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Fulton County · Georgia

Roswell: history on the Square, tech on Route 400

Roswell is a mill town founded by Roswell King that now has a high-tech corridor along Route 400. About 92,833 people lived here at the 2020 Census, and its businesses range from gift shops near the Square to software firms.

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Two customers in one city

Roswell Town Square at 610 Atlanta St. is a green laid out in King's original town plan, dating to 1839. The Square hosts art shows and festivals such as the Mother's Day Colors Festival of Arts, and the community lights its tree there on the first Saturday in December.

The Magnolia Storytelling Festival, the Wine Festival, a July 4 fireworks event and a Memorial Day ceremony described as Georgia's largest fill the calendar. The visitor who browses the Square is a different buyer from the firm leasing space along Route 400.

Roswell's history as a selling point

Roswell King planned a cotton mill on Vickery Creek in the 1830s, and the city charter followed in 1854. The visitor site points to historic homes and gardens and to walking tours with a downloadable guide.

A tour guide, an inn or a gift shop can build a page around that interest. Someone planning a visit searches the story first and the shop second.

Partners who support owners

Roswell Inc. keeps a resource directory of partners, including the Roswell Downtown Development Authority, the Greater North Fulton Chamber and Select Fulton. SCORE North Metro Atlanta offers free or low-cost volunteer mentors, and the UGA SBDC at Georgia State University gives free, confidential one-on-one consulting by appointment on planning, financing, accounting, marketing and procurement.

We handle the digital pieces those mentors may mention but seldom build.

Questions from Roswell owners

My business serves tourists and local residents. Which do I design for?

Both. We build separate pages for each group and track which one brings leads, so you can lean toward the one that pays.

I sell to companies along Route 400. Is that different?

The process is the same: a page for your buyer, a list of inquiries and a report on what converts. The wording and the search terms differ.

What is the first step?

A free 15 or 30 minute call, booked on the contact page. Say in the form if you would like to meet in person.

Sources for the facts on this page: Roswell, Georgia, Wikipedia · Roswell Town Square, Explore Georgia · Partner Resources, Roswell Inc. · Visit Roswell

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