Acquisitions in Georgia, United States

OTR Solutions, a logistics-focused financial technology and back-office solutions provider, acquired Peruse Technology, an AI-powered document audit automation platform built for the transportation and logistics industry. OTR Solutions will use Peruse to expand its AI-driven document classification, audit, fraud detection, and data extraction capabilities across its factoring and payments-related platforms.

King Risk Partners, a U.S. insurance brokerage, acquired Hanc Group, an insurance agency headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ presence in Georgia and adds deeper capabilities in personal, commercial, and employee benefits insurance, including strong relationships within Georgia’s Korean community.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services acquired GAT Airline Ground Support, Inc. from Atlantic Street Capital. Headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, GAT provides airline ground handling, cargo handling, and catering services via its Sky Café brand across the United States and Canada, operating at nearly 70 airports across North America.

Carson Group fully acquired its Carson Wealth office in Milton, Georgia, building on a long-standing partnership with managing partner and wealth advisor G.C. Lewis. As part of the deal, Carson Group will integrate its Carson Wealth Atlanta and Dunwoody locations into the Milton office to expand its presence in Georgia and support growth across the Southeast.

CORE Industrial Partners portfolio company IMMEC, LLC made a strategic investment in Helton Electrical Services, LLC, a Georgia-based provider of electrical, utility, and HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation services. Helton will continue operating under its existing leadership team while gaining access to IMMEC’s resources and broader platform to expand service capabilities and geographic coverage.

Turner Supply acquired Progressive Supply, a Woodstock, Georgia-based provider of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) solutions. The deal, which closed on January 31, 2026, expands Turner Supply’s presence into the Atlanta and North Georgia markets as Progressive becomes Turner Supply’s ninth location.

Inspirit Equity, a Los Angeles-based private investment firm, acquired a majority stake in Sizemore, Inc., a provider of outsourced facility management services across the Southeastern United States. Sizemore is headquartered in Augusta, Georgia and operates janitorial, security, and staffing services divisions; CEO Preston Sizemore will continue to lead the business. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Elevation Point made a strategic minority investment in Harbor View Private Wealth, an Atlanta-based wealth management firm. The investment supports Harbor View’s launch as an independent advisory firm and will provide access to resources including custody through Elevation Point’s relationship with Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions.

Merit Financial Advisors acquired SSC Wealth LLC, the wealth management division of SSC CPAs + Advisors, adding approximately $259.6 million in assets under management and transferring SSC Wealth’s advisory business, assets, and employees to Merit. The deal also establishes a long-term strategic partnership between Merit and SSC CPAs + Advisors to deepen collaboration on advanced tax planning and business advisory services for high-net-worth clients and business owners, while SSC CPAs + Advisors remains independent and 100% employee-owned.

Waste Eliminator, a metro Atlanta waste and recycling services provider backed by Allied Industrial Partners, acquired Happy Haulers, a frontload and roll-off operator serving the core Atlanta market. The deal expands Waste Eliminator’s presence in downtown Atlanta, increases route density, and strengthens its frontload and municipal solid waste collection capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Invitation Homes acquired ResiBuilt Homes, an Atlanta-headquartered build-to-rent developer focused on high-growth markets in the U.S. Southeast. The deal was valued at $89 million plus up to $7.5 million in incentive-based earn-out payments tied to third-party fee-build performance, and includes 23 existing fee-building contracts and options on approximately 1,500 lots (no land conveyed). ResiBuilt’s parent, RESICAP, will remain independent following the transaction.

Allwyn International AG completed its previously announced acquisition of a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for $1.533 billion (subject to customary post-closing adjustments and excluding performance-based earnouts). PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports and prediction markets operator headquartered in Atlanta, will join Allwyn’s gaming entertainment portfolio as the company expands its presence in the United States.

Impact Climate Technologies (ICT) acquired Heat Transfer Systems of Georgia, an Alpharetta, Georgia-based provider of cooling towers, heat exchangers, boilers, water filtration, and related HVAC equipment and services. The deal expands ICT’s presence in the Southeastern United States, and Heat Transfer Systems of Georgia will continue operating under its existing name and leadership. ICT is an Ardian portfolio company.

