AS I SEE IT

AS I SEE IT

Exciting things are happening all over Rome, and things are taking shape!

The NOVA River District mixed-use residential/retail development is finally beginning to rise skyward on West Third Street, a dream come true. In fact, it would be hard to list all the different residential developments on the books, from Sparrow Point on Martha Berry Highway to The Maxwell in West Rome, to name a few. As those projects come to fruition, we are working diligently to bring additional good-paying jobs to our community. I’m confident you’ll be hearing announcements in that regard over the next few months.

The Rome Police Department has moved into a new home at 375 Technology Parkway in West Rome, pending a decision on a permanent new home for the agency. One of the priorities for the new City Commission this year is to prioritize the order of projects that will be funded by a Special Purpose Sales Tax that voters passed last November. Those decisions will pave the way for Rome to continue its growth into the future.

In the meantime, enjoy the latest issue of BRIDGES magazine with features on Finance Director Toni Rhinehart and her Finance Department team, the Stonebridge Golf Club, Rome businessman Ira Levy and his effort to restore so many of our beautiful downtown buildings, the new Rome Emperors, the stunning South Meadows housing development, celebrate with McRae, Smith, and Peek law firm as they reach a historic milestone, and much more.

Sincerely,

Sammy Rich

Rome City Manager

601 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161

706.236.4400