Mercedes-Benz USA held a grand opening of its new headquarters in Sandy Springs Thursday, more than three years after it first announced it would relocate its North American headquarters from New Jersey.
Two of the main concerns since the announcement has been increased traffic and affordable housing in the area.
“We’re going to have about 1,000 people working here in this building in our new home office,” said CEO Dietmar Exler. “I don’t know where they all going to live but I would assume north side of the city, but we’re excited to be part of the Sandy Springs community.”
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