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WATCH: 200-foot office tower imploded in seconds in metro Atlanta - WSB-TV

An 18-story office tower in Chamblee, Georgia, was imploded on Saturday, coming down in two to three seconds. The tower, located on Century Boulevard, was built in 1981 and once housed the state revenue department. Its owner, Highwoods Properties, had previously scrapped a $91 million apartment conversion plan as unfeasible. The demolition was overseen by Dave Savignano of Atlas Demolition.

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  • ✓ The office tower was 18 stories tall.
  • ✓ The implosion lasted two to three seconds.
  • ✓ The tower was built in 1981.
  • ✓ The tower was located on Century Boulevard in Chamblee, Georgia.
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The office tower was successfully imploded on Saturday, as planned.

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  1. 200-foot office tower imploded in seconds in metro Atlanta

    An 18-story office tower in Chamblee, Georgia, was imploded on Saturday, coming down in two to three seconds. The tower, located on Century Boulevard, was built in 1981 and once housed the state revenue department. Its owner, Highwoods Properties, had previously scrapped a $91 million apartment conversion plan as unfeasible. The demolition was overseen by Dave Savignano of Atlas Demolition.

    Why it matters

    The implosion of the office tower is part of a larger redevelopment plan for the area. The building's triangular shape complicated the explosive charge placement. The demolition was carried out by Cartersville-based Atlas Demolition. The site's future use has not been publicly disclosed.

    What is confirmed

    • The office tower was 18 stories tall.
    • The implosion lasted two to three seconds.
    • The tower was built in 1981.
    • The tower was located on Century Boulevard in Chamblee, Georgia.
    • Highwoods Properties owned the tower.
    • A $91 million apartment conversion plan was previously scrapped as unfeasible.

    What to watch next

    • Future redevelopment plans for the site
    • Potential environmental impact of the demolition
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    7. FOX 5 Atlanta — 18-story Chamblee office tower set for Saturday implosion
    8. WSB-TV — Vacant, 18-story office tower in metro Atlanta set to implode Saturday
    9. CoStar — News | Highwoods set to demolish office tower at Atlanta business park
    10. Yahoo — WATCH: 200-foot officer tower imploded in seconds in metro Atlanta
    11. AJC.com — Did you feel that bang? Early morning implosion razes Chamblee office tower.
    12. demolition.us — 200-foot office tower imploded in seconds in metro Atlanta - Demolition.US
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