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Authorized BMW retailer · Union City, GA

The dealership shaped
like a baseball diamond.

Hank Aaron drew this lot in 1999. The Nalley family has stewarded it since 2008 as part of SONS Auto Group. The only BMW dealer south of downtown Atlanta — 7.5 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson, an 8-minute drive up I-85 — and the closest to where the city actually flies in and out of.

Body
Full BMW lineupSedan · SAV · M · i Series
Drivetrain
xDrive availableIncluding full i Series EVs
Located
4171 Jonesboro RdUnion City, GA · I-85 South
Distance to ATL
7.5 milesHartsfield-Jackson · Park'N Ticket
BMW of South Atlanta dealership at 4171 Jonesboro Rd, Union City, GA — front entry, BMW signage, customer-parking canopies, and the Hank Aaron lot since 1999. BMW of South Atlanta · 4171 Jonesboro Rd, Union City, GA
01

The brief

An authorized BMW retailer, 7.5 miles from the world's busiest airport.

BMW of South Atlanta is the only BMW dealer south of downtown Atlanta — and the only one in metro Atlanta close enough to Hartsfield-Jackson to credibly run a service-while-you-fly program. The store sits on the lot Hank Aaron developed in 1999, on the same address ever since, owned and operated by SONS Auto Group since 2008.

BMW STEP-certified technicians work every car. Genuine BMW parts only. Full i Series EV service — i4, iX, i5, i7 — including high-voltage battery work an independent shop typically cannot perform. The full 2026 BMW lineup is on the lot: sedan, Sport Activity Vehicle, M Performance, and i Series electric.

BMW of South Atlanta at a glance

Address
4171 Jonesboro Rd, Union City
Owner
SONS Auto Group
Lot continuous since
1999 (Hank Aaron)
Founders
Clay, Slater & Street Nalley
Distance to ATL
7.5 mi · Hartsfield-Jackson
Distance to Downtown
17 mi · I-85 North
Service certification
BMW STEP · full i Series
Bilingual service
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02

The lineup

The full 2026 BMW lineup. One Union City lot.

BMW of South Atlanta carries every current 2026 BMW series — gas, plug-in hybrid, and pure-electric. Below are six anchor models that explain how the lineup is structured. Build & price for any configuration is published live at bmwusa.com; current Union City inventory is at our inventory page.

Volume Flagship · SAV

X5

Mid-size Sport Activity Vehicle. The volume model in metro Atlanta. xDrive available across the line.

523 hpM60i xDrive
4.2 s0–60 mph
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Compact Luxury · SAV

X3

Compact SAV. Newly redesigned. The pick if you want xDrive at lower MSRP than X5 without losing the BMW driving feel.

393 hpM50 xDrive
4.4 s0–60 mph
View X3 inventory
i Series · Sport Sedan EV

i4

Electric Gran Coupe. Available as eDrive40 (RWD), xDrive40, or M60 xDrive. The 2026 M60 replaces the prior M50 with more power and range.

Up to 318 mieDrive40 · EPA
593 hpM60 xDrive
View i4 inventory
i Series · Luxury SAV EV

iX

Electric Sport Activity Vehicle. xDrive standard. Available as xDrive45, xDrive60, or M70 — high-voltage warranty work performed in-house at Union City.

Up to 364 mixDrive60 · EPA
650 hpM70 xDrive
View iX inventory
i Series · Flagship Sedan EV

i7

Electric 7 Series. Long-wheelbase chauffeur car. Available 31-inch BMW Theater Screen rear cabin. Available as eDrive50 (RWD), xDrive60, or M70 xDrive.

Up to 314 mieDrive50 · EPA
536 hpxDrive60
View i7 inventory
Performance Sedan

M5

M Performance flagship sedan. 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plus electric motor. M xDrive standard. The most powerful M5 ever — sold and serviced in Union City.

717 hpCombined output
3.4 s0–60 mph
View M5 inventory

Out-the-door price documented in writing on the first call, valid for the specific vehicle and stated terms. Documentation fee is in line with Georgia market practice and disclosed up front — no surprise add-ons introduced at the F&I desk. Optional protection products (paint & fabric, GAP, extended service contract, wheel & tire) are available, never required, and priced separately on request. Ask for the OTD number on any vehicle, every time.

