Lee + White, the adaptive reuse development in Atlanta’s West End, will soon be home to Ogle School, a 15,839-square-foot cosmetology and esthetics school. This will be Ogle School’s 10th location and its first in Georgia, adding to its established presence in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas. This strategic expansion highlights Ogle School’s commitment to delivering premier beauty education and career opportunities to a broader audience.
“We are incredibly excited to expand Ogle School into the vibrant and dynamic Atlanta market. After extensive research, we found that Atlanta, with its rich cultural heritage and thriving community, is the perfect place for our first location outside of Texas,” said John Blair, CEO of Ogle School. “Lee + White’s unique blend of history and modernity makes it an ideal location for our school, and we are thrilled to partner with MDH Partners, Ackerman Retail, and Cushman & Wakefield to bring our vision to life. We look forward to becoming an integral part of this community and helping our students pursue their passions and careers in cosmetology and esthetics.”
With a reputation for excellence, Ogle School offers cosmetology and esthetics programs that emphasize salon-modeled, student-centered training and career development. The new Atlanta campus will occupy a prime second-floor space at the front of the 929 Building, a refurbished warehouse featuring high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Classes are set to begin in January 2025, providing students with a modern learning environment designed to foster creativity and professional growth.
“Lee + White continues to attract a diverse mix of users that want to be part of this development’s energy and creative environment. We’re thrilled that this successful school is expanding into Georgia and has picked Lee + White as its first location outside the Lonestar State,” said Leo Wiener, President of Ackerman Retail. “Ogle School will be a great addition to our tenant lineup while creating career opportunities for the students who enroll in its programs.”
Porter Henritze and Melanie Garlock of Cushman & Wakefield completed the lease with Ogle School on behalf of ownership. Del Early of Carter Hill Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented Ogle School.
“With university costs rising, people are looking for more options outside of the traditional four-year college experience,” said Jeff Small, CEO and Founder of MDH Partners. “Ogle School brings new opportunities for skills training and job growth for the West End community and beyond. We look forward to seeing students enjoying the many retailers and restaurants at Lee + White soon.
Ogle School joins a varied tenant roster. Recent additions include the new North American headquarters for Triumph Motorcycles, creative offices for KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, and a neighborhood health center for Grady Health System.
The mixed-use Lee + White development, owned by partners Ackerman & Co. and MDH Partners, is a growing community hub of business and entertainment encompassing 442,562 square feet. In the current phase of the redevelopment, the investment partners added a food hall, more than 200,000 square feet of creative offices, new retail, and the “Great Lawn” central gathering and event space. Lee + White provides convenient access via the nearby West End MARTA rail station and all of Atlanta’s interstates. A planned MARTA station at Murphy Crossing, recently announced by the City of Atlanta, will be a short walk from Lee + White via the Atlanta Westside BeltLine.