Arlington Capital Partners has acquired Pond & Company, a full-service design, engineering, architecture, planning and construction management firm serving regulatory-driven, mission-critical projects for federal government and commercial customers across energy, infrastructure and life sciences end markets. The deal represents Arlington’s first platform investment from its recently closed $6 billion Fund VII. DC Capital Partners sold its majority stake in Pond, which it originally acquired in July 2019; financial terms were not disclosed.

First Community Corporation, the holding company for First Community Bank, closed its acquisition of Signature Bank of Georgia effective January 8, 2026, with Signature Bank merged into First Community Bank. The deal was valued at approximately $50.0 million (as of December 31, 2025) and paid in stock, with Signature Bank shareholders receiving 0.6410 shares of First Community common stock for each Signature Bank share.

Axiom GRC, a London-headquartered governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform, acquired AssurancePoint, an Atlanta-based provider of SOC and ISO audit and advisory services for mid-sized organizations. AssurancePoint will integrate with IS Partners, Axiom GRC’s U.S. IT compliance and risk advisory platform, to expand North American audit and assurance capacity and accelerate Axiom’s U.S. cyber compliance growth.

Fenceworks, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Accurate Fence, a permanent fencing installation services provider in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Accurate Fence is headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia and serves homebuilders, developers, and commercial customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.

New Directions Aromatics, a TruArc Partners portfolio company, announced a combination with (and acquisition of) Aromatic Fragrances International, an e-commerce-enabled B2B fragrance supplier. The deal expands New Directions’ U.S. footprint and creates a digitally enabled specialty ingredients platform serving beauty, personal care, home fragrance/home care and other consumer end markets; terms were not disclosed.

Concentric acquired Atlanta-based Critical Components Inc. (CCI) to expand its capabilities in critical power and precision cooling infrastructure for data centers and other critical facilities. The combination is intended to broaden Concentric’s national service footprint and offer a more integrated design, build, and maintenance platform for customers as demand for resilient digital infrastructure grows. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Ryder System completed the acquisition of Truck Service Depot, an Atlanta-based mobile maintenance provider for commercial trucks and trailers. The deal expands Ryder’s Torque by Ryder retail mobile maintenance network in Georgia and the Southeast by adding more than 20 technicians and two sites (Atlanta and Savannah). The transaction closed on January 5, 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.

PROG Holdings, Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Purchasing Power, an employee benefit program that enables purchases via automatic payroll deductions. Purchasing Power becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of PROG Holdings, expanding PROG’s employer-based distribution channel and financial wellness offerings. PROG Holdings acquired Purchasing Power for $420 million in cash, funded with a combination of cash on hand and debt financing.

Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp. completed their previously announced merger, forming a combined regional bank holding company operating under the name Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. The bank holding company merger closed on January 1, 2026, and Synovus Bank merged into Pinnacle Bank on January 2, 2026, with Pinnacle Bank as the surviving institution; the combined bank will operate under both Pinnacle and Synovus brands during an integration period, with full consolidation under the Pinnacle brand expected in early 2027.

BELAY, a provider of flexible staffing and financial solutions backed by Tenex Capital Management, acquired Fully Accountable, an outsourced accounting firm serving eCommerce and digitally native brands. The deal expands BELAY’s financial solutions capabilities—adding deeper outsourced accounting and CFO-related services—and represents BELAY’s fifth strategic financial acquisition in under two years.

Symphona LLP, a CPA and technology firm, acquired Schell & Hogan LLP effective January 1, 2026. Schell & Hogan will operate under the Symphona name while maintaining its Saint Simons Island office, and four Schell & Hogan partners joined Symphona to support continuity for clients across accounting, tax, and advisory services.

Affiliates of Renvent Holdings LLC acquired 100% of DataGavel, a LegalTech platform for data-driven tort-defense litigation management and valuation. Co-founders Johnny Friedman and Shane O'Neill sold all of their equity and will no longer hold ownership or governance roles, while Ben Turk will continue as President.

