Atlanta's commercial real estate market continues to see high vacancy rates

The skyline is seen Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Metro Atlanta offices are getting emptier and emptier as remote work continues to have an impact on the commercial real estate market.

National office vacancies have hit 19.6%, a new record high, according to Moody Analytics, which researches commercial real estate trends. 

In metro Atlanta, that number stands at 18.8%, according to Brian Renshaw, a CPA with over 25 years of experience in the real estate and hospitality industries.