Valvoline Ground Lease
Closed1512 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin, GA 30223
Area Description
Griffin, Georgia, is a historic and growing city located in Spalding County, approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta. Interstate 75 is located just a few miles to the east, providing a direct route to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Commuters also utilize U.S. Routes 19 and 41, which run directly through the city. The area is rich in historical and recreational points of interest, most notably as the birthplace of the legendary Western figure John Henry "Doc" Holliday. Visitors can explore the Doc Holliday Museum or take a self-guided film tour to see locations used in productions such as The Walking Dead and Fried Green Tomatoes. Outdoor enthusiasts frequent the world-class Spalding County Pickleball Complex at Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park, which features 18 courts, or Quarry’s Edge Park, which offers four miles of trails and a challenging bouldering section for rock climbers. The city’s social calendar is anchored by several popular annual festivals that draw crowds from across the state. The most prominent is the Doc Holliday Festival and BBQ Competition held each September, which features Wild West reenactments and professional cook-offs. Other major events include the June Jam Beach Party, which brings over 100 tons of sand to downtown Solomon Street, and the monthly Second Saturday series that offers themed markets and live music. The holiday season is marked by the Hometown Holliday Illuminated Parade, featuring over 100 lighted floats. Griffin is experiencing a residential boom with numerous new construction communities like Sun City Peachtree, Fox Crossing, and Teamon Pointe currently under development. These projects are introducing hundreds of new homes with average prices ranging from the high $200,000s to over $500,000. Commercial growth is also evident in the downtown area, highlighted by the recent opening of a second taproom for the award-winning Fire Maker Brewing Company in a renovated 114-year-old historic building. Griffin serves as a regional hub for manufacturing and education, with a diverse industrial base. Major employers include global names such as Caterpillar, which produces power generation equipment, and International Paper, alongside significant textile manufacturers like 1888 Mills. The public sector and healthcare industries also play a vital role, led by the Griffin-Spalding County School System and Wellstar Spalding Regional Medical Center. Additionally, the presence of the University of Georgia’s Griffin Campus and Southern Crescent Technical College fosters a strong environment for research and workforce development.