Halco Lighting Technologies has agreed to acquire the Permanent Lighting portfolio of Topaz Lighting from Southwire, with Southwire’s customer communication citing December 18, 2025 as the official handoff date. Southwire is retaining other parts of Topaz, including components and temporary lighting, making the deal a partial divestiture rather than a full sale of the business.

PossibleNOW acquired the FDCPA Case Listing Service to expand its customer contact compliance solutions with deeper insight into Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) litigation and enforcement trends. The combination is intended to help clients monitor litigation risk and strengthen defensible compliance programs across federal and state regulations.

Wedgewood Weddings & Events acquired five Atlanta-area wedding venues from Magic Moments—Primrose Cottage, Flint Hill, The Atrium, Vinewood Stables, and Natalie House (formerly Little Gardens)—expanding its footprint into the Atlanta market. The company also integrated Norcross, Georgia-based design studio A Divine Event to provide floral and décor services across the newly acquired Georgia venues.

Truvista Fiber acquired SlyTel, a municipal telecommunications company based in Sylvester, Georgia. Following the closing, SlyTel will operate under the Truvista Fiber name, and customers will be migrated onto Truvista Fiber’s network with access to expanded internet speeds and additional video and voice product options.

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) completed the acquisition of Foley Products Company, LLC for a cash purchase price of $1.84 billion (subject to customary adjustments). Foley is a leading supplier of precast concrete and pipe products with 18 facilities across nine states, strengthening CMC’s precast concrete platform and expanding its footprint across the Southeast with additional presence in the Central and Western U.S.

Veritext, a legal solutions and court reporting platform company owned by Leonard Green & Partners, acquired Atlanta-based BAY Mediation and Arbitration Services (BAY). FourBridges Capital Advisors advised BAY’s owners Bill Allred and F. Scott Young on the sell-side transaction, including valuation and deal terms. Post-transaction, Allred and Young will continue to lead BAY as Veritext expands its ADR services footprint in the Southeast.

Alloy, an Atlanta-based brand, marketing, and transformation agency backed by Purpose Group, acquired/merged with Atlanta-based full-service marketing and brand communications agency The Partnership (TPI). The combined business will operate under the Alloy brand, expanding capabilities across integrated marketing, PR/communications, paid media, data/analytics, and AI-enabled reporting platforms.

Wind Point Partners acquired Turf Masters Brands, Inc., a provider of recurring residential lawn, tree, and shrub care services headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Following the acquisition, Turf Masters Brands was combined with Wind Point’s portfolio company ExperiGreen Lawn Care, with the merged business operating under the Turf Masters Brands corporate name; transaction terms were not disclosed.

MSQ has acquired Atlanta-based digital experience company Arke to expand its North American presence and further build out MSQ DX, its global digital experience and technology unit. Arke will be integrated into MSQ DX and rebranded over the coming months, adding an ~80-person team in Atlanta and a delivery hub in Florianópolis, Brazil.

Cerbo and OptiMantra, providers of electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management software for U.S. health and wellness clinics, announced that they have merged to combine their products, teams, and technology. The combined organization appointed Jeff Hindman as CEO and plans to accelerate innovation across AI-powered features, CRM/practice-growth tools, and payments capabilities for specialty practices including integrative/functional medicine, direct primary care, concierge medicine, behavioral health, and IV/injectable therapy.

Select Medical Corporation acquired Landmark Hospital of Savannah, a 50-bed long-term acute care hospital in Savannah, Georgia. The hospital was purchased from Landmark Holdings of Florida and will operate under the Select Specialty Hospital name as Select Medical expands its post-ICU/critical illness recovery services in the Savannah market.

RadiusDC completed the acquisition of the mission-critical carrier-hotel facility at 55 Marietta Street NW in Downtown Atlanta, a 403,000-square-foot, 21-story interconnection hub with 22 carriers on-net. RadiusDC plans a major expansion, adding 8MW of new utility capacity to increase the site’s total capacity to 18MW, to support demand from hyperscale, content, and enterprise customers. The seller was described as a European family office, with Stream Realty Partners and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP advising the seller and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld advising RadiusDC.

