Rome, Georgia

Redevelopment Agency

The Rome Redevelopment Agency will open the meeting, approve the minutes from its September 5 2025 meeting, and consider a TAD application submitted by RNG Investments, LLC for the Match Point Way project. Any additional items will be addressed under Other Business.

• Approval of September 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of TAD application for Match Point Way submitted by RNG Investments, LLC

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Rome/Floyd discutirá una propuesta de enmienda al Código Unificado de Desarrollo de Tierras (ULDC) con respecto a los centros de datos. La agenda también incluye varias solicitudes de permisos de uso especial y rezonificación para propiedades en la ciudad y el condado. Las audiencias públicas sobre estas solicitudes se llevarán a cabo más adelante en agosto por las comisiones respectivas.

• Enmienda a la ordenanza ULDC relacionada con Centros de Datos
• Permiso de Uso Especial para casa de huéspedes (5-15 personas) en 155 S. Avery Road, Rome (SUP26-07-02)
• Rezonificación de Comercial Comunitario y Residencial Suburbano a Residencial Multifamiliar en 3709/3689 Martha Berry Highway y 0 North Highway 27 (Z26-08-05)
• Permiso de Uso Especial para residencial multifamiliar en 10 Highway 411, Rome (SUP26-08-02)
• Rezonificación de Industrial Pesado a Institucional de Oficinas en 1 Innovation Way, Rome (Z26-08-01)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for property at 226 B Broad Street in the Between the Rivers Historic District. The agenda also includes approval of the April 2026 minutes and other routine procedural items.

• COA 847-26: Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness at 226 B Broad Street in Between the Rivers Historic District

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hear 11 variance requests, including several to reduce setbacks and buffers for churches, gas stations, and residential properties. Notably, two applications seek to dramatically reduce minimum buffer distances for convenience gas stations, including one that would allow a gas station within 10 feet of a daycare center. The board also will consider requests to reduce frontage, lot width, and setback requirements on multiple lots.

• BOA26-08-08: Reduce buffer between convenience gas station and daycare from 600' to 10' at 2022 Redmond Cir
• BOA26-08-09: Reduce buffer between convenience gas station and church from 600' to 235' at 1301 Shorter Ave
• BOA26-07-03: Reduce rear setback on church from 50' to 18' and 16' at 306 Coker Dr
• BOA26-08-01: Reduce road frontage from 60' to 45' at 2 Walker Dr
• BOA26-08-11: Remove curb/gutter and street improvement requirements at multiple parcels on Waddell and Stonewall Sts

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is reviewing land use requests for properties in the city and county. These include requests for rezoning and special use permits for specific residential uses. Decisions will later be acted upon by the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission.

• Z26-07-03: Rezone 7050 Cave Spring Road SW from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential
• SUP26-09-03: Special Use Permit for backyard chickens at 4865 Rockmart Hwy.
• SUP26-09-02: Special Use Permit for an Independent Sober Living Home/Peer Support at 4 E 9th St.
• Z/SUP26-07-01: Rezone 20 Ford Street to Suburban Residential and Special Use Permit for a manufactured home
• Z26-09-01: Rezone 63 Old Lindale Rd. from Multifamily Residential to Suburban Residential

Community Redevelopment Committee

Finance Committee

The Rome Finance Committee will review the June 2026 financial statements and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also discuss the 2026 tax millage rate.

• Approve minutes from July 10, 2026 meeting
• Review June 2026 Financial Statements
• 2026 Tax Millage Discussion

General Administration Committee

The General Administration Committee will hold a discussion on the Tennis Center, led by Lisa Smith. No specific actions, contracts, or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Sam King Room.

• Discussion of the Tennis Center (presented by Lisa Smith)

Tree Board

The City of Rome Tree Board will meet to review reports from city and county partners. The board is discussing tree removals on E 4th Avenue and the recommendation of Terry Paige for membership.

• Tree removal on E 4th Avenue
• Tree concerns on E 4th Avenue and Blacks Bluff Road
• Membership recommendation for Terry Paige
• TRAQ Certification Class at Rome-Floyd ECO Center
• Planning for March 2027 Tree Giveaway

Alcohol Control Commission

The commission is meeting to review applications for beer, wine, and liquor licenses. This includes one tabled request from a previous meeting and three new requests.

• Beer and Wine Package License request for 7 Hill Food Mart (1024 N. Broad St.)
• Wine and Liquor Pouring License request for First Watch (413 Turner McCall Blvd.)
• Beer and Wine Package License request for Juice Mart LLC (1439 N Broad St.)
• Beer Package License request for Latino Food Mart (702 Shorter Ave.)

Board of Adjustments

La Junta de Ajustes de Rome revisará seis solicitudes de varianza en su reunión del 16 de julio. La más significativa es una solicitud para reducir la zona amortiguadora requerida entre una propuesta de gasolinera de conveniencia en 127 East 12th Street y otra gasolinera de 1,000 pies a 61 pies, y la zona amortiguadora entre esa estación y las viviendas unifamiliares cercanas de 300 pies a 88 pies. Otras solicitudes involucran retranqueos de letreros, frente de carretera, retranqueos traseros, una cerca y un retranqueo de derecho de vía.

• BOA26-07-05: 127 E 12th St – reducir zona amortiguadora de gasolinera de 1,000 ft a 61 ft y zona amortiguadora residencial de 300 ft a 88 ft.
• BOA26-07-01: 2 Sweetwater Lane – reducir retranqueo de letrero de 20 ft a 15 ft 8 in desde el derecho de vía.
• BOA26-07-02: 1 Lucille Ave – reducir frente de carretera y ancho de lote de 150 ft a 87 ft (lote 1) y 72 ft (lote 2).
• BOA26-07-03: 306 Coker Drive – reducir retranqueos traseros de 25 ft a 18 ft 7 in (sureste) y 16 ft 6 in (noroeste).
• BOA26-07-06: 0 E 13th St – reducir el retranqueo requerido desde el derecho de vía de 20 ft a 0 ft cerca de la rotonda propuesta.

Historic Preservation Commission

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de Certificado de Adecuación para 507 Cleveland Avenue en el Distrito Histórico de College Heights. La junta también aprobará la agenda y las actas de abril de 2026.

• COA 846-26: 507 Cleveland Avenue – Distrito Histórico de College Heights
• Aprobación de las Actas de abril de 2026

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 2026 meeting by common consent. The commission also approved Certificate of Appropriateness COA 846-26 for 507 Cleveland Ave in the College Heights Historic District, with a 4-0 vote. No opposition was recorded.

• Approved agenda (common consent)
• Approved March 2026 minutes (common consent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 507 Cleveland Ave (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review an ordinance to close portions of East 19th and 20th streets. The meeting also includes a proposed amendment to the Downtown Public Consumption Ordinance.

• Ordinance to close portions of streets/alleys on East 19th and 20th
• Downtown Public Consumption Ordinance Amendment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2026 Preliminary Tax Digest. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of 2026 Preliminary Tax Digest
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed four preliminary 2026 tax millage rate scenarios and the impact on City M&O, City Capital, and School M&O rates. They noted a 1.4% growth in the preliminary tax digest and discussed Tax Allocation Districts, including the dissolution of TAD2 and early payoff of TAD4. No formal action or vote was taken; further discussion will continue at the July 21 meeting.

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

El Comité de Obras Públicas, Tráfico y Tránsito escuchará una presentación de GDOT y discutirá preocupaciones de tráfico en Cedar Avenue. Otros puntos incluyen una presentación de la Oficina del Sheriff sobre informes de DUI y reportes mensuales departamentales. La agenda es principalmente informativa y no contiene puntos de votación.

• Presentación de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Floyd sobre informes de DUI
• Presentación de GDOT sobre asuntos de transporte
• Discusión de preocupaciones de tráfico en Cedar Avenue
• Reportes departamentales mensuales de Obras Públicas

Planning Commission

Water & Sewer Committee

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Rome llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre una solicitud para anexar 203 Burnett Ferry Road y seis solicitudes de rezonificación. También realizarán las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para cerrar porciones de las calles/callejones East 19th y 20th y para enmendar la ordenanza de consumo público en el centro. Otros puntos incluyen nombramientos para la Rome Redevelopment Agency y la Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, y un cierre de la ciudad por feriado el 3 de julio.

