March 15, 2022
In 2019, when nearly every fast-food chain was rolling out a fried chicken sandwich, a company based in Ireland was making its move to be well-positioned to cash in on that trend. While the term “coated chicken” may not sound…Read more »
March 8, 2022
Leaders of the Appalachian Regional Commission visited Rome earlier this week and it was interesting to hear some of the comments from Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin. She stressed to the handful of local leaders who participated in the meet and…Read more »
February 21, 2022
While Rome and Floyd County are bringing a lot to the table — accessibility to health care and education, quality of life, available jobs-housing availability remain an issue. Looking at key economic drivers, Elyse Davis the community development manager for…Read more »
January 27, 2022
The repeated expansion of their business into countries around the world earned Rome-based Hydro Dynamics a new recognition by the state. As one of two companies recognized by the Georgia Department of Economic Development for not only expanding but consistently opening new…Read more »
January 19, 2022
The Rome Floyd Development Authority board approved expenditures up to $150,000 for personnel and site remediation for the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property. The authority is purchasing the 130-plus acres off Division Street from the state. The tentative closing…Read more »
January 18, 2022
As behind-the-scenes work turns into land cleared and steel rising, local development authorities are seeking to continue that momentum. That joint effort will be discussed at a meeting of members of the authorities during a day-long session on Feb. 18….Read more »
January 12, 2022
With the expectation that a large spec building in the works for Calhoun Highway near Ga. 140 will move fast, Plymouth Industrial REIT is planning to construct another large building on the same property. On Wednesday morning, Missy Kendrick, president of…Read more »
January 7, 2022
Two housing-related applications were backed by the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission during their first meeting of the year. The first application is to rezone 3.4 acres along First Avenue and Fourth Street from Community Commercial and Light Industrial to Multifamily-Residential to…Read more »
January 4, 2022
The past year was scattered, smothered, and covered with new growth and the prospect of growth to come. From major hospital deals to expanded opportunities by way of available land, Rome and Floyd County saw lots of changes in 2021….Read more »
December 28, 2021
The purchase of the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property was delayed when access to the complex wasn’t included in the original land survey. However, it appears the issue concerning ingress and egress at the site on Charlton Street has…Read more »