Classic Collision, LLC announced it has acquired Kendrick Paint & Body, expanding its collision repair footprint in Georgia and South Carolina. Kendrick Paint & Body operates nine OEM- and I-CAR–certified facilities serving the Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina communities.

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. acquired Arconic Architectural Products, LLC, an Eastman, Georgia-based manufacturer of aluminum cladding products. The deal marks Hoover’s entry into the exterior aluminum cladding market and includes the launch of a new product division, Hoover Architectural Solutions, LLC, which will produce and sell Reynobond and related exterior cladding and signage products across North America.

Lightbeam Health Solutions acquired Syntax Health, an enterprise SaaS platform for value-based care contract modeling, incentive design, and payer-provider alignment. The deal expands Lightbeam’s AI-enabled value-based care operating system by adding Syntax’s incentive modeling platform and actuarial services to strengthen contracting, forecasting, and negotiation capabilities.

Skyline Roofing Partners, a portfolio company of Imperial Capital, has acquired Dr. Roof, a residential re-roofing and repair business headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Roof was previously owned by SouthPointe Ventures and CEO Paul Stoeppelwerth; the deal adds Dr. Roof to Skyline’s residential roofing and exterior services platform.

MetroCity Bankshares, Inc., the holding company for Metro City Bank, completed its acquisition of First IC Corporation, the parent of First IC Bank, effective after the close of business on December 1, 2025. Both organizations are based in Doraville, Georgia, and the combination expands MetroCity’s scale and branch footprint across multiple U.S. states.

Wood Partners announced a strategic minority investment from a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, with the investor acquiring a 19.5% stake. Wood Partners’ management team will retain majority ownership and continue to run the business, while long-time partner Fayez Sarofim & Co. will keep a significant minority interest; financial terms were not disclosed.

Intertek Group plc acquired Professional Testing Laboratory, LLC (PTL), a US-based provider of flooring industry testing services. Based in Dalton, Georgia, PTL operates a 30,000-square-foot laboratory and provides services including chemical analysis, equipment calibration, and consulting, strengthening Intertek’s Total Quality Assurance (TQA) and products testing capabilities in North America.

Cahill-Stout Inc. dba A-R-T & Associates, an Atlanta, Georgia-based provider of fine-art consulting and related visual-environment services, was sold to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) sponsored by Southeast Acquisition Capital. The transaction closed on November 26, 2025, with Generational Group serving as M&A advisor to A-R-T & Associates.

Forward Solutions, a national outsourced sales and marketing organization, has merged with ProCom Sales, a telecom manufacturer representative agency. The combination expands Forward Solutions’ portfolio and strengthens coverage across the Southeast, serving manufacturers, distributors, and end-users in the telecom, broadband, and power utility industries.

Agellus Capital acquired HighGrove Partners, LLC, a provider of commercial landscaping services headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The transaction is intended to form a market-leading commercial landscaping platform across the Southeastern United States, leveraging HighGrove’s landscape maintenance, irrigation, arbor care, and enhancement capabilities.

GenServe, Inc., a provider of backup power solutions, acquired Power and Energy Services, Inc. (PES), an Atlanta-area generator maintenance, repair, rental, engineering, and equipment solutions provider. PES will expand GenServe’s presence in the Southeastern United States and serve as a regional hub for future growth. GenServe is a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners (since August 2024).

OTR Solutions acquired TruckSmarter’s factoring and business banking division, taking over its factoring and business banking operations and transitioning existing clients onto OTR’s freight-finance platform. Following the deal, TruckSmarter will focus on its AI-driven dispatching and load board technology while OTR expands its leadership in freight finance and logistics-focused fintech services.

Meditology Services, a healthcare-focused cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm, acquired CORL Technologies, a provider of third-party risk management (TPRM) services. The deal expands Meditology’s offerings with CORL’s data-driven insights, managed services, and AI-enabled, workflow-driven TPRM solutions to help healthcare organizations address vendor and supply-chain risk through assessments, continuous monitoring, and program optimization.

