ATLANTA – The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority, owner
and operator of Cobb Galleria Centre, Georgia’s premier mid-size
convention venue for tradeshows, meetings, and special events, announced
today, it has assembled an enviable team of Cobb County-based firms to
manage the design and construction of the expansion and renovation of
Cobb Galleria Centre. This transformative project is scheduled to break
the ground in the fall of 2025 and be completed in early 2027.
Rule Joy Trammell & Rubio (RJTR) has been selected as project architect,
Holder Construction will be the construction manager on the project, and
Impact Development Management serves as the owner’s representative and
project manager. These team members have extensive experience in complex
design and construction projects across the Southeast and the U.S.
Bob Voyles, Vice Chairman of the Authority and long-time commercial
developer in Atlanta and the Southeast, said he has worked with each of
these firms in the past and believes that the Authority is very
fortunate to have such an experienced project team. “In my 19 years
serving on this Authority, this is the most exciting and consequential
project since we built the 2,750-seat Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
in 2007. Once completed in early 2027, the rejuvenation and expansion of
the convention center will ensure that our facility remains No. 1 in the
state of Georgia and maintains its high national standing for similar-sized facilities.”
RJTR is a dynamic architectural and interior design practice recognized
for excellence in architecture, interior design, and execution of a wide
range of project types, including corporate office, hospitality,
multifamily, and mixed-use. RJTR’s notable Atlanta projects include
1105 West Peachtree, Loews Atlanta, the Thompson Hotel – Buckhead, Tech
Square 3, Cobb Chamber Headquarters at the Battery, and Krog Street
Market.
Holder Construction is a leading national commercial construction
company consistently ranking in the nation’s top 20 contractors.
Headquartered in Cobb County since 1960, the company’s focus is on
solid relationships and top-quality buildings, which has resulted in
over 90 percent repeat client business, a client list including major
Fortune 500 companies and experience spanning 38 states.
Tying it all together is Impact Development Management, a commercial
real estate development management firm helping clients execute
economical and functional projects. Known for delivering high-quality
projects on time and budget, their portfolio spans multiple markets
to include Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Four Seasons Jacksonville, the
Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium of the Future, The Bellyard Hotel and
renovations at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee.
The current project master plan scope includes:
- Demolition of Galleria Specialty Shops and 2nd floor meeting
rooms; - Creating an exciting new, 2-story grand entryway, a new junior
ballroom to complement the existing John. A Williams ballroom, two
unique outdoor event courtyards and gardens with natural lighting
penetrating interior conference room spaces and newly connected
parking with covered, all-weather access to the expanded facility; - Addition of 13,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space
with enhanced graphics and technology, and - Extensive renovation and facelift of existing convention space,
concourse, rotunda, and ballroom.Voyles adds: “We are grateful to our partners at Cobb County and the
incorporated cities that funded the construction of the original facility
over three decades ago with Hotel-Motel Tax (HMT) through legislation
passed by the Georgia General Assembly. This lines right up with our
planned expenditure of such funds for these improvements.”Download Renderings and Logo [1]
About Cobb Galleria Centre
The Cobb Galleria Centre is located in the beautifully landscaped
88-acre Galleria complex in prestigious northwest Atlanta. Cobb Galleria
Centre is Atlanta’s premier convention facility with 320,000 square
feet of event space, four exhibition halls, 20 meeting rooms, four
executive boardrooms, and a grand ballroom. Cobb Galleria Centre had more
than 221,000 visitors to 213 events in 2023, resulting in an overall
economic impact of $145 million. For more information, visit
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