Specifications & performance: Horsepower, 0–60 mph, and EPA range figures shown are BMW-tested or EPA-rated preliminary values for the trim referenced and may vary based on model year, options, equipment, and operating conditions. Performance figures are BMW AG / BMW of North America manufacturer estimates and may differ at delivery; professional driver on closed course where applicable. EPA range estimates per fueleconomy.gov for the model year and trim listed. Always refer to the window sticker (Monroney label) and BMW USA build & price for binding specifications. Federal EV tax credit eligibility changes; verify current eligibility at fueleconomy.gov/tax credits.

03

The service shop

STEP-certified BMW technicians. Genuine BMW parts. Full i Series EV service.

100%
BMW STEP-certified technicians
4 EVs
Full i Series · i4 · iX · i5 · i7
HV battery
Warranty work performed in-house
OEM
Genuine BMW parts only

BMW STEP certification

Every technician at BMW of South Atlanta has graduated the BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP) — the factory-run apprenticeship that BMW of North America requires for warranty work. Independent shops can rotate tires and change oil; STEP techs are the ones who diagnose iDrive, recalibrate driver-assist cameras, and pull fault codes BMW's diagnostic systems generate.

Full i Series EV service

An authorized BMW dealer is the practical place to service an i4, iX, i5, or i7. High-voltage battery diagnostic and warranty work, drive unit replacement, and EV-specific cabin filter intervals are jobs an independent shop typically cannot perform — they require BMW factory diagnostic tools and STEP-EV certification per BMW NA service standards.

The reason families come back for a third and fourth BMW is that the same techs are in the bay, the same advisor calls them by name, and nobody is upselling work that doesn't need doing. — SONS Auto Group · Service philosophy

Standard service amenities

  • BMW Genuine OEM parts and fluids on every job
  • BMW Service Loaner program for warranty repairs
  • Personalized video inspection updates from the bay
  • Bilingual English–Spanish staff on the service drive
  • Saturday service hours for working-week schedules
  • Direct text-thread updates with the assigned advisor

Warranty coverage explained

Three distinct warranty layers can apply to a BMW serviced at this store. Each covers separately:

  • BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty — the factory warranty issued by BMW of North America at original sale. Coverage terms, mileage limits, and exclusions are defined by BMW NA in the vehicle's warranty booklet. Honored at any authorized BMW center nationwide.
  • BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) coverage — separate program with its own term, mileage cap, and inspection criteria, issued by BMW NA on eligible used vehicles. Details at BMW USA Certified.
  • Optional service contracts and dealer-offered coverage — third-party or BMW-branded extended service contracts available at purchase. These are separate from factory warranty, priced individually, optional, and never required to complete a vehicle purchase.
BMW Certified Pre-Owned program — BMW X3, BMW iX, and BMW i4 in the BMW Certified studio with the BMW Certified mark. Available at BMW of South Atlanta with full BMW NA Certified Pre-Owned warranty coverage.

Photography: BMW of North America · BMW Certified Pre-Owned program

Specific coverage terms, exclusions, and claim procedures are governed by the issuing warranty document. Always refer to the vehicle's BMW NA warranty booklet or the service contract for binding terms.

04

The pricing standard

Documentation fee disclosed up front. Out-the-door price in writing on the first call.

The same family has run this franchise, on the same lot, since 2008.

SONS Auto Group is family-owned. Brothers Clay, Slater, and Street Nalley run the group, continuing a family auto-retail line their father, C.V. "Jim" Nalley, began in metro Atlanta. Pricing decisions are made in our walls, not by a publicly-traded auto-retail chain headquartered in another state. We keep the documentation fee transparent, we don't run the surprise add-on packages, and we publish out-the-door numbers in writing before you walk in.

Independent third-party verification at CarEdge: BMW of South Atlanta scores 80.1/100 on dealer-pricing transparency, a Grade B based on verified out-the-door quotes. CarEdge's data shows we do not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons. The customer rating-of-record is published at DealerRater and our Google business profile.