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneDigital, acquired Signature Wealth Management Group (SWMG), an Atlanta-based retirement and wealth management firm. The deal expands OneDigital’s financial services presence in the U.S. South and strengthens its Atlanta operation; SWMG’s team will join OneDigital’s Atlanta office while continuing to serve nearly 2,000 accounts.

DOXA acquired American Hole ‘n One (AHNO), a leading provider of hole-in-one insurance and event promotions, to expand its prize indemnity and event promotions insurance offerings. AHNO will be incorporated into DOXA’s Consumer Vertical alongside existing prize indemnity businesses while continuing to operate independently with added administrative support from DOXA.

Fullstory, a behavioral data company headquartered in Atlanta, announced it has acquired Usetiful, a digital adoption platform known for in-app guides and surveys. The deal expands Fullstory from behavioral insights into real-time, personalized in-app engagement and activation for both customer-facing product experiences and employee workflows.

Vectair, a global provider of aircare and hygiene products, has acquired WizKid Products, an innovative manufacturer of urinal screens and mats. The deal expands Vectair’s product portfolio and strengthens its capabilities serving commercial and industrial cleaning markets.

Pollock Company, a family-owned provider of office technology, managed IT, and physical security solutions, announced the acquisition of ATG Communications, a local Internet and voice service provider. The deal adds ATG’s internet and voice infrastructure and team to Pollock Company’s portfolio, expanding Pollock’s end-to-end technology offering for businesses in the Augusta area.

Osmose Utilities, Inc. acquired Centillion Solutions, Inc., an engineering services provider specializing in telecommunications infrastructure. The deal expands Osmose’s ability to provide end-to-end technical services for telecom operators, including fiber engineering, OSP design, make-ready and permitting, and post-construction support. Osmose is a portfolio company of EQT Infrastructure; no seller or financial terms were disclosed.

ALKEME Insurance acquired USA Health Insurance, a health-focused insurance agency headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia. The deal expands ALKEME’s health benefits capabilities, adding expertise in personal health insurance, Medicare plans, and national group benefits as part of ALKEME’s broader national brokerage platform.

Benford Capital Partners and its portfolio company Industrial QC Holdings, LLC acquired Avalon Vision Solutions, LLC, a machine-vision solutions provider serving injection molding and die casting customers. Headquartered in Lithia Springs, Georgia and founded in 1991, Avalon Vision Solutions’ flagship product MoldWatcher helps manufacturers improve quality and reduce downtime. The deal represents Industrial QC’s fourth acquisition as it builds a quality-control instrumentation platform across industrial end markets.

Alloy, a Purpose Group portfolio company focused on brand and marketing strategy, acquired Atlanta-based digital agency Hot Sauce. The deal adds Hot Sauce’s martech and growth marketing capabilities to Alloy’s strategy, branding, and communications offerings, with Hot Sauce founder George Carless joining the combined team to help expand services in an AI-era marketing landscape.

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) announced the acquisition of Stivers Decatur Subaru in the Atlanta market. The deal expands LAD’s retail network density in the Southeast and strengthens its import mix, adding an estimated $100 million in annualized revenue. The acquisition was financed using existing on-balance sheet capacity.

Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP) announced the acquisitions of Echols Glass & Mirror, Inc. and Vanderkoy Bros, LLC. Echols, headquartered in Buford, Georgia, provides value-added wholesale glass design/fabrication and retail sales/installation, while Vanderkoy, based in Wausau, Wisconsin, installs drywall and metal stud framing. The two deals add over $16 million of annual revenue and expand IBP’s geographic reach and complementary building-products offerings.

Oakbridge Insurance Agency LLC announced that Phoenix Associates has joined its growing platform, expanding Oakbridge’s specialty insurance offerings in the education sector. Phoenix Associates is an independent agency specializing in insurance for private schools and daycare centers, and will gain access to Oakbridge’s broader resources and service capabilities as part of the combination.

Riata Capital Group made a strategic investment in Government Window to support the company’s next phase of growth. Government Window, headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, provides a proprietary cloud-based payments software platform for state and local governments, and Riata’s investment is intended to fund geographic expansion and continued product buildout.