• Audiencia pública sobre la anexión de 203 Burnett Ferry Road (parcela H13I143) zonificada como Community Commercial; la Comisión de Planificación recomendó la aprobación 7-2.
• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 321 East 8th Street y 318 East 8th Street de Multifamily Residential a Neighborhood Office Commercial; la Comisión de Planificación aprobó cada una 9-0.
• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 207½ North Avenue de Light Industrial a High Density Traditional Residential; la Comisión de Planificación aprobó 9-0.
• Primera lectura de la ordenanza para cerrar porciones de las calles/callejones East 19th y 20th.
• Primera lectura de la Enmienda a la Ordenanza de Consumo Público del Centro con el mapa del área actualizado (2026).

The City Commission denied the annexation of 203 Burnett Ferry Road by a 6-1 vote. Five rezoning requests were approved unanimously. First readings were held for a street closing ordinance and an amendment to downtown alcohol consumption regulations.

• Denied annexation of 203 Burnett Ferry Road (6-1)
• Approved rezone 321 E 8th St from Multifamily Residential to Neighborhood Office Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 318 E 8th St from Multifamily Residential to Neighborhood Office Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 207 ½ North Ave from Light Industrial to High Density Traditional Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 101, 102, 105 Asbury Drive from Office Institutional to Suburban Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 103, 104 Asbury Drive from Office Institutional to Multifamily Residential (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 8 and June 15 (unanimous)

General Administration Committee

El Comité de Administración General considerará nombramientos o asignaciones para la Junta de la Biblioteca, el Comité de Señalización de Monumentos, el Comité de Preservación Histórica, la Junta de Salud de Floyd y la Agencia de Redesarrollo de Rome. La agenda enumera solo este punto bajo el Comité de Comités, sin más detalles sobre nominados específicos o acciones.

• Library Board
• Landmarking Committee
• Historic Preservation Committee
• Floyd Health Board
• Rome Redevelopment Agency

The General Administration Committee unanimously recommended reappointments and new appointments to four city boards and committees. The recommendations will be forwarded to the City Commission for a vote on July 13, 2026. No action was taken to fill a vacancy on the Rome Redevelopment Agency.

• Recommended reappointing Monica Burge to the Library Board (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointing Ann Pullen and Evie McNiece to the Landmarking Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointing Logan Boss and appointing Ben Levy and Sara McElrath to the Historic Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended appointing Renaultha Houston to the Floyd Health Board (unanimous)
• Took no action on the Rome Redevelopment Agency vacancy

Board of Adjustments

La Junta de Ajustes de Rome considerará siete solicitudes de varianza en su reunión del 18 de junio de 2026. Las solicitudes incluyen la reducción del frente de carretera, el ancho del lote, los retranqueos y la autorización de estructuras accesorias. La solicitud más inusual busca crear una parcela sin salida y sin frente de carretera en 435 Fred Kelly Road.

• BOA26-06-11: 435 Fred Kelly Road – solicitud para crear una parcela sin salida con 0' de frente de carretera
• BOA26-06-09: 4 & 6 Webster Street – múltiples reducciones de retranqueo y frente en dos parcelas comerciales
• BOA26-06-05: 1561 Pleasant Valley Road SE – reducir el frente/ancho de 150' a 110' (Tract A) y 131' (Tract B)
• BOA26-06-06: 275 Donahoo Road – solicitud para colocar una estructura accesoria más cerca del derecho de vía que la estructura principal
• BOA26-06-01: 0 Stonewall St. – reducir el frente de carretera y el ancho del lote de 60' a 52' para dos lotes

The Rome-Floyd Board of Adjustments approved six zoning variance requests and denied one request to create a landlocked parcel at 435 Fred Kelly Road. The denial (4-2) followed concerns about emergency vehicle access. All approved variances passed 6-0, including reductions in road frontage, lot width, and setbacks across multiple properties.

• Approved road frontage/lot width reduction at 0 Stonewall St (6-0)
• Approved road frontage/lot width reduction at 118 and 116 East Main St (6-0)
• Approved road frontage/lot width reduction at 1561 Pleasant Valley Rd SE (6-0)
• Approved accessory structure setback variance at 275 Donahoo Rd (6-0)
• Approved multiple setback reductions at 4 and 6 Webster St (6-0)
• Approved front setback reduction with staff condition at 828 Old Rockmart Rd (6-0)
• Denied request to create landlocked parcel with 0' road frontage at 435 Fred Kelly Rd (4-2)

Historic Preservation Commission

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal de Rome llevará a cabo una reunión especial convocada para considerar una resolución relativa al Impuesto sobre Ventas para Opciones de Vivienda Local (LHOST) y para aprobar una revisión del presupuesto de 2025. Ambos puntos están programados para discusión y posible acción.

• Aprobar la Revisión del Presupuesto 2025
• Considerar la Resolución LHOST (Local Housing Option Sales Tax), con el anexo de Guía LHOST de GMA

The City Commission approved final revisions to the 2025 General Fund and Community Development Fund. The Commission also adopted a resolution requesting local legislation to establish a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST), which would require a future voter referendum.

• Approved 2025 budget revisions (5-3)
• Approved resolution requesting LHOST legislation for the 2026 General Assembly Special Session (6-1)

Alcohol Control Commission

La Comisión de Control de Alcohol de Rome se reunirá el 15 de junio de 2026 en el Ayuntamiento. La comisión considerará tres nuevas solicitudes de licencia: una Licencia de Servicio de Vino y Licores para First Watch en 413 Turner McCall Blvd., y Licencias de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para Juice Mart LLC en 1439 N Broad St. (solicitante Felipe Zamudio Martinex) y para 7 Hill Food Mart en 1024 N Broad St. (solicitante Peermohammed Kamdar). También se discutirá una enmienda a la ordenanza de Consumo Público de la DDA. Los puntos rutinarios incluyen el pase de lista, las actas y un informe policial.

• Considerar una Licencia de Servicio de Vino y Licores para First Watch, 413 Turner McCall Blvd.
• Considerar una Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para Juice Mart LLC, 1439 N Broad St. (Felipe Zamudio Martinex)
• Considerar una Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para 7 Hill Food Mart, 1024 N Broad St. (Peermohammed Kamdar)
• Discutir la Enmienda de Consumo Público de la DDA

The commission approved the May 18 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted unanimously to table Mr. Kamdar’s request for a new beer and wine package license at 7 Hill Food Mart. It also unanimously recommended that the Rome City Commission approve an ordinance expanding downtown public alcohol consumption to seven days per week.

• Approved May 18 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Tabled 7 Hill Food Mart beer & wine package license request (unanimous)
• No action taken on First Watch license application (no representative present)
• No action taken on Juice Mart LLC license application (no representative present)
• Recommended approval of downtown public alcohol consumption ordinance amendment to City Commission (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

La junta de la Downtown Development Authority considerará puntos rutinarios de la agenda, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y los estados financieros. La junta también recibirá actualizaciones sobre el programa First Friday, la próxima conferencia y la ordenanza de consumo público. Se presentará un informe del personal.

• Aprobar Actas
• Aprobar Finanzas
• Actualizar programa First Friday
• Actualizar planes de la Conferencia
• Actualizar Ordenanza de Consumo Público

The Downtown Development Authority board met on June 12, 2025. The board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Callette Hollingsworth and a second by Eric Tant, with all members in favor. The board also approved the financial report after a motion by Eric Tant and a second by Nika Cooper, with all members in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Rome se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 27 de mayo de 2026, revisar los estados financieros no auditados de diciembre de 2025 y discutir una revisión del presupuesto de 2025. No se proporcionan montos específicos ni nombres de proyectos en la agenda.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 27 de mayo de 2026
• Revisar los estados financieros no auditados de diciembre de 2025
• Considerar la revisión del presupuesto de 2025

The committee approved the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes by common consent. Chairman Wayne Robinson moved, and Commissioner Jill Fisher seconded, a recommendation to bring a Community Development Fund budget revision to the full City Commission for approval. Commissioners Bill Collins and Jill Fisher moved and seconded a proposal to have the finance committee forward a recommendation on a Local Hospitality Occupancy Sales Tax (LHOST) to be placed on the November referendum ballot.

