The Rowen Region
The Rowen Region
Rowen’s Broader Appeal
The Rowen Region is one of America’s most vibrant and multicultural communities, with a fast-growing, educated workforce that features a mix of big cities, small towns, and creative destinations. Centered in Gwinnett County, Georgia and strategically positioned along Highway 316 (also known as University Parkway), Rowen’s central location within 35 miles of Atlanta, Athens, and Gainesville ensures easy access to workforce, recreation and lifestyle amenities.
Within the surrounding 11 counties of the Rowen region are more than 50 colleges and universities, providing a pipeline to a highly educated and skilled talent pool. In 2024, Gwinnett County’s population surpassed 1 million — only the second county in Georgia to achieve this milestone.
Uniquely Attractive Gwinnett
Gwinnett County recreation is abundant, from vibrant art & culture festivals to dozens of breweries and themed dining experiences.
The Latest News from Rowen
Media Coverage
Can urban development become more environmentally friendly? Real-time UGA study aims to find out.
Originally published in the Augusta Chronicle. The University of Georgia is partnering with the Rowen Foundation in an effort to study how large-scale developments impact local weather, geography and watershed properties in real time. “As part of our mission we are heavily focused on the environment,” said Mason Ailstock, president and CEO of the Rowen […]
Blog
How Rowen’s Academic Partnerships Build a Future-Ready Workforce
Rowen is partnering with local businesses and universities to create a pipeline of highly skilled talent ready to work towards to future.
Media Coverage
UGA researcher and Dacula resident leading Rowen climate study
Originally published in the Gwinnett Daily Post. A Dacula resident who is a University of Georgia professor and a nationally recognized expert on climate will lead an effort at the Rowen development to study how early stage development can affect not only the land and water, but also the local weather. J. Marshall Shepherd will lead […]