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ATLANTA, GA – Lee & Associates – Atlanta is proud to be recognized in CoStar’s Q3 2025 Power Broker Quarterly Deal Awards for several standout industrial lease transactions across metro Atlanta. Among the largest deals of the quarter, Connor Winkler, SIOR, of Lee & Associates represented US E-Logistics in a 633,269-square-foot lease at 1950 Oak Lawn Avenue in the West Fulton Commerce Park. This lease marks the first tenancy for the newly delivered Building 4…

A Veterans Day Special | A Green Beret’s Perspective  In this powerful episode of Straight Up, Big Ideas, Dave sits down with members of the U.S. Army Special Operations, including Green Berets, to reflect on service, challenges, leadership, and life beyond the military. From combat missions to high-pressure decision-making, they share powerful stories and offer actionable advice our brokers can carry into the conference room and beyond. A sincere thank you to CW2 James Awbrey,…

  → Sublease availability declined for a second consecutive month, easing to 14.2 million SF in October after peaking at 14.7 million SF in August. → Overall availability fell to 101.9 million SF, down 3.1 million SF from September, the first meaningful decline this year. More than 10 leases over 100K SF were signed in October, highlighting strong tenant demand and improving market balance. → Under construction availability ticked up slightly to 5.4 million SF…

ATLANTA, GA – Connor Winkler, SIOR, of Lee & Associates – Atlanta represented the buyer in the sale of a 14,600-square-foot industrial building on 7.80 acres located at 1809 Westgate Parkway in Atlanta, Georgia. The asset offers both existing functionality and expansion potential in a strategic industrial corridor off I-285 and I-20. The sale highlights ongoing investor interest in value-add and flex-use properties with additional land for development or outdoor storage. The property is now…

ATLANTA, GA – Lee & Associates – Atlanta’s team, Billy Snowden, SIOR & Willie Candler, have completed a 176,400-square-foot new lease at Newpoint Distribution Center, located at 2155 Breckinridge Boulevard in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Representing All Strong Industries, a Georgia-based manufacturer of window blinds, shades, and home décor products, the firm helped facilitate the company’s expansion into a strategically located Class A distribution facility. The building, owned by Panattoni Development, totals 451,200 square feet and is…

ATLANTA, GA – Lee & Associates has completed the sale of Morgan Falls Office Park – Building 100, a 65,000-square-foot creative office asset located at 7840 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Formerly the headquarters of Newell Brands, the three-story building is positioned in a prime location with direct access to GA-400 via the Northridge and Abernathy interchanges, offering excellent connectivity and visibility in Atlanta’s northern submarket. Griff Sims, Principal at Lee & Associates – Atlanta,…

Atlanta Business Chronicle’s | People On The Move Feature Coleton Awbrey, who joined Lee & Associates in April 2025, is now an Associate after successfully completing the firm’s Junior Associate Program. A U.S. Army veteran, Coleton served as an Infantryman with the elite 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Ft. Benning, GA, and then deployed to Kunduz Province, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. The discipline, leadership, and resilience forged through his military service, combined with…

Urban Vision, Brokerage Precision In this episode of Straight Up, Big Ideas with David Howard, we sit down with Ted Boyd, President of Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham-Wilmington, to talk about his unconventional path into commercial real estate, lessons learned throughout his career, and what leadership looks like in today’s brokerage world. From early career pivots to building a thriving office, Ted shares insights on success, management style, and the importance of staying grounded—all with plenty…