• Approved May 27, 2026 minutes (common consent)
• Motion made to refer Community Development Fund budget revision recommendation to full Commission (motion by Chairman Wayne Robinson, seconded by Commissioner Jill Fisher)
• Motion made to refer LHOST recommendation to full Commission for November referendum (motion by Commissioner Bill Collins, seconded by Commissioner Jill Fisher)

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

El Comité de Obras Públicas, la Comisión de Tráfico y el Comité de Tránsito y Senderos se reunirán conjuntamente. Los puntos incluyen premios para oficiales de tráfico, un informe de accidentes/DUI y una discusión de la intersección de Stonebridge Drive y Old Summerville Road. El Comité de Obras Públicas considerará permisos de fiestas de cuadra para dos iglesias, un informe sobre las calles privadas de Conifer Ring y una actualización sobre el South Broad Bridge. El Comité de Tránsito revisará un estado financiero de diciembre de 2025.

• discusión de tráfico en Stonebridge Dr @ Old Summerville Rd.
• permiso de fiesta de cuadra de First Presbyterian Church (16 de agosto)
• permiso de fiesta de cuadra de Metropolitan Methodist Church (10 de junio)
• informe de las calles privadas de Conifer Ring
• actualización del South Broad Bridge

The committee approved investigating safety improvements for Stonebridge Drive at Old Summerville Rd, including a potential roundabout. Two requests for temporary street closures for church events were approved. No action was taken regarding tax relief for private roads in Conifer Ring.

• Approved investigation of safety improvements at Stonebridge Drive and Old Summerville Rd
• Approved closure of E 3rd Ave (East 2nd St to E 3rd St) on August 16, 2026
• Approved closure of 7th Avenue (Broad St to E 1st St) on June 20, 2026
• Approved May meeting minutes

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Rome llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas sobre una anexión y varias solicitudes de rezonificación, incluyendo propiedades en Burnett Ferry Road, East 8th Street, North Avenue y Asbury Drive. La agenda también incluye una proclama para Juneteenth, la aprobación de facturas por déficit de reciclaje y nombramientos para juntas locales. Se escucharán comentarios públicos sobre temas en la agenda y temas fuera de la agenda.

• Anexión de 203 Burnett Ferry Road (zonificado como Community Commercial) — la Comisión de Planificación recomienda la aprobación 7-2
• Rezonificación de 321 y 318 East 8th Street de Multifamily Residential a Neighborhood Office Commercial — recomendado 9-0
• Rezonificación de 207 ½ North Avenue de Light Industrial a High Density Traditional Residential — recomendado 9-0
• Rezonificación de propiedades en 101-105 y 103-104 Asbury Drive (de Office Institutional a Suburban/Multifamily Residential) — recomendado 9-0 cada una
• Aprobar facturas por déficit de reciclaje del primer trimestre (enero–marzo) divididas entre el condado, la comisión de residuos sólidos y el fondo general

The Rome City Commission approved payments of $60,948.36 each for the City of Rome and the Solid Waste Commission to cover the Recycling Center's operating deficit. The Commission also approved appointments to the Rome Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia, and set public hearings for six proposed annexations and rezonings.

• Approved $60,948.36 payments for Recycling Center deficit (unanimous)
• Appointed Tabitha Helms and Joseph Wright to Rome Redevelopment Agency (6-1)
• Appointed Keruin Ruiz to Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia (5-2)
• Tabled motion to table Ruiz appointment (failed 3-5)
• Set public hearings for six annexations and rezonings (June 22)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Closed administrative offices on June 19 for Juneteenth
• Announced committee meetings for June 10-16

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Rome/Floyd considerará diversas solicitudes de zonificación y anexión, incluyendo la rezonificación de múltiples propiedades en Asbury Dr. y E. 8th St., una anexión y un permiso de uso especial para una casa prefabricada. Las recomendaciones se enviarán a la Comisión de la Ciudad de Rome y a la Comisión del Condado de Floyd para la acción final.

• Solicitud de anexión para 203 Burnett Ferry Rd. (actualmente zonificada como C-C)
• Rezonificar 101, 102, 105 Asbury Dr. de O-I a Residencial Suburbano
• Rezonificar 103, 104 Asbury Dr. de O-I a Residencial Multifamiliar
• Rezonificar 319 & 321 E. 8th St. de M-R a Comercial de Oficinas de Vecindario
• Permiso de uso especial para casa prefabricada en 112 Lock & Dam Rd.

The Commission approved six rezoning and annexation requests for properties in the City of Rome. Additionally, a special use permit for a manufactured home in Floyd County was approved with specific conditions regarding the home's orientation.

• Approved annexation of 203 Burnett Ferry Rd. (7-2)
• Approved rezoning of 101, 102, and 105 Asbury Dr. from Office Institutional to Suburban Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 103 and 104 Asbury Dr. from Office Institutional to Multifamily Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 321 E. 8th Street from Multifamily Residential to Neighborhood Office Commercial (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 319 E. 8th Street from Multifamily Residential to Neighborhood Office Commercial (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 207 ½ North Ave. from Light Industrial to High Density Traditional Residential (9-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for manufactured home at 112 Lock & Dam Rd. provided it faces the public right-of-way (9-0)

Water & Sewer Committee

El Comité de Agua y Alcantarillado de Rome llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 4 de junio de 2026. La agenda incluye la aprobación de actas, un informe financiero y una discusión sobre la microvivienda bajo nuevos asuntos.

• Discusión sobre la microvivienda (presentación del personal) bajo nuevos asuntos

The Water & Sewer Committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting. It noted that the bid for the water building drive‑through was $22,000, exceeding the $10,000 budget, and decided to cover the overage by reallocating savings from a vehicle purchase downgrade. No other actions were decided; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved covering budget overage on water building drive‑through bid by reallocating vehicle purchase savings
• Scheduled Enterprise Corner water‑only line bids to open July 16, 2026
• Planned update on New Water Treatment Plant for August committee meeting

Land Bank Authority

La Autoridad del Banco de Tierras de Rome-Floyd County llevará a cabo una reunión el 2 de junio de 2026, para aprobar actas anteriores, recibir una actualización financiera y discutir solicitudes y adquisiciones de propiedades en sesión ejecutiva. Después de la sesión cerrada, la junta tomará medidas sobre las aprobaciones de solicitudes y adquisiciones de propiedades. Los temas de discusión incluyen una actualización sobre 314 Wilson Avenue, una factura de mantenimiento de lotes y otras actualizaciones de propiedades.

• Aprobación de las actas de marzo y abril de 2026
• Actualización financiera de Toni Rhinehart o Dylan Nelson
• Sesión ejecutiva para la discusión de solicitudes y adquisiciones de propiedades
• Acciones sobre las aprobaciones de solicitudes y adquisiciones de propiedades
• Discusión sobre la actualización de 314 Wilson Avenue y la factura de mantenimiento de lotes

The Rome/Floyd Land Bank Authority tabled offers to purchase two vacant lots at 109 and 111 Mary St and discussed progress on a new home build and lot maintenance.

• Approved amended March and April minutes
• Tabled offers for 109 & 111 Mary St properties
• Scheduled next meeting for July 7, 2026

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas considerará la aprobación de las actas de marzo de 2026 y revisará el presupuesto propuesto para Rome City Schools para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Este es un punto de discusión, sin que se indique una decisión final en la agenda.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión de marzo de 2026
• Revisar el presupuesto propuesto de Rome City Schools para 2026-2027

The Finance Committee heard a presentation on the Rome City Schools FY27 budget, which totals approximately $87M in both revenues and expenditures. City Manager Sammy Rich clarified that the committee and City Commission do not approve the school budget, but take it under advisement. No votes were taken on any substantive item; only the prior meeting's minutes were approved by common consent.

• Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 meeting by common consent
• Took FY27 Rome City Schools budget under advisement (no vote)

Community Redevelopment Committee

El Comité de Redesarrollo Comunitario considerará el Presupuesto del Plan de Acción 2026 en esta reunión. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y otros asuntos. No se enumeran otros elementos sustantivos.

• Community Redevelopment – 2026 Action Plan Budget

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Rome llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cuatro solicitudes de rezonificación, incluyendo un desarrollo multifamiliar propuesto en North Broad Street que la Comisión de Planificación denegó. La comisión también votará sobre una resolución que establece las tarifas de grúas y remolque. Además, la agenda incluye el reconocimiento de los beneficiarios de becas y varios nombramientos de comités.

• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 421 Cedar Avenue de Industrial Ligero a Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad
• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 433 Walter Street de Comercial Comunitario a Residencial Tradicional de Baja Densidad
• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 304 E 19th Street de Industrial Ligero a Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad
• Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 1029-1039 North Broad Street y Dwinell Street a Residencial Multifamiliar (la Comisión de Planificación denegó sin perjuicio)
• Resolución para establecer las tarifas de grúas y remolque

The commission approved the May 11 minutes by unanimous consent. It adopted the updated wrecker and towing fee schedule unanimously. It also unanimously approved four rezoning requests—421 Cedar Avenue, 433 Walter Street, 304 E 19th Street, and the conversion of 1029‑1039 N Broad Street and Dwinell Street properties to multi‑family residential. Action on appointments to the Rome Redevelopment Agency and Northwest Georgia Housing Authority was deferred to the June 8 meeting.

• Approved May 11 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved wrecker & towing fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 421 Cedar Ave to high‑density traditional residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 433 Walter St to low‑density traditional residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 304 E 19th St to high‑density traditional residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1029‑1039 N Broad St & Dwinell St to multi‑family residential (unanimous)
• Deferred appointments to Rome Redevelopment Agency and Northwest Georgia Housing Authority to June 8 (consensus)

Board of Adjustments

La Junta de Ajustes de Rome considerará siete solicitudes de varianza el 21 de mayo de 2026. Las solicitudes incluyen la reducción de las distancias de amortiguamiento para gasolineras de conveniencia, permitir una cerca de 8 pies, reducir los retrocesos de los letreros y eliminar los requisitos de bordillos/aceras. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión de abril y modificará la agenda.

• BOA26-04-05: Reducir el amortiguador entre gasolineras de conveniencia de 1,000' a 195' y de 300' a 30' cerca de viviendas unifamiliares en 0 Martha Berry Blvd.
• BOA26-04-06: Reducir el amortiguador entre gasolineras de conveniencia e iglesias de 600' a 200' y escuelas de 600' a 579' en 0 New Calhoun Hwy.
• BOA26-04-07: Reducir el amortiguador entre gasolineras de conveniencia de 300' a 100' y de 300' a 294' cerca de viviendas unifamiliares en 3624 Alabama Hwy.
• BOA26-05-05: Reducir el retroceso del letrero frontal de 100' a 25' en 5600 Alabama Hwy (zona de Industria Pesada).
• BOA26-05-07: Reducir los retrocesos frontales en múltiples lotes en 0 Billy Pyle Rd. de 25' a 20', 15' y 18' para diferentes lotes.

The Board of Adjustments denied three variance applications for gas‑station buffer reductions, voting 7‑0, 7‑0, and 6‑1 respectively. It approved an 8‑foot fence at 5 West Brook Dr. (5‑1) and a front‑sign setback reduction to 29 feet at 5600 Alabama Hwy (6‑0). The request to remove curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements for a multi‑family project was denied without prejudice (6‑0). No decision was recorded for the setback reductions on Billy Pyle Rd.

• Denied variance BOA26-04-05 (Martha Berry Blvd) 7-0
• Denied variance BOA26-04-06 (New Calhoun Hwy) 7-0
• Denied variance BOA26-04-07 (3624 Alabama Hwy) 6-1
• Approved 8‑ft fence at 5 West Brook Dr. SW 5-1
• Approved front sign setback reduction to 29' at 5600 Alabama Hwy 6-0
• Denied without prejudice street‑improvement removal request BOA26-05-06 6-0
• No decision recorded for setback reductions at Billy Pyle Rd. (application pending)

Historic Preservation Commission

Tree Board

La Junta de Árboles de Rome escuchará informes de la ciudad, el condado, Georgia Power, Berry College y otros. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen la Subvención ReLeaf para Covington Park/entrega de árboles, el apoyo al bosque urbano estatal y una preocupación sobre un árbol en E 4th Avenue. Los asuntos nuevos cubren actualizaciones sobre las preocupaciones de los árboles en E 4th Avenue y preocupaciones sobre los fresnos en Black Bluff Road.

• Subvención ReLeaf - Covington Park/Entrega de Árboles
• Actualización sobre las preocupaciones de los árboles en E 4th Avenue
• Preocupaciones sobre los fresnos en Black Bluff Road
• Soporte Técnico del Bosque Urbano de GA
• Informes de la ciudad, el condado, Georgia Power, Berry College, Oficina de Extensión, Comisión Forestal de Georgia

The Tree Board approved that the two large trees on the First Baptist Church property on 4th Avenue will be removed simultaneously this summer. Removal will be contracted to a local company and the board will be updated once scheduling is finalized. No final decision was made on a replacement species, though Sawtooth Oak was discussed. The board also agreed to share educational information about Ash‑tree decline with the public through the UGA Extension office.

• Scheduled simultaneous removal of two trees at First Baptist Church (summer)
• Contract to be awarded to a local company for tree removal
• Sawtooth Oak discussed as possible replacement; no final decision made
• Agreed to share Ash‑tree educational resources with residents via UGA Extension

Alcohol Control Commission

La Comisión de Control de Alcohol considerará tres nuevas solicitudes de licencias de alcohol en esta reunión: una Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para Shorter 611 Inc., una Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para Juice Mart LLC, y una Licencia de Servicio de Cerveza, Vino y Licor para Mr. Mezcal Mexican Grill LLC. La junta también discutirá asuntos pendientes relacionados con un margen de distancia de iglesias y escuchará una apelación de un permiso de venta de alcohol.

• Nueva Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino en 611 Shorter Ave. (Shorter 611 Inc., solicitante Twinkle Amit Rachh)
• Nueva Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino en 1439 N Broad St. (Juice Mart LLC, solicitante Felipe Zamudio Martinex)
• Nueva Licencia de Servicio de Cerveza, Vino y Licor en 201 Broad St. (Mr. Mezcal Mexican Grill LLC, solicitante Heriberto Trujillo Sanchez)
• Asuntos Pendientes: Caress Cason – Margen de Distancia de Iglesias
• Apelación de Permiso de Venta de Alcohol por Destinee Crocker

The Alcohol Control Commission approved a beer package license for Shorter 611 Inc. and a beer, wine, and liquor pouring license for Mr. Mezcal Mexican Grill LLC. The commission also approved an alcohol sales permit appeal for Destinee Crocker. No action was taken on a request for a license at Juice Mart LLC.

• Approved beer package license for Shorter 611 Inc. (3-1)
• Approved beer, wine, and liquor pouring license for Mr. Mezcal Mexican Grill LLC (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales permit appeal for Destinee Crocker (unanimous)
• No action taken on beer and wine package license request for Juice Mart LLC.
• Chairman Cooper stated the commission will not recommend a change to the method of measurement for alcohol distances

Downtown Development Authority

La junta votará sobre las actas, los estados financieros y una subvención de mantenimiento. Los temas de discusión incluyen la evaluación anual, el plan estratégico y la planificación para el evento First Friday del 6 de junio. La reunión es principalmente procedimental.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior
• Aprobar los informes financieros
• Considerar la subvención de mantenimiento
• Discutir la evaluación anual
• Revisar el plan estratégico

The Downtown Development Authority approved the April 2026 minutes and a new maintenance grant for facade improvements. The board also discussed strategic planning and upcoming community events.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Maintenance Grant for facade improvements
• Discussed strategic planning and Historic Downtown goals
• Discussed upcoming June 6th First Friday event details

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

El comité discutirá varios temas de obras públicas, incluyendo una petición de cierre de derecho de vía por parte de Rhino Waste Inc. y actualizaciones relacionadas con Chulio Road. La agenda también incluye discusiones sobre el drenaje pluvial en Summerville Park y la cerca de malla ciclónica en el Turner Mccall Bridge.

• Petición de Rhino Waste Inc. para el Cierre de Derecho de Vía
• Actualización de Chulio Road
• Problema de Drenaje Pluvial en Summerville Park
• Cerca de Malla Ciclónica en Turner Mccall Bridge
• Informe de Accidentes/DUI

The committee approved a petition to close Ford Street SE and authorized the annual Rome PRIDE parade. Discussions included updates on Chulio Road construction, storm drainage policies, and upcoming transit route changes.