Park Lawn Corporation acquired substantially all of the assets of the Wages businesses in the greater Atlanta, Georgia market, including Atlanta Crematory, Cremation Society of Georgia, and multiple Wages & Sons funeral home and crematory locations. The acquisition expands Park Lawn’s presence in Georgia by adding two stand-alone funeral homes and a cremation-focused provider.

FinQuery, an AI-powered accounting automation and subledger SaaS provider, announced a strategic majority growth investment from TA Associates. FinQuery’s leadership team will co-invest alongside TA, and the partnership is intended to accelerate product innovation, scaling, and potential acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Rockbridge Growth Equity made a strategic investment in Miles Mediation & Arbitration, a fast-growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional services provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Miles CEO Parag Shah and the management team will continue to lead the company as the partnership supports continued national expansion; financial terms were not disclosed.

BIP Wealth, an Atlanta-based registered investment advisor, acquired Prehmus Financial Partners in a blended cash-and-equity transaction that closed on September 30, 2025. The deal adds a Metro Atlanta wealth management firm with over $900 million in AUM and increases BIP Wealth’s total AUM to more than $5 billion while expanding its presence across Metro Atlanta.

Bear Paper Tube, a specialty manufacturer of industrial paper tubes and cores headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, has completed a partnership with Owner Resource Group (ORG), a private investment firm based in Austin, Texas. ORG is recapitalizing the business to support geographic and end-market expansion and continued manufacturing investments, while co-founders Michael Wise and Brian Clark retain significant ownership and continue leading the company.

Crescent Peak and FVLCRUM Funds acquired Federal EC LLC, a Woodstock, Georgia-based trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation and underground utility construction specialist; the deal closed on September 24, 2025. HCAP Partners announced a follow-on investment supporting the acquisition to fund Federal EC’s next growth phase, including expansion of trenchless rehabilitation services, workforce development, and potential complementary acquisitions.

Solifi, a secured finance technology provider, acquired DataScan, a North American provider of wholesale finance and inventory risk management solutions. The deal expands Solifi’s automotive wholesale/floorplan finance capabilities and enhances its cloud-based Open Finance Platform with DataScan’s loan servicing and digital/onsite audit offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Seneca Partners acquired Nomlas Ventures Inc. (doing business as Busmax), a passenger bus, van, and car rental business headquartered in Rome, Georgia. Backcast Partners supported the transaction by structuring and agenting senior secured debt financing with warrants. The Salmon family, which has owned Busmax for over 40 years, will retain an ownership stake following the acquisition.

Kinderhook Industries, LLC acquired Advanced Digital Cable Inc. (ADC), a manufacturer of wire and cable solutions focused on low-voltage copper wire. ADC, founded in 1997 by the Payne family, operates three U.S. manufacturing facilities and supplies distributors serving end markets including data centers, smart-building automation, industrial automation, renewable energy, and utilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cleanwater1, a U.S.-based provider of solutions for water and wastewater utilities and a portfolio company of Baird Capital, announced the acquisition of PureAir Filtration. Atlanta-based PureAir Filtration provides air purification and gas-phase filtration solutions and will strengthen Cleanwater1’s gas-phase solutions offering for water and wastewater systems; PureAir president Ashley Jameson will remain in her role.

Solutions II announced the acquisition of Vertical VAR, an Atlanta-based value-added reseller. The deal strengthens Solutions II’s footprint in the Southeast and expands its vertical market capabilities across public safety, healthcare, gaming and hospitality, and commercial enterprise. Vertical VAR will continue operating under its brand as “Vertical VAR, a Solutions II Company.”

Pape-Dawson acquired Georgia-based civil engineering and surveying firm Gaskins + LeCraw, expanding its footprint in Georgia and Alabama. Gaskins + LeCraw adds 176 employees across six offices and strengthens Pape-Dawson’s regional engineering, surveying, permitting, landscape architecture, and planning capabilities.