What transparent pricing means at this store

  • Documentation fee is disclosed in the first written quote — not introduced at the F&I desk
  • Optional protection products (paint & fabric, GAP, extended service contract, wheel & tire, tint, etching) are presented as optional, priced individually, and never represented as required to complete the purchase
  • Out-the-door figure includes Georgia TAVT, title, plate transfer, and our doc fee on the specific vehicle and terms quoted; the figure is honored on those terms subject to vehicle availability, accurate trade-in disclosure, and lender approval
  • Trade appraisal documented in writing after physical vehicle inspection; offer valid 7 days subject to vehicle condition not changing materially

All pricing subject to applicable taxes, government fees, finance charges, and any options added after the original quote. Final pricing depends on vehicle inspection, trade-in verification, lender approval, and selected protection products. Advertised pricing does not include emission testing fees where applicable.

05

The airport program

Eight minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson. Service while you fly.

BMW of South Atlanta is the only BMW dealer in metro Atlanta close enough to Hartsfield-Jackson to credibly offer a service-while-you-fly concierge program. The mechanics, per our published Airport Concierge Service: drive to the Park'N Ticket facility at Hartsfield-Jackson, tell the attendant your BMW is scheduled for service with us, and we'll transport the car to our dealership while you're away. When you land, your BMW is waiting at Park'N Ticket — serviced, washed, ready. Complimentary airport parking is included.

Drive-time access from 4171 Jonesboro Rd

The store sits on I-85 South with direct access to the airport corridor. Here is how the metro actually opens up from the lot.

Hartsfield-Jackson · Park'N Ticket7.5 mi8 min
College Park · Camp Creek Marketplace7 mi12 min
East Point · MARTA station9 mi15 min
Downtown Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium17 mi22 min
Midtown · The Battery / Truist Park28 mi35 min
Newnan · Fischer Park23 mi26 min
Peachtree City · TDK Boulevard19 mi23 min
Stockbridge · I-75 corridor21 mi28 min

Schedule airport-concierge service in advance with your BMW service advisor. Booking ahead lets us coordinate pickup and return with your flight schedule.

06

The lot

Hank Aaron drew this lot. 1999.

The Hall of Fame outfielder developed 4171 Jonesboro Rd as a BMW dealership in 1999. The lot has operated continuously as a BMW franchise on that address ever since. SONS Auto Group acquired and re-flagged the store in 2008 and has operated it on the same lot continuously since.

The lot at 4171 Jonesboro Rd, Union City, GA — BMW of South Atlanta showroom front entry, the same address Hank Aaron developed as a BMW dealership in 1999, continuously a BMW franchise since. 4171 Jonesboro Rd · Union City, GA · Continuous BMW lot since 1999

Continuity matters because long-tenure auto retail is rare. Many metro Atlanta BMW franchises have changed hands or rebranded since 1999. This one has not. Customer reviews on Google and Edmunds reference third and fourth BMW purchases from this store, with the same advisors named by first name across years.

07

The Atlanta BMW landscape

Honestly, against Global Imports, Nalley, and United.

Metro Atlanta has five authorized BMW retailers. Here is the comparison on the metrics that decide where Southside families actually buy and service — distance to ATL, ownership tenure, doc-fee transparency, and i Series capability.

The pick BMW of
South Atlanta
Union City · I-85 S
Global Imports
BMW
Buckhead · Atlanta
Nalley BMW
of Decatur
Decatur · I-285 E
United BMW Alpharetta · GA-400
To Hartsfield-Jackson ~17 mi ~22 mi ~29 mi
Ownership group Privately held Asbury Automotive (public) Penske Automotive (public)
Park'N Ticket airport program
Full i Series service Yes Yes Yes
Lot continuity Established Atlanta location Established Decatur location Established Alpharetta location
Doc fee posture Standard Standard Standard
The pick

BMW of South Atlanta

Union City · I-85 S

To Hartsfield-Jackson
7.5 mi
Ownership
SONS Auto Group · since 2008
Park'N Ticket airport
Yes
Full i Series service
Yes
Lot continuity
Since 1999 · Hank Aaron lot
Doc fee
In writing, first call

Global Imports BMW

Buckhead · Atlanta

To Hartsfield-Jackson
~17 mi
Ownership
Privately held
Park'N Ticket airport
Full i Series service
Yes
Lot continuity
Established Atlanta location
Doc fee
Standard

