July 31, 2023
The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority is using a federal grant to not only assess current properties with potential environmental hazards but also to compile a list of additional properties for future development. A presentation Wednesday outlined some of the work going on…Read more »
July 25, 2023
Looking at a former manufacturing site that nature has nearly taken back, it appears overgrown and rundown — but to some it looks like an industrial recruitment tool. The Rome Floyd County Development Authority will present its plans on Wednesday…Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rome’s Hydro Dynamics has been recognized again by the Georgia Department of Economic Development for continually expanding their business into new international markets. Hydro Dynamics was awarded a 2023 GLOBE award for its expansion into Mexico, South Africa and Slovenia,…Read more »
July 14, 2023
JOIN US FOR A PUBLIC MEETING ON EPA BROWNFIELD COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING: Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81690978908?pwd=qvjxvggrrwtwse9aqvjjaur3blpyqt09 Meeting ID: 816 9097 8908 Passcode: 412441 LOCATION: ROME FLOYD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OFFICE…Read more »
July 12, 2023
A new industry is coming to the Northwest Georgia Regional Industrial Park in Shannon. On Wednesday, the Gordon County/Floyd County Joint Development Authority approved the sale of 10.4 acres in the park to Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based Power and Rubber Supply for…Read more »
June 21, 2023
The Citizens SPLOST Advisory Committee has started work on narrowing down the list of potential projects to be included in a special purpose, local option sales tax package in November, and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority is hoping that its…Read more »
June 20, 2023
Rome and Floyd County’s newest employer could be up and running by October or early November. Harry Patel, managing partner with Swami Compounding, told the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority on Tuesday that the blueprints are expected to be delivered in…Read more »
June 19, 2023
Swami Compounding announced Friday they will be locating in a 110,000 square-foot manufacturing facility at 29 Westside Industrial Blvd. in West Rome. The Rome Floyd County Development Authority worked with the company to identify an available building suitable for operations….Read more »
June 19, 2023
Soil and groundwater testing at the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property on Division Street, now dubbed the Battey Business Complex, has been showing positive results. Rome-Floyd County Development Authority President Missy Kendrick told the authority board that initial testing…Read more »
April 26, 2023
It is no secret that Rome Floyd County is truly a remarkable place to live, work and play. Broad Street is the representative main street for the State of Georgia and few small towns can boast of the diverse healthcare…Read more »