming, GA
ATLANTA, GA – Lee & Associates – Atlanta has successfully completed the buyer representation sale of an 8,421-square-foot industrial building located at 113 Industrial Park Drive in Cumming, Georgia. Trip Ackerman, SIOR, and Matthew Reynolds, of Lee & Associates – Atlanta represented the buyer in the transaction. The sale highlights the Lee & Associates – Atlanta team’s ability to identify and secure the right industrial asset in the right location, regardless of deal size. By…
Lee & Associates’ Collaborative Platform Secures 50,000 SF Industrial Lease in Jessup, MD
ATLANTA, GA – Lee & Associates – Atlanta announced the successful tenant representation lease of a 50,000-square-foot industrial property located at 8301 Sherwick Court in Jessup, Maryland. Matthew Reynolds and Trip Ackerman, SIOR, of Lee & Associates – Atlanta represented the tenant in the transaction and worked in direct collaboration with the Lee & Associates Maryland office to complete the assignment. The lease reflects continued demand for infill industrial product within the Baltimore–Washington corridor, driven…