Nalley BMW of Decatur

Decatur · I-285 E

To Hartsfield-Jackson
~22 mi
Ownership
Asbury Automotive (public)
Park'N Ticket airport
Full i Series service
Yes
Lot continuity
Established Decatur location
Doc fee
Standard

United BMW

Alpharetta · GA-400

To Hartsfield-Jackson
~29 mi
Ownership
Penske Automotive (public)
Park'N Ticket airport
Full i Series service
Yes
Lot continuity
Established Alpharetta location
Doc fee
Standard

The honest read

Vs. Global Imports BMW (Buckhead). If you live in Buckhead or Midtown, Global Imports is the geographically obvious pick. If you live south of I-20 — College Park, East Point, Stockbridge, Newnan, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, or Henry County — the I-285 traffic into Buckhead is the actual cost. South Atlanta is meaningfully closer for southside addresses.

Vs. United BMW (Alpharetta). United serves the GA-400 corridor and is the right pick north of I-285. For Southside customers who fly out of Hartsfield-Jackson regularly, the airport math is meaningful: roughly 29 miles to the airport vs 7.5 miles changes whether the Park'N Ticket service-while-you-fly program is feasible.

Vs. Nalley BMW of Decatur. Nalley serves I-285 East and Decatur — same i Series capability as the rest of the network. The choice between Nalley Decatur and South Atlanta comes down to which side of Downtown you commute on. Note: Nalley BMW (Decatur) is part of Asbury Automotive Group — a separate public company from SONS Auto Group, despite the shared Nalley family name origin.

08

Where to buy it

On the Hank Aaron lot since 2008, and counting.

BMW of South Atlanta operates as the authorized BMW of North America franchise dealership at 4171 Jonesboro Road, in Union City. The store is part of SONS Auto Group, the Nalley family-owned group founded by brothers Clay, Slater, and Street Nalley. SONS started by purchasing four Hank Aaron dealerships — including this one — and now operates dealerships across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. The Nalley auto-retail line traces back to their great-grandfather's Gainesville business in 1918. Their father, C.V. "Jim" Nalley, consolidated nine Atlanta-area dealerships into the Asbury Automotive Group in the 1990s before the sons branched out to start SONS.

The dealership

The story is in tenure — same family, same lot, same standard since 2008.

2008
SONS acquired the
franchise from Hank Aaron
1999
Hank Aaron founded
the dealership lot
3
SONS states served:
GA · AL · TN
1918
Nalley auto
heritage origin

Tenured staff

Service Director, fixed-ops manager, and senior advisors have multi-year tenure on this lot. Customers regularly reference the same advisor by name across multiple BMW purchases — a relationship pattern that's harder to find at high-turnover dealerships.

Service philosophy

BMW STEP-certified technicians, Genuine BMW parts, BMW Service Loaner program for warranty work, video inspection updates from the bay, and direct text-thread communication with the assigned advisor. Bilingual English–Spanish service drive.

How to reach us

Sales runs Mon–Fri 9–7:30 and Saturdays 9–7. Service runs Mon–Fri 7:30–6 and Saturdays 8–4. We're closed Sunday. Full contact details, current hours, directions, and online scheduling are available on the Contact page.

09

The questions buyers ask

Frequently asked questions about BMW of South Atlanta.

Are you the only BMW dealer south of downtown Atlanta?

Yes. BMW of South Atlanta is the only authorized BMW retailer south of I-20 in metro Atlanta. The next-closest BMW dealers are Global Imports BMW in Buckhead (~17 mi north of our lot), Nalley BMW of Decatur (~22 mi northeast), and United BMW in Alpharetta (~29 mi north). For Southside addresses — College Park, East Point, Stockbridge, Newnan, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Henry County, Coweta County — we are the geographically rational pick.

Do you service the i Series electric BMWs in-house?

Yes — i4, iX, i5, and i7. BMW STEP-certified technicians perform high-voltage diagnostic work, drive-unit replacement, battery warranty service, and EV-specific maintenance intervals. An independent shop typically cannot perform the warranty-eligible work on these vehicles; an authorized BMW dealer is the practical place to service them.

