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Our

Community

Like Nowhere Else

ust like that other Rome, our city is
surrounded by seven hills. Founded in

J 1834, it was named after the Italian city.

Rome is the county seat of Floyd theaters. Broad Street is alive with
County and is positioned in the foothills restaurants and shops. The River District
of the Appalachian Mountains. The is under development, with many spots
confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula already welcoming guests.
rivers form the Coosa River and helps to Accessible by several major highways,
give Rome its beautiful landscapes. including U.S. Highway 411 and State
While our economy at one time was Route 20, we are only an hour away from
linked intricately with textile manufacturing, Atlanta and everything it has to offer.
Rome and Floyd County now host a Seeing our Clock Tower in the heart of
wide variety of businesses. Healthcare, downtown makes navigating our streets
education, and technology are also easy. Other landmarks include the
important sectors in our local economy. Myrtle Hill Cemetery with notable graves Did You
We are home to four institutions of and monuments, and the Chieftains Know?
higher education. Berry College, with its Museum/Major Ridge Home, a National
A Rome native, Dr.
unique mix of academics and agriculture, Historic Landmark, providing insight John Pemberton,
has the largest college campus in the into the Native American history invented the world’s
world. Shorter University is a private liberal of the region. favorite beverage –
Coca Cola.
arts institution. Georgia Highland College Enjoy the outdoors in one of our many
and Georgia Northwestern Technical parks, including Ridge Ferry Park along
College round out the educational the riverside. When we add everything
opportunities for our area. up, we know that Rome/Floyd County
Rome has a vibrant cultural trails are like no other.
scene, with museums, art galleries, and

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