• Approved Ford Street SE closure (unanimous)
• Approved June 17th Rome PRIDE parade permit (unanimous)

Fire Overview Committee

El Comité de Supervisión de Bomberos de Rome-Floyd County considerará las actas de noviembre de 2025, revisará los estados financieros y escuchará el informe del jefe de bomberos que cubre las operaciones, el apoyo y el personal de marzo y abril. No se enumeran votos específicos ni acciones vinculantes; la reunión es principalmente una sesión informativa de supervisión.

• Aprobación de las actas del 18 de noviembre de 2025
• Revisión de los estados financieros presentados por Toni Rhinehart
• Informe del Jefe de Bomberos que cubre las operaciones, el apoyo y el personal de marzo y abril

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal de Rome aprobará las actas del 27 de abril, adoptará varias proclamas y reconocerá a la clase de 2026 de BRIDGE Academy. Los comisionados considerarán una resolución para cerrar calles y callejones al oeste de Cedar Avenue y realizarán las primeras lecturas de cuatro solicitudes de rezonificación para propiedades en Cedar Avenue, Walter Street, E 19th Street y las calles North Broad/Dwinell. La reunión también incluirá actualizaciones sobre la evaluación de la recolección de aguas residuales y el diseño de la estación de bombeo de alcantarillado de Fairgrounds, y anunciará las fechas de las próximas reuniones de los comités.

• Resolución para cerrar calles/callejones al oeste de Cedar Avenue
• Primera Lectura: Rezonificación de 421 Cedar Avenue de Industrial Ligero a Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad
• Primera Lectura: Rezonificación de 433 Walter Street de Comercial Comunitario a Residencial Tradicional de Baja Densidad
• Primera Lectura: Rezonificación de 304 E 19th Street de Industrial Ligero a Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad
• Primera Lectura: Rezonificación de múltiples propiedades en North Broad y Dwinell Street de Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad a Residencial Multifamiliar (denegado por la Comisión de Planificación)

The Rome City Commission approved a resolution to begin the process of closing six partial streets west of Cedar Avenue, with a 7-1 vote. Two contracts were also approved: a $99,890 wastewater system assessment with Garver LLC and a $151,500 sewer pump station engineering design with Insite Engineering, both unanimously. The meeting also included a townhall with GDOT on the delayed N 2nd Avenue widening project, where no decisions were made, and first-reading rezonings were announced for a future public hearing.

• Approved street closing resolution for Cedar Avenue area (7-1)
• Approved $99,890 contract with Garver LLC for wastewater collection system assessment (unanimous)
• Approved $151,500 contract with Insite Engineering for sewer pump station design (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Presented proclamations for Salvation Army Week, Historic Preservation Month, and Peace Officers Memorial Day

General Administration Committee

El General Administration Committee considerará nombramientos para la Rome Redevelopment Agency y la Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia. No hay otros puntos sustanciales en la agenda.

• Discusión de nombramientos para la Rome Redevelopment Agency
• Discusión de nombramientos para la Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia

The General Administration Committee recommended appointing two citizens to the Rome Redevelopment Agency and one to the Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia. These recommendations will be sent to the City Commission for a vote on May 26.

• Recommended Ms. Tabitha Helms to Rome Redevelopment Agency (unanimous)
• Recommended Mr. Joseph E. Wright to Rome Redevelopment Agency (unanimous)
• Recommended Ms. Keruin Ruiz to Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia (2-0-1)
• Forwarded recommendations to City Commission for May 26 vote

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Rome/Floyd escuchará y emitirá recomendaciones sobre cinco solicitudes de rezonificación: una solicitud del condado y cuatro de la ciudad. El condado busca rezonificar una parte de 8105 Alabama Highway de Industrial Pesado a Residencial Agrícola. Las solicitudes de la ciudad incluyen una rezonificación multifamiliar para múltiples parcelas en North Broad Street y otras tres rezonificaciones para usos residenciales y comerciales. La comisión también adoptará las actas y revisará un informe del personal.

• Condado Z26-05-01: Rezonificar parte de 8105 Alabama Highway de Industrial Pesado (H-I) a Residencial Agrícola (A-R)
• Ciudad Z26-05-05: Rezonificar las parcelas de 1029-1039 North Broad Street y Dwinell Street de Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad (H-T-R) a Residencial Multifamiliar (M-R)
• Ciudad Z26-05-02: Rezonificar 421 Cedar Avenue de Industrial Ligero (L-I) a Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad (H-T-R)
• Ciudad Z26-05-03: Rezonificar 433 Walter Street de Comercial Comunitario (C-C) a Residencial Tradicional de Baja Densidad (L-T-R)
• Ciudad Z26-05-04: Rezonificar 304 E 19th Street de Industrial Ligero (L-I) a Residencial Tradicional de Alta Densidad (H-T-R)

The commission unanimously approved rezoning applications for properties on Alabama Highway, Cedar Avenue, Walter Street, and East 19th Street. It unanimously denied the application for the North Broad and Dwinell Street parcels without prejudice. All votes were 10‑0 and the meeting adjourned at 3:05 PM.

• Approved rezoning of 8105 Alabama Highway to Agricultural Residential (10-0)
• Denied rezoning of North Broad & Dwinell Street parcels to Multi-Family Residential (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 421 Cedar Avenue to High Density Traditional Residential (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 433 Walter Street to Low Density Traditional Residential (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 304 E 19th Street to High Density Traditional Residential (10-0)

Water & Sewer Committee

El Comité de Agua y Alcantarillado de Rome revisará y aprobará las actas del 5 de marzo de 2026 y recibirá un informe financiero. Discutirá asuntos de agua al por mayor y considerará dos aprobaciones: el inicio de un estudio para el Plan Maestro de Alcantarillado y el inicio del diseño para la Fairgrounds Lift Station.

• Discusión sobre el agua al por mayor (presentada por Boyd)
• Aprobación para iniciar el estudio del Plan Maestro de Alcantarillado
• Aprobación para iniciar el diseño de la Fairgrounds Lift Station

The Water and Sewer Committee approved a $99,890 contract with Garver for a sewer capacity assessment as part of the sewer master plan, and voted to place the item on the upcoming commission agenda. The committee also approved starting a study to replace the 50-year-old Fairgrounds lift station. No action was taken on the wholesale water rate discussion with Floyd County; staff noted the reduced rate was not under a written contract.

• Approved minutes from March 5th meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sewer master plan capacity assessment contract with Garver at $99,890 (motion carried)
• Approved starting Fairgrounds lift station study for replacement design (motion carried)

Joint City/County Development Oversight Committee

El Comité de Supervisión de Desarrollo Conjunto de la Ciudad/Condado llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 5 de mayo de 2026. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de febrero de 2026 e informes de cuatro departamentos: Building Inspection, Keep Rome/Floyd Beautiful, ECO Center, y Planning/Transportation/Trails. No se enumeran decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de febrero de 2026
• Informe de Building Inspection por James Martin
• Informe de Keep Rome/Floyd Beautiful por Hannah Bagley
• Informe de ECO Center por Ben Winkelman
• Informe de Planning, Transportation/Trails por Brice Wood

The Joint City/County Development Oversight Committee approved the February 2026 meeting minutes by common consent. The committee also agreed by common consent that future meetings can be held via email if the agenda contains no action items. Departmental reports were presented and discussed, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 2026 meeting minutes by common consent
• Approved future meetings via email when no action items on agenda by common consent

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Roma celebrará una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud para reordenar zonalmente 700 Maple Avenue SW de Residencial Multifamiliar a Uso Mixto Urbano (la Comisión de Planificación recomienda la aprobación 7-0). La comisión también considerará un breve amicus curiae para la Ciudad de Milton y aprobará un contrato de construcción para el Parque Garrard con Pennant Construction. Los informes del comité incluyen una discusión sobre la aplicación de la velocidad máxima roja.

• Audiencia pública sobre Z26-04-01 para reordenar zonalmente 700 Maple Avenue SW a Uso Mixto Urbano
• Aprobar contrato de construcción del Parque Garrard a Pennant Construction
• Breve amicus curiae para la Ciudad de Milton
• Discusión sobre Velocidad Roja bajo el Comité de Seguridad Pública
• Corte de cinta para el mural 'Rome Is' en el estacionamiento del Deck de la 3.ª Avenida el 4 de mayo

The commission approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting by unanimous consent. It adopted a resolution authorizing city officials to support the City of Milton’s Supreme Court case, also unanimously. Commissioners unanimously approved rezoning 700 Maple Ave from Multi‑Family Residential to Urban‑Mixed Use. Finally, the board approved a contract for the Garrard Park playground with Pennant Construction for up to $1.6 M, voting 7‑1 in favor.

