Trivia to know about Rome, Georgia
• Floyd County/Rome City population: 96,000
• Rome’s name is a tribute to the Italian city of Rome, as it was built on seven hills with a river running between (Oostanaula River and Etowah River converge into Coosa River)
• The community’s earliest residents, the Cherokee Indians, called Rome “The Enchanted Land,” where the rivers meet and the mountains begin
• The community offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities
• The Rome Chamber of Commerce offers a young professionals program (YPROME) that hosts networking and professional development events throughout the year
• Rome is known as “The Capital of Northwest Georgia,” drawing residents from throughout the region for medical, educational, recreational and cultural services
• The community continues to carefully preserve its rich historical and natural resources
• Floyd County is ranked 11th in economic strength among Georgia’s 159 counties
Offers a moderate climate with seasonal changes:
Winter: average High 50°F
Spring: average High 70°F
Summer: average High 88°
Fall: average High 70°F
Average annual rainfall: 47 inches
Education
• Berry College – the world’s largest college campus
• Shorter University • Georgia Highland’s College
• Georgia Northwestern Technical College
• Six high schools, three private schools, and Georgia School for the Deaf
Medicine
• Floyd Medical Center
• Redmond Regional Medical Center
• Harbin Clinic
Business
- International Paper
- Pirelli Tire North American Headquarters
- Georgia Power – Plant Hammond
- Southeastern Mills
- Kellogg Company
- Suzuki Manufacturing
- Wheeler’s
- Ball Metal Beverage Container
Recreation
• Rome Braves, a Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves
• NAIA National Football Championship
• USTA Tennis Tournaments
• Three 18-hole golf courses, four 9-hole courses, and two public driving ranges
• Rome Symphony Orchestra
• Rome Little Theatre
• Riverside Park and Berry College, offering great hiking, biking, and jogging trails
Distance from Rome to:
Ft. Payne, Ala.: 42.2 miles ~
Atlanta, Ga.: 67 miles ~
Chattanooga, Tenn.: 68 miles
Birmingham, Ala.: 125 miles ~
Athens, Ga.: 128 miles
Tuscaloosa, Ala.: 184 miles
Nashville, Tenn.: 200 miles