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Groundbreaking Development
Sugar Hill Self Storage in Sugar Hill, Ga.
By Brad Hadfield
Aerial view of a large, modern multi-story brick self-storage facility with the "Sugar Hill Self Storage" logo.
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omfort, connection, and family-friendly living—that’s the “Sweet Life” in Sugar Hill, Ga., which is the city’s motto. The fast-growing Gwinnett County suburb builds on that identity with the opening of Sugar Hill Self Storage, located along a commercial thoroughfare yet still close to residential neighborhoods. The three-story facility, which opened in January 2025, spans more than 93,000 square feet and features 726 units.

The property is owner Stan Howington’s first foray into the self-storage industry. A lifelong resident with deep community roots, Howington wanted the facility to be both functional and welcoming. To that end, Sugar Hill Self Storage offers a range of customer-focused amenities, including drive-up and climate-controlled units, private office and warehouse suites, on-site business center, beverage bar, ample parking, and oversized contractor units up to 600 square feet.

All of this is housed within a sophisticated red brick and stone façade, a nod to Georgia’s architectural heritage. Inside, the facility features a calming palette of whites, grays, and beiges, while reclaimed wood accent walls in the office and conference room add warmth. Now, with occupancy ramping up and community response strong, it’s clear this was a sweet deal.

Exterior row of outdoor self-storage units with bright red roll-up doors and tan metal siding.
High-angle aerial view of a storage facility complex featuring several long metal buildings and a paved parking area
Clean interior hallway of a climate-controlled storage facility with white corrugated metal unit doors.
Modern office reception area with a long white desk and a rustic reclaimed wood feature wall.
Interior view of an open storage unit featuring a vibrant, multi-colored floor with pink, yellow, green, and red tiles.
Close-up of a glass sliding door entrance to a storage facility with a wall-mounted digital keypad for secure access.
Development Team
GC/Architect: CSC General Contractors
Security: Sentinel Security Solutions
Civil Engineer: John Nicol, Blue Landworks, LLC
Doors: Janus International
Management Software: Sitelink
Interior Design: M. Anne Ballard