• Approved April 13 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted resolution supporting City of Milton case (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 700 Maple Ave to Urban‑Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved Garrard Park playground contract to Pennant Construction up to $1.6 M (7‑1)

Community Redevelopment Committee

El Comité de Redesarrollo Comunitario discutirá una solicitud de Distrito de Asignación de Impuestos (TAD) para Match Point Way, una actualización sobre una solicitud en 1431 North Broad Street y una actualización sobre Garrard Park. La reunión también incluirá la aprobación de las actas anteriores y otros asuntos.

• Solicitud de TAD – Match Point Way
• Actualización sobre la solicitud de 1431 North Broad Street – Charles Love
• Actualización de Garrard Park – Becky Smyth
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 25 de marzo de 2026

The committee approved Pennant Construction Management as the contractor for the Garrard Park project. The committee also discussed a proposed development for Match Point Way, which was tabled, and received a status report on Garrard Park.

• Approved Pennant Construction Management for Garrard Park project (unanimous)
• Tabled TAD request for 1431 N. Broad Street
• Received status report on Garrard Park project
• Discussed Match Point Way development proposal

Alcohol Control Commission

La Comisión de Control de Alcohol considerará una nueva Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para Shorter 611 Inc. en 611 Shorter Avenue. También discutirán una solicitud de entretenimiento especial de Peachy Pub en 325 Broad Street. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen una revisión de las distancias del alcohol.

• Solicitud de Nueva Licencia de Paquete de Cerveza y Vino para Shorter 611 Inc., 611 Shorter Ave., solicitante Twinkle Amit Rachh
• Solicitud de Entretenimiento Especial para Peachy Pub, 325 Broad Street
• Revisión de distancias del alcohol bajo Asuntos Pendientes

The Alcohol Control Commission unanimously approved a special entertainment request for Peachy Pub to host drag shows on nine Sundays through December 2026. No action was taken on a proposed wine bar at 9 E 3rd Avenue due to a church buffer distance issue, nor on a beer/wine license for Shorter 611 Inc. The commission declined to propose any amendment to the alcohol distance measurement ordinance, deferring any initiative to the City Commission or public request.

• Approved special entertainment (drag shows) at Peachy Pub on nine Sundays in 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Deferred action on Caress Cason's request for a wine bar at 9 E 3rd Ave — no motion made
• No action on beer/wine package license for Shorter 611 Inc. (no applicant present)
• No recommendation to amend alcohol distance measurement method or church buffer ordinance

Board of Adjustments

La Junta de Ajustes de Rome está considerando cuatro solicitudes de varianza. Los puntos clave incluyen una reducción de estacionamiento en 0 Rockmart Road, una varianza de valla publicitaria para reducir los amortiguadores y aumentar la altura a 100 pies en Turner McCall Blvd, una reducción del retranqueo lateral en 607 Calhoun Ave y una reducción del amortiguador para una gasolinera en 2349 Cedartown Hwy.

• BOA26-04-01: Reducir el estacionamiento de 54 a 30 espacios en 0 Rockmart Road (Silver Creek).
• BOA26-04-02: Reducir los amortiguadores de la valla publicitaria (de 1,000 ft a 173 ft y 68 ft) y aumentar la altura de 40 ft a 100 ft en Turner McCall Blvd.
• BOA26-04-03: Reducir el retranqueo lateral de 15 ft a 11 ft en 607 Calhoun Ave.
• BOA26-04-04: Reducir el amortiguador para una gasolinera de conveniencia de 300 ft a 200 ft en 2349 Cedartown Hwy SE.

The Rome-Floyd Board of Adjustments approved three variance requests and one after initially denying it and then approving with modified conditions. The board reduced parking requirements, a side setback, and a gas station buffer, and approved a controversial billboard with height and mechanization limits.

• Approved parking reduction from 54 to 30 spaces at 0 Rockmart Rd with tree and lighting conditions (5-0)
• First denied billboard variances at Turner McCall Blvd without prejudice (5-0), then approved with conditions limiting height to 55 ft and non-digital signage (5-0)
• Approved side setback reduction from 15 ft to 11 ft at 607 Calhoun Ave (5-0)
• Approved buffer reduction from 300 ft to 200 ft for gas station at 2349 Cedartown Hwy (4-1)

Historic Preservation Commission

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Roma celebrará una audiencia pública para considerar una solicitud de Certificado de Adecuación. La solicitud específica es la COA 844-26 para la propiedad ubicada en 330 Broad Street en el Distrito Histórico Between the Rivers. La reunión también incluye temas rutinarios como el registro público de asistencia, determinación del quórum, aprobación del orden del día y aprobación de las actas de marzo de 2026.

• Audiencia pública sobre la solicitud de Certificado de Adecuación COA 844-26 para 330 Broad Street, Distrito Histórico Between the Rivers

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 330 Broad St. The group also voted to sign a letter supporting the Rome Area Heritage Foundation and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 330 Broad St (6-1)
• Approved agenda modification to include Heritage Foundation letter and May 11 proclamation
• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes
• Voted to sign letter supporting Rome Area Heritage Foundation (7-0)

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Rome llevará a cabo la primera lectura de una solicitud de rezonificación para 700 Maple Avenue SW de Residencial Multifamiliar a Uso Urbano Mixto. La comisión también realizará una audiencia pública sobre una exención de máquinas de entretenimiento operadas por monedas para Stop N Go en 400A Calhoun Avenue y considerará una orden de cambio para el proyecto Burwell Creek Sewer. Diversas proclamaciones, nombramientos e informes de comités se encuentran en la agenda.

• Primera lectura de Z26-04-01: Rezonificar 700 Maple Avenue SW de Residencial Multifamiliar a Uso Urbano Mixto (la Comisión de Planificación recomendó la aprobación 7-0)
• Audiencia pública para la Exención de Máquinas de Entretenimiento Operadas por Monedas en Stop N Go, 400A Calhoun Avenue
• Aprobar la Orden de Cambio No. 02 para Burwell Creek Sewer
• Construcción de la Fase 9 del Relleno Sanitario de Walker Mountain – acuerdo con T&K Construction
• Órdenes de trabajo para los servicios de aseguramiento de la construcción de la Fase 9 del Relleno Sanitario y la actualización del permiso de cinco años con Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc.

The Commission denied a waiver appeal to allow coin-operated amusement machines at the Stop N Go on Calhoun Avenue, voting 5-2 with one abstention. The store failed to meet required distance buffers to a church and a residence. Commissioners also approved a $10.3 million contract for Walker Mountain Landfill Phase 9 and a $77,207 change order for the Burwell Creek sewer project, both unanimously. Several proclamations and appointments were presented without vote.

• Denied COAM waiver appeal for Stop N Go at 400A Calhoun Avenue (5-2, McDaniel abstained)
• Approved $10,304,441 contract with T&K Construction for Walker Mountain Landfill Phase 9 (unanimous)
• Approved $77,207 change order for Burwell Creek sewer project, expanding pipe from 24” to 30” (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

La junta de la Downtown Development Authority tomará medidas sobre las actas de la reunión de marzo, los estados financieros del BID y una solicitud de subvención de fachada de Do Good Boutique. Se juramentarán nuevos miembros. Los temas de discusión incluyen un recordatorio de capacitación de la junta, una actualización de la GDA y los planes para el evento First Friday del 6 de junio.

• Subvención de fachada: Do Good Boutique
• Estados financieros del BID
• Juramentación de nuevos miembros
• Aprobar actas de marzo de 2026
• Discusión sobre el First Friday del 6 de junio

The board approved the March 2026 minutes and a $700 façade grant for Do Good Boutique. The meeting focused on upcoming events, including a downtown summer kickoff and a regional conference hosted in Rome.

• Approved March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $700 façade grant for Do Good Boutique (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved BID financials (unanimous)
• Sworn in new board members

Land Bank Authority

La Autoridad del Banco de Tierras de Rome-Floyd County se reunirá para considerar la ratificación de una oferta por la propiedad en 117 E Boundary Street y la aprobación del presupuesto de 2026. La junta también discutirá actualizaciones sobre propiedades, incluyendo 314 Wilson Ave y Eagle Park, y llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para estos asuntos. La reunión incluye la bienvenida a un nuevo miembro y la aprobación de las actas anteriores.

• Ratificación de la votación sobre la oferta para 117 E Boundary St
• Aprobación del Presupuesto de 2026
• Actualización sobre 314 Wilson Ave
• Actualización sobre Eagle Park
• Recorrido en autobús programado para el 5 de mayo a las 8:30 AM

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority ratified a real estate sales offer for a home at 117 E Boundary Street and approved the 2026 budget. The board also discussed updates on new builds, a potential lot cleanup, and a scheduled bus tour.

• Ratified $214,900 real estate sales offer for 117 E Boundary St (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 LBA budget (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on water heater placement at 314 Wilson Ave
• Scheduled May 5th LBA Bus Tour to replace regular board meeting

Water & Sewer Committee

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is reviewing a city rezoning request and a county special use permit. These items will move to the City and County Commissions for public hearings in late April.

• Z26-04-01: Request to rezone 700 Maple Ave SW from Multi-Family Residential to Urban-Mixed Use
• SUP26-04-02: Special Use Permit request for mini-warehouses at 3880 and 3870 Martha Berry Highway

The commission approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes and the agenda by common consent. It rezoned 700 Maple Ave SW from Multi‑Family Residential to Urban‑Mixed Use with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved a special use permit for mini‑warehouses at 3880 and 3870 Martha Berry Highway, adding specific conditions, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2026 meeting (common consent)
• Approved agenda (common consent)
• Approved rezoning of 700 Maple Ave SW to Urban‑Mixed Use (7‑0)
• Approved special use permit for mini‑warehouses at 3880 & 3870 Martha Berry Hwy with conditions (7‑0)

Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission

The Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission will meet on March 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM. New business includes a recommendation to award Phase 9 construction to T & K Construction and a task order for construction administration and quality assurance with ACC. The commission will also receive operations and financial reports for the recycling center and Walker Mountain landfill.

• Recommendation to award Phase 9 construction to T & K Construction
• Task order for Construction Administration and Construction Quality Assurance with ACC
• Recycling Center Operations Report (operations and financial)
• Walker Mountain Landfill Operations Report (operations and financial)

The commission elected Jill Fisher as chair and David Thornton as vice‑chair. It approved awarding Phase 9 construction to T&K Construction. It also approved a $415,000 task order for construction administration and a $68,500 task order for a five‑year permit review.

• Appointed Jill Fisher as Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed David Thornton as Vice‑Chair (motion carried)
• Approved award of Phase 9 construction to T&K Construction (motion carried)
• Approved $415,000 task order for Construction Administration and Quality Assurance (motion carried)
• Approved $68,500 task order for five‑year permit review (motion carried)
• Confirmed 2026 meeting schedule for quarterly meetings (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with amendment (common consent)
• Approved new officer election motions (motion carried)

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee will discuss a Tax Allocation District (TAD), consider the 1431 North Broad Street request presented by Charles Love, review the 2025 CAPER and the 2026 Action Plan, and address land bank matters. The meeting also includes approval of the January 21, 2026 minutes.

• TAD discussion
• 1431 North Broad Street request – Charles Love
• Review of 2025 CAPER
• Review of 2026 Action Plan
• Land Bank matters

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting by common consent. A motion to postpone the decision on the 1431 North Broad Street Tax Allocation District request was passed unanimously, with a request for an updated business plan. The 2025 Community Development CAPER report was approved by motion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Jan. 21, 2025 meeting minutes (common consent)
• Postponed decision on 1431 North Broad Street TAD request until April (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Community Development CAPER report (motion passed)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a coin‑operated amusement machine waiver at the Stop N Go location on Calhoun Avenue. Commissioners will also vote to approve the Turner McCall Bridge fence design. The agenda notes the closure of city administrative offices on Good Friday, April 3, with adjusted garbage, recycling, and yard‑cart services, and records the cancellation of the Water and Sewer Committee meeting (April 2) and the Joint Services Committee meeting (April 7).

• Public hearing: Coin Operated Amusement Machine Waiver request for Stop N Go, 400A Calhoun Avenue
• Approve Turner McCall Bridge fence design
• City administrative offices closed on Good Friday, April 3; garbage/recycling serviced Thursday; yard‑cart service suspended Thursday; Walker Mountain Landfill closed Friday
• Cancellation of Water and Sewer Committee meeting (April 2) and Joint Services Committee meeting (April 7)
• Approve Letter of Support for ESP (Extra Special People)

The commission voted unanimously to approve a $28,623 grant request from the Rome Police Department to replace water barricades. Commissioners also authorized Mayor Bojo to send a letter of support to U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and they postponed the Stop N Go coin‑operated amusement machine waiver request to the April 13 meeting. Additional actions included approving the March 9 minutes and appointing two city appointees.

• Approved $28,623 grant application for Rome Police Department (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Bojo to submit a letter of support to U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (unanimous)
• Postponed Stop N Go COAM waiver request to April 13 meeting (approved per attorney recommendation)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Brianna Hightower to Rome/Floyd Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Hardin Thornton to Rome/Floyd Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Cancelled Water and Sewer Committee meeting scheduled for April 2 (announced)
• Cancelled Joint Services Committee meeting scheduled for April 7 (announced)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the city’s 2026 financial statements and fund performance. Staff presented updates on revenue sources, fund balances, and ongoing projects such as the landfill Phase 9 and TADs. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting concluded with no further business.

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider variance application BOA26-03-01 for the property at 4099 Alabama Highway Southwest. The applicant seeks to increase the size of a legal nonconforming parcel that is landlocked and has no road frontage. The board will also address routine business, including approval of the February 2026 meeting minutes and agenda modifications.

• Variance application BOA26-03-01 – request to increase size of landlocked, non‑road‑frontage parcel at 4099 Alabama Hwy SW

The Board approved the February 2026 meeting minutes by common consent. It then approved an amended agenda to discuss the Gas Station Ordinance with a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the Board approved the zoning variance application BOA26-03-01 for 4099 Alabama Hwy SW, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by common consent.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (common consent)
• Approved amended agenda to discuss Gas Station Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved zoning variance BOA26-03-01 for 4099 Alabama Hwy SW (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (common consent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rome Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The applications are for 109 Broad Street and 501 East 3rd Street, both located in the Between the Rivers Historic District. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from January 2026.

• Consider COA 842-26 for 109 Broad Street, Between the Rivers Historic District
• Consider COA 843-26 for 501 East 3rd Street, Between the Rivers Historic District

The commission approved its March agenda by a 5‑0 vote and approved the January minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Both Certificate of Appropriateness applications—109 Broad St and 501 East 3rd St—were approved unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned by common consent.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January minutes (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 109 Broad St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 501 East 3rd St (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting by common consent

Tree Board

The Rome Tree Board will review reports from city, county, and partner agencies, discuss updates on the ReLeaf Grant projects and Arbor Day activities, and plan upcoming events. Old business includes the award of the ReLeaf Grant and Arbor Day preparations at North Stars Park. New business covers updates on the GA Urban Forest Tech Support Program, Covington Park grant work, a tree giveaway, and a tree concern on E 4th Ave. The board will also confirm details for the March 28 Tree Giveaway at the GE Parking lot.

• ReLeaf Grant awarded to Rome (old business)
• Arbor Day 2026 planning for North Stars Park
• GA Urban Forest Tech Support Program update – Sam Bishop
• ReLeaf Grant updates for Covington Park and Tree Giveaway – Watson/Hampton
• Tree Giveaway event at GE Parking lot on Saturday, March 28, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

The board approved the January meeting minutes by common consent. It authorized the reallocation of $5,000 in ReLeaf Grant savings to fund a Community Tree Giveaway. The board voted unanimously to remove the two decayed historic oak trees on 4th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets.

• Approved January meeting minutes by common consent
• Reallocated $5,000 ReLeaf Grant savings to Community Tree Giveaway (grant board approval)
• Approved removal of two historic oak trees on 4th Avenue (unanimous vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Rome Public Safety Committee meeting on March 17, 2026 will hear monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, 911, Fire, and Police. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes an open item for other business before adjournment.