Payentry and Corporate Payroll Services (CPS) announced a merger under the Payentry brand, combining their payroll, tax, and workforce/human capital management solutions. CPS clients will gain access to Payentry’s broader HCM tools and HR compliance resources, while Payentry expects expanded service capacity and product access; the businesses will initially operate separately before unifying under the Payentry name in mid-to-late 2026.

InFocus Eyecare, a network of more than 25 full-scope optometry practices, entered the Georgia market through the acquisitions of Family Eye Care of Marietta (Marietta, Georgia) and For Your Eyes Only Eye Care (Cumming, Georgia). The acquired practices will continue operating with the same providers, while gaining access to expanded insurance options, advanced diagnostic tools, and InFocus Eyecare’s broader provider network.

Cox Automotive acquired full ownership of Alliance Inspection Management (AiM), a vehicle inspection services provider and long-time inspection partner of Manheim (Cox Automotive’s flagship wholesale brand). Cox Automotive, which had owned 50% of AiM for nearly a decade, purchased the remaining 50% stake from Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., fully integrating AiM into Cox Automotive and expanding Manheim’s off-site and off-lease inspection capabilities.

Safe Life, a global provider of life-saving equipment and training, acquired AED Brands, a Georgia-based distributor of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), related consumables, and readiness services. The deal expands Safe Life’s North American footprint and strengthens its position in the AED and life-saving readiness market.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquired Georgia Vending Services, a vending services operator headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The deal expands Five Star’s presence in the Atlanta metro area and enables broader delivery of micro markets, vending, and office coffee solutions to workplaces across Atlanta and North Georgia.

Frontline Road Safety Group, a U.S. pavement marking services provider backed by Bain Capital, acquired Peek Pavement Marking, a road safety and pavement marking company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. The deal expands Frontline’s presence in the Southeast (including Georgia and South Carolina); financial terms were not disclosed.

Odeko, an operations and technology partner for independent food and beverage businesses, has acquired Atlanta Coffee Supply Group (ACSG), a full-service distributor based in Atlanta, Georgia. The deal expands Odeko’s footprint in the Southeastern United States and brings ACSG customers onto Odeko’s ordering and operations platform while maintaining access to ACSG’s Lakehouse Coffee brand and partner Blue Durango Iced Tea through Odeko on an exclusive basis.

DLR Group, a global integrated design firm, announced that Atlanta-based Collins Cooper Carusi Architects (CCCA) has joined the firm. The combination expands DLR Group’s presence in the Southeast by establishing a permanent Atlanta operation and strengthens its higher education capabilities, particularly on-campus student housing.

Charlesbank Capital Partners announced a growth investment in CENTEGIX, an Atlanta-based provider of emergency response and workplace safety technology. Proceeds will be used to accelerate product development, expand geographically, and support additional use cases across K-12, healthcare, government, and commercial facilities. Existing shareholders, including affiliates of Gauge Capital and the founding management team, will roll over a portion of their proceeds; financial terms were not disclosed.

CORE Industrial Partners completed a new platform investment in IMMEC (IMMEC LLC and IMMEC Machine & Welding LLC). Headquartered in Social Circle, Georgia, IMMEC provides facility maintenance, retrofit, and renovation services—including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, crane & rigging, automation, and related services—to industrial, commercial, and government customers across the Southeastern United States.

MDSi announced it is joining PedalPoint Holdings, a U.S.-based circular economy platform backed by Korea Zinc. The combination is intended to expand MDSi’s footprint and capacity by adding warehouse/logistics resources, integrated resale and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, and access to Korea Zinc’s downstream recycling capabilities to support end-to-end asset recovery and reuse.

T Management acquired Life Point Dental Group, a family dental provider with locations in Athens and Jefferson, Georgia. The deal expands T Management’s portfolio of dental providers across the state and brings Life Point onto T Management’s larger support and scaling platform for clinical teams.

Breakwater, through an affiliate, partnered with BR Investments to acquire the Ramada Hotel in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The buyers plan a comprehensive renovation and a rebrand into a premium, soft-branded hotel, with Breakwater overseeing the transformation of the 175-room, historic I.M. Pei-designed property.