EV cabin filter replacement, brake-fluid intervals adjusted for regenerative braking, and the BMW digital service record all stay in the BMW network when service is done at an authorized dealer. That matters at trade-in time.

What is "Park'N Ticket" and how does it work?

Park'N Ticket is the airport valet operator at Hartsfield-Jackson. Because BMW of South Atlanta is 7.5 miles (about 8 minutes via I-85 N) from the airport, we offer an Airport Concierge Service: drive to the Park'N Ticket facility, tell the attendant your BMW is scheduled for service with us, and we transport the car to our dealership while you're away. When you land, your BMW is waiting at Park'N Ticket — serviced, washed, ready. Complimentary airport parking is included. Schedule airport-concierge service in advance with your BMW service advisor.

This program is not generally feasible for BMW dealers in Buckhead, Alpharetta, or Decatur — the round-trip drive plus airport-corridor traffic eats the day. 7.5 miles makes it work.

Is BMW of South Atlanta family-owned?

Yes. The dealership is owned and operated by SONS Auto Group — the Nalley family-owned group, founded by brothers Clay, Slater, and Street Nalley. SONS started by purchasing four Hank Aaron dealerships — including this one in 2008 — and now operates dealerships across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. The Nalley auto-retail line traces back to their great-grandfather's Gainesville, Georgia business in 1918.

Family ownership is not a marketing point — it changes how pricing and documentation decisions get made. SONS keeps the doc fee transparent, doesn't run surprise add-on packages, and publishes out-the-door numbers in writing on the first call.

What is the Hank Aaron connection?

The Hall of Fame outfielder developed the lot at 4171 Jonesboro Road as a BMW dealership in 1999. The address has operated continuously as an authorized BMW franchise since that year. The lot is, in plain terms, the dealership Hank Aaron drew. SONS Auto Group, the current owner, re-flagged the store in 2008 and has stewarded it ever since.

How does pricing transparency actually work here?

You ask for the out-the-door number. We document it in writing — the negotiated vehicle price, Georgia TAVT, title, plate transfer, and our documentation fee, totaled on the specific vehicle and terms quoted. The figure is honored on those terms subject to vehicle availability, accurate trade-in disclosure, and lender approval. Optional protection products (paint & fabric, GAP, extended service contract) are presented separately, priced individually, and never represented as required.

Independent third-party verification: CarEdge grades BMW of South Atlanta 80.1/100 on pricing transparency (Grade B, well-above-average) based on verified OTD quotes, and confirms we do not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons. Trade appraisals are documented in writing after physical inspection, valid for 7 days subject to vehicle condition.

10

Provenance

Sources & references

Last reviewed and fact-verified · April 28, 2026

Reviewed by John Garces, General Manager of BMW of South Atlanta, with the store's Finance & Insurance team. Pricing, documentation fee, optional protection product, and warranty distinction language reviewed for accuracy against current store practice and BMW of North America program documentation as of the date above.

All specifications reflect current 2026 BMW model-year information cross-checked against BMW of North America press releases, BMW USA build & price, IIHS, NHTSA, and EPA fueleconomy.gov on April 28, 2026. Performance figures are BMW AG / BMW NA preliminary or as-tested values; refer to the window sticker for binding specifications. Federal EV tax credit eligibility verified at fueleconomy.gov on the date above and is subject to change.

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Pricing & advertising disclosure. All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Prices include applicable Georgia documentation fee, which is not an official fee and is not required by law but may be charged by the dealer. Prices and offers are subject to change without notice and apply only to the specific vehicle identified by stock number or VIN at the time of inquiry. Vehicle availability is subject to prior sale. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of vehicle and pricing information on this site, errors may occur; the dealer is not responsible for typographical or transmission errors. Final pricing depends on vehicle availability, accurate trade-in disclosure, lender approval, and any optional protection products selected by the customer.

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Warranty. The BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty, BMW Certified Pre-Owned program, and any optional service contracts are separate programs with distinct terms, mileage limits, exclusions, and claim procedures. Coverage details are governed by the issuing warranty document. Optional service contracts are not required to purchase or lease a vehicle.

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