A feasibility study commissioned by Roswell’s economic development entity and unveiled April 27 recommends that a 90-room “business friendly” hotel be built on the Historic Town Square.

“To remain competitive as a business destination, we need to increase the number of quality hotel options available to people doing business in our city,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc.

Roswell Inc. funded the study with Visit Roswell GA and Georgia Power. Its author, the Highland Group, an Atlanta-based hotel consultant, recommends a new hotel next to Founders Square, site of Haigwood Studios, as part of a mixed-use development that also would have stores, residences and offices.

Roswell Inc. said it would take the study data and work with local developers, property owners and hotel operators "to attract the right project for this area." Information: http://bit.ly/2pEqE72

The study included site analysis, interviews with hotel companies, analysis of competitive hotel data, and interviews with stakeholders, including large employers that host business travelers.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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