Mantucket Capital Management Corporation, a Denver-based private investment firm, acquired Turbo Terminal Tractors, a Gainesville, Georgia-based provider of terminal tractor sales, leasing, rentals, and service. Turbo is described as an affiliated entity of Syfan Logistics, and the Syfan family is referenced as the prior owner/supporter. Mantucket intends to support Turbo’s continued expansion of its nationwide fleet, service capabilities, and end markets.

Marlin Equity Partners announced the acquisition of Brightwell Payments Inc.’s Brightwell Navigator business, a maritime crew payroll and payment services division of Atlanta-based fintech Brightwell. Brightwell Navigator will be merged with Marcura, a Marlin portfolio company and maritime technology provider, to strengthen Marcura’s embedded payments offering via its payments division, MarTrust, and expand crew payments capabilities for cruise and global seafarer markets.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Georgia-based Southeastern System Services, a fire protection, life safety, and security services provider. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker’s presence in the Southeast and enhances its customer offerings across multiple states where Southeastern System Services operates.

Eazy Grease completed a strategic merger with Liquid Recovery Solutions to create one of the largest independent used cooking oil (UCO) collection networks in the United States. The combination expands **Eazy Grease** into a nine-state operating platform and includes taking over **Liquid Recovery Solutions**’ processing plants and vehicle assets, with additional synergies tied to Liquid Recovery Solutions’ prior acquisition of Hulsey Environmental.

Scopes Facility Services, a U.S.-based facilities services provider backed by Westbridge Capital, acquired Building Maintenance Services Inc. (BMS). The deal expands Scopes’ geographic footprint and service capabilities in facilities management, adding BMS’s janitorial and related building services presence across metro Atlanta and Central Florida.

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX), a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired ADAMS Management Services Corporation (ADAMS), a healthcare-focused program and project management firm. The deal expands VERTEX’s healthcare program management capabilities and national reach, enhancing its ability to support complex healthcare capital programs from planning through execution. ADAMS will continue operating as “ADAMS, A VERTEX Company,” with its leadership and service model remaining in place.

GHK Capital Partners LP completed the acquisition of Rogers Building Solutions, a provider of specialty mechanical HVAC and plumbing installation, retrofit, and maintenance services across the Southeastern United States. The company, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Douglasville, Georgia, was sold by Aterian Investment Partners and Craft Work Capital (through their joint venture) following a multi-year buildout that included acquisitions such as Coastal Mechanical Services and Sluss & Padgett; financial terms were not disclosed.

Batson-Cook Construction acquired Flournoy Construction Group, a subsidiary of Flournoy Companies, in a deal with undisclosed terms. Following the acquisition, Flournoy Construction Group was rebranded as Baston-Cook Flournoy Construction, LLC and will continue operating independently in Columbus, Georgia under Batson-Cook leadership.

Seven Hills Capital announced a partnership and platform investment in CPS Infusion, an outpatient infusion therapy provider serving rare and chronic disease patients. Founded by Dr. Marcus Crawford, CPS Infusion operates seven locations across Greater Atlanta and plans to expand further across the state. The partnership was formed in August 2025 to support continued growth in CPS’s target markets.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms acquired Georgia-based Harrison Poultry in a private transaction, with all of Harrison Poultry’s assets transferring to Wayne-Sanderson Farms effective immediately. The deal includes Harrison’s live production, hatchery, feed mill, and manufacturing, production, and transportation facilities tied to its Bethlehem and Crawfordville, Georgia operations, with integrated operations beginning right away. No financial terms were disclosed.

Turning Rock Partners closed a $60 million growth financing investment in Main Street Auto, a founder-owned automotive aftermarket services firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The capital will support Main Street Auto’s next phase of expansion, including a buy-and-build acquisition strategy to add and improve auto repair locations across the southern United States.

Moburst, a mobile-first digital marketing agency, acquired Atlanta-based Rhythm Communications, an award-winning public relations and digital marketing firm. Rhythm will be integrated into Uproar by Moburst, Moburst’s PR division, expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its communications capabilities.