{ "city": "Rome", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/romega.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee", "headline": "Committee to hear traffic concerns on Cedar Avenue and GDOT presentation", "summary": "The Public Works, Traffic, and Transit Committee will hear a presentation from GDOT and discuss traffic concerns on Cedar Avenue. Other items include a Sheriff's Office presentation on DUI reports and departmental monthly reports. The agenda is largely informational with no voting items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1140", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider Certificate of Appropriateness for 507 Cleveland Ave", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 507 Cleveland Avenue in the College Heights Historic District. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from April 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1129", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Gas station buffer reduction from 1,000 ft to 61 ft sought at 127 E 12th St", "summary": "The Rome Board of Adjustments will review six variance requests at its July 16 meeting. The most significant is a request to reduce the required buffer between a proposed convenience gas station at 127 East 12th Street and another gas station from 1,000 feet to 61 feet, and the buffer between that station and nearby single-family dwellings from 300 feet to 88 feet. Other requests involve sign setbacks, road frontage, rear setbacks, a fence, and a right-of-way setback.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1128", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider data center ordinance amendment", "summary": "The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding data centers. The agenda also includes several special use permit and rezoning requests for properties in the city and county. Public hearings on these applications will be held later in August by the respective commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1138", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Water & Sewer Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1139", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1120", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "General Administration Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss appointments to five boards", "summary": "The General Administration Committee will consider appointments or assignments to the Library Board, Landmarking Committee, Historic Preservation Committee, Floyd Health Board, and Rome Redevelopment Agency. The agenda lists only this item under Committee on Committees, with no further details on specific nominees or actions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1136", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1136", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Public hearings on annexation and 6 rezoning requests", "summary": "The Rome City Commission will hold public hearings on a request to annex 203 Burnett Ferry Road and six rezoning applications. They will also have first readings of ordinances to close portions of East 19th and 20th streets/alleys and to amend the downtown public consumption ordinance. Additional items include appointments to the Rome Redevelopment Agency and Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, and a city holiday closure on July 3.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1137", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1137", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Board to decide on variance creating landlocked parcel with zero road frontage", "summary": "The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider seven variance applications at its June 18, 2026 meeting. Requests include reducing road frontage, lot width, setbacks, and allowing accessory structures. The most unusual request seeks to create a landlocked parcel with no road frontage at 435 Fred Kelly Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1115", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-1115", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1113", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission to consider LHOST resolution and approve budget revision", "summary": "The Rome City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution regarding the Local Housing Option Sales Tax (LHOST) and to approve a revision to the 2025 budget. Both items are listed for discussion and potential action.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1133", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1133", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Alcohol Control Commission", "headline": "Consider a new Wine and Liquor Pouring License for First Watch at 413 Turner McCall Blvd.", "summary": "The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will meet on June 15, 2026 at City Hall. The commission will consider three new license applications: a Wine and Liquor Pouring License for First Watch at 413 Turner McCall Blvd., and Beer and Wine Package Licenses for Juice Mart LLC at 1439 N Broad St. (applicant Felipe Zamudio Martinex) and for 7 Hill Food Mart at 1024 N Broad St. (applicant Peermohammed Kamdar). An amendment to the DDA Public Consumption ordinance will also be discussed. Routine items include roll call, minutes, and a police report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1135", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1135", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Board will review minutes, finances and program updates", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority board will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes and financial statements. The board will also receive updates on the First Friday program, the upcoming conference, and the public consumption ordinance. A staff report will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1134", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-1134", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee", "headline": "Stonebridge Dr. intersection discussion at Traffic Commission", "summary": "The Public Works Committee, Traffic Commission, and Transit and Trails Committee will meet jointly. Items include traffic officer awards, an accident/DUI report, and a discussion of the Stonebridge Drive and Old Summerville Road intersection. The Public Works Committee will consider block party permits for two churches, a report on Conifer Ring private streets, and an update on the South Broad Bridge. The Transit Committee will review a financial statement from December 2025.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1132", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1132", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to consider 2025 budget revision", "summary": "The Rome Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 27, 2026, review December 2025 unaudited financial statements, and discuss a 2025 budget revision. No specific amounts or project names are provided in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1131", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider annexation and multiple rezoning requests", "summary": "The Rome City Commission will hold first readings on an annexation and several rezoning requests, including properties on Burnett Ferry Road, East 8th Street, North Avenue, and Asbury Drive. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Juneteenth, approval of recycling shortfall invoices, and appointments to local boards. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1130", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1130", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Water & Sewer Committee", "headline": "Water & Sewer Committee to discuss micro housing", "summary": "The Rome Water and Sewer Committee will hold a regular meeting on June 4, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and a discussion on micro housing under new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1126", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1126", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to review rezoning of Asbury Dr. properties from office to residential", "summary": "The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will consider several zoning and annexation applications, including rezoning multiple properties on Asbury Dr. and E. 8th St., an annexation, and a special use permit for a manufactured home. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission for final action.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1112", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1112", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Land Bank Authority", "headline": "Land Bank Authority to consider property applications and acquisitions", "summary": "The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will hold a meeting on June 2, 2026, to approve prior minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss property applications and acquisitions in executive session. Following the closed session, the board will take action on property applications and acquisition approvals. Discussion items include an update on 314 Wilson Avenue, a lot maintenance invoice, and other property updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1127", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1127", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review Rome City Schools 2026-2027 proposed budget", "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from March 2026 and review the proposed budget for Rome City Schools for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This is a discussion item, with no final decision indicated on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1123", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-1123", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Community Redevelopment Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2026 Action Plan Budget", "summary": "The Community Redevelopment Committee will consider the 2026 Action Plan Budget at this meeting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other business. No other substantive items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1124", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to hold hearings on four rezonings and vote on tow fees", "summary": "The Rome City Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a proposed multi-family development on North Broad Street that the Planning Commission denied. The commission will also vote on a resolution setting wrecker and towing fees. Additionally, the agenda includes recognition of scholarship recipients and several committee appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1125", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1125", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Board of Adjustments", "headline": "Board to vote on reducing buffer for convenience gas station from 1000 to 195 feet at 0 Martha Berry Blvd", "summary": "The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider seven variance applications on May 21, 2026. Applications include reducing buffer distances for convenience gas stations, allowing an 8-foot fence, reducing sign setbacks, and removing curb/sidewalk requirements. The board will also approve minutes from the April meeting and modify the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1105", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-1105", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1104", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Tree Board", "headline": "Tree Board to discuss ReLeaf Grant, tree concerns on E 4th Ave and Black Bluff Rd", "summary": "The Rome Tree Board will hear reports from city, county, Georgia Power, Berry College, and others. Old business includes the ReLeaf Grant for Covington Park/tree giveaway, state urban forest support, and a tree concern on E 4th Avenue. New business covers updates on the E 4th Avenue tree concerns and ash tree concerns on Black Bluff Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1119", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1119", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Alcohol Control Commission", "headline": "Alcohol Control Commission to consider three new alcohol license applications", "summary": "The Alcohol Control Commission will consider three new alcohol license requests at this meeting: a Beer and Wine Package License for Shorter 611 Inc., a Beer and Wine Package License for Juice Mart LLC, and a Beer, Wine, and Liquor Pouring License for Mr. Mezcal Mexican Grill LLC. The board will also discuss old business regarding a church distance buffer and hear an appeal of an alcohol sales permit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1118", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1118", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Downtown Development Authority to discuss annual assessment and strategic plan", "summary": "The board will vote on minutes, financials, and a maintenance grant. Discussion items include the annual assessment, strategic plan, and planning for the June 6th First Friday event. The meeting is largely procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1122", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-1122", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee", "headline": "Public Works and Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026", "summary": "The committee will discuss several public works items including a right of way closure petition by Rhino Waste Inc. and updates regarding Chulio Road. The agenda also includes discussions on storm drainage at Summerville Park and chain link fencing at the Turner Mccall Bridge.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1117", "minutes_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-1117", "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Fire Overview Committee", "headline": "Fire committee to review financials, chief's report for March-April", "summary": "The Rome-Floyd County Fire Overview Committee will consider minutes from November 2025, review financial statements, and hear the fire chief's report covering March and April operations, support, and manpower. No specific votes or binding actions are listed; the meeting is primarily an oversight briefing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1121", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.romega.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }