Co-working Space has become a popular trend, so there must be something to it.A recent article in the Havard Business Review studied why co-working spaces were successful, "unlike a traditional office, coworking spaces consist of members who work for a range of different companies, ventures, and projects. Because there is little direct competition or internal politics, they don’t feel they have to put on a work persona to fit in. Working amidst people doing different kinds of work can also make one’s own work identity stronger.: Read the full article here:
Havard Business Review: Why People Thrive In Co-Working Space  People have worked in coffee shops for years, yet the co-working space offers the advantage of a true working environment, free from the distractions of a retail location. 

Roswell recently added a co-working space with a mixture of executive offices on Canton Street called Workspace @ Canton Street Crossing.  With a convenient location to restaurants and Canton Street shopping, this space is attracting small business owners and work-from-home / remote workers looking to avoid distractions of kids or a looming pile of laundry at their home office.  Touting that they are "dog-friendly" also adds an element of increased productivity (dog = happy; happy = productive). See www.CantonStreetCrossing.com for more info.