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
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Insights from the 2025 Convergence Summit: Nature
If you’re ever driving around Georgia and see a man on the side of the road, staring at the clouds, there’s a chance you just saw Dr. Marshall Shephard. As a certified Weather Geek™, Dr. Shephard is an extremely successful meteorologist and professor at University of Georgia who sincerely appreciates the beauty in our skies. […]
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Rowen Newsletter: December 18, 2025
A Milestone Year Marked by Leadership, Investments and Engagement Rowen 2025: A Year of Growth, Community, and Impact. We are incredibly proud of the progress Rowen has made in advancing our mission to shape a healthier, more sustainable and innovative future for Georgia. This year was marked by strategic growth, new partnerships and collaboration that established a strong foundation for our vertical development.
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Insights from the 2025 Convergence Summit: The Mind
Have you ever been in a hospital with a pottery studio and music room? What about one with a DJ recording studio and performances by famous music artists? While it may seem like something out of a TV show, these artistic additions aren’t seen as unnecessary luxuries but rather necessities at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, […]