Georgia’s First Georgia-Grown Mass Timber Project Completed

Georgia’s first Georgia-grown mass timber building utilizing a regional supply chain has been completed, the Woodworking Network reported (5-6-24).

Jamestown, the design-focused real estate investment and management firm behind Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, celebrated the completion of 619 Ponce. The building features a biophilic design and exposed southern yellow pine timber beams and celebrates the use of Georgia’s vast forest resources to create a more sustainable built environment.

The sawtimber was transported to Georgia-Pacific’s sawmill in Albany, Georgia, where it was converted into lumber. The lumber was then transported to SmartLam’s mass timber plant in Dothan, Alabama, where it was converted into cross laminated timber (CLT) panels and glue laminated columns and beams. The CLT panels were erected on site at Ponce City Market by StructureCraft and JE Dunn.

According to Woodworking Network, Micheal Phillips, President of Jamestown, said:

“Our vision for 619 Ponce was to create something that not only showcases the natural beauty of mass timber but also sets a new standard for sustainable development in the Southeast. By sourcing our timber locally, we’ve been able to reduce our carbon footprint while supporting local businesses and our state’s thriving forestry industry. This project is a demonstration of Jamestown’s commitment to environmental stewardship and to creating spaces that inspire and drive economic growth. We’re immensely proud of the result and hope it serves as a model for future development in the region and beyond.”