• Animal Control – monthly report
• Emergency Management – monthly report
• 911 – monthly report
• Fire – monthly report
• Police – monthly report

The Rome Public Safety Committee met on March 17, 2026, and received written reports from PAWS, Emergency Management, E911, the Fire Department, and the Police Department. Members heard updates on microchipping, fire calls, training, crime statistics, and upcoming events such as a fire department open house on April 17. No formal motions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will review several license extensions for existing beer, wine, and liquor packages at locations on Braves Boulevard, and will consider a new Beer and Wine Package License for West Rome Food Mart at 708 Shorter Avenue. The meeting also includes discussion of measurement distances to protected entities and protocol for called meetings. No other decisions are listed.

• Extend Beer and Wine Package License at UPOP, 637 Braves Blvd., to Mr. Hiren Patel (initial ACC approval 9/15/25)
• Extend Beer and Wine Package License at Extra Mile, 672 Braves Blvd. Ste. 20, to Mr. Jigarkumar Patel (initial ACC approval 11/18/24)
• Extend Beer, Wine, and Liquor Package License at Square Spirits, 672 Braves Blvd. Ste. 30, to Mr. Divyesh Kiritbhai Patel (initial ACC approval 11/18/24; email extension 12/12/25)
• New Beer Package License at Broad Food Express, 1901 N. Broad St., to Mr. Parvez Kadiwala (formerly Miles Legacy; hearing held 1/13/26)
• New Beer and Wine Package License at West Rome Food Mart, 708 Shorter Ave., to Ms. Khushi Kathiria

The Alcohol Control Commission unanimously approved six‑month extensions for the beer and wine package licenses at UPOP (637 Braves Blvd.), Extra Mile (672 Braves Blvd. Ste. 20) and Square Spirits (672 Braves Blvd. Ste. 30). It also unanimously approved new beer package licenses for Broad Food Express (1901 N Broad St.) and West Rome Food Mart (708 Shorter Ave.). Finally, the commission unanimously approved a new liquor store license for 13 Violet St., subject to city and state development conditions.

• Approved six‑month extension for UPOP beer & wine package license (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month extension for Extra Mile beer & wine package license (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month extension for Square Spirits beer, wine & liquor package license (unanimous)
• Approved new beer package license for Broad Food Express (unanimous)
• Approved new beer package license for West Rome Food Mart (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor store license for 13 Violet St., pending development approvals (unanimous)

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works, Traffic, and Transit Committee will hear a guest speaker on Dodd Street drainage, consider a request to close part of 6th Avenue on April 5 for the Seven Hills Fellowship Easter celebration, and a street closure on June 19 for a Juneteenth celebration. The committee will also review the Turner McCall Bridge railing and receive an accident/DUI report, a transit update, and a financial report. Additional updates on a pump track and departmental reports will be presented.

• Dodd Street Drainage – guest speaker
• Seven Hills Fellowship request to close portion of 6th Ave on April 5
• Street closing request for Juneteenth celebration on June 19
• Turner McCall Bridge railing review
• Accident/DUI report

The committee approved the February meeting minutes by common consent. It adopted the standard GDOT chain‑link design for the Turner McCall bridge, deferring any ornamental fencing. The committee also approved street‑closure requests for the Seven Hills Fellowship Easter event, the NAACP Juneteenth celebration, the RoFlo Fest, and the First Friday Concert series.

• Approved February meeting minutes (common consent)
• Adopted standard GDOT chain‑link design for Turner McCall bridge (motion carried)
• Approved Seven Hills Fellowship block of 6th Avenue closure April 5 (motion carried)
• Approved Spider Webb Drive closure for Juneteenth celebration (motion carried)
• Approved RoFlo Fest street closures (motion carried)
• Approved First Friday Concert street closures (motion carried)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Board will hold a retreat on March 10, 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of the Authority’s mission to develop downtown’s historic, social, and economic culture.

• Board retreat (March 10, 2026) – review of the Authority’s mission statement

The board held a two‑day retreat where members set expectations, completed a SWOT analysis, and created a new vision, mission, guiding principles, and a three‑year strategic plan. Afterwards the board considered the proposed Chiaha event. A motion to approve the event was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.

• Approved Chiaha event (unanimous)

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will hold a special called meeting on March 10, 2026. After the call to order, commissioners will consider a special entertainment request submitted by Peachy Pub located at 325 Broad Street. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Special entertainment request – Peachy Pub, 325 Broad Street

The commission reviewed a special entertainment request from Peachy Pub at 325 Broad Street to host a ticketed drag‑show brunch on Sunday, March 15. After discussion, a motion to approve the request was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. The request is now approved. No other business was taken up.

• Approved special entertainment request for drag‑show brunch at Peachy Pub (unanimous)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will consider a first reading of the Downtown Sidewalk Ordinance and table a request for a coin-operated amusement machine waiver at a Stop N Go. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from February 23, 2026, and various committee meetings.

• First Reading: Downtown Sidewalk Ordinance
• Tabled: Coin Operated Amusement Machine Waiver at 400A Calhoun Avenue
• Approval of Minutes: February 23, 2026
• Appointments: Rome Floyd Landbank Authority, Downtown Development Authority, Alcohol Control Commission
• Proposed Adjustment to Public Comments protocol

The Rome City Commission adopted an ordinance regulating the use of downtown sidewalks by businesses in the Central Business Commercial District, with a unanimous vote. The commission also confirmed several appointments and reappointments to local authorities, and approved a change to the public‑comment protocol for guest speakers, each also by unanimous consent.

• Adopt Downtown Sidewalk Ordinance (unanimous)
• Remove prior appointment items from the table (unanimous)
• Appoint Melinda Brown to Rome/Floyd Landbank Authority (unanimous)
• Appoint Callette Hollingsworth to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Reappoint Taylor McMichael to Alcohol Control Commission (unanimous)
• Reappoint Doug Phipps to Alcohol Control Commission (unanimous)
• Approve change to City Commission guest speaker protocol (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Committee

The committee will review a financial report and discuss a force main conflict on 2nd Ave. Members will also consider approving the start of a Sewer Master Plan study.

• 2nd Ave. Force Main Conflict discussion
• Approval to begin Sewer Master Plan study

The Rome Water & Sewer Committee met on March 5, 2025 and approved the minutes from the February 5 meeting. The committee received updates on the 2nd Avenue GDOT force‑main project and discussed the upcoming Sewer Master Plan, but no actions were taken. The Eco Center was recognized for its community contributions.

• Approved February 5 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will discuss two rezoning applications: one for 318 Fred Kelley Rd. to change from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential, and another for 1 Albion Dr. to change from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial. The agenda also notes a public hearing scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Floyd County Administration Building to act on these requests. Procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and minutes review are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning request Z26-03-01: 318 Fred Kelley Rd. – Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning request Z26-03-02: 1 Albion Dr. – Suburban Residential to Light Industrial
• Public hearing scheduled March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM at Floyd County Administration Building, 12 E. 4th Ave, Rome

The commission approved the February 5 minutes by common consent. It amended the agenda to remove SUP26-03-03, passing the motion 5‑0. The rezoning request for 318 Fred Kelley Rd was approved 5‑0, changing it to Agricultural Residential. The rezoning request for 1 Albion Dr was approved with conditions 6‑0, changing it to Light Industrial.

• Approved February 5 minutes (common consent)
• Approved agenda amendment removing SUP26-03-03 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 318 Fred Kelley Rd to Agricultural Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1 Albion Dr to Light Industrial with conditions (6-0)

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will consider ratifying the offer for the property at 115 E Boundary St. The board will also review the 2026 budget, which is slated for approval in April. Additional discussion items include updates on a CHIP grant, the properties at 117 E Boundary St and 314 Wilson Ave, and Eagle Park. The meeting includes an executive session for the property offer and budget review before returning to open session for the vote.

• Offer Review – 115 E Boundary St
• 2026 Budget Review (Approve in April)
• CHIP Grant Update
• 117 E Boundary St Update
• 314 Wilson Ave Update

The Land Bank Authority approved the January meeting minutes and moved into an executive session before returning to regular session. The board unanimously ratified a $210,000 offer to sell the property at 115 E Boundary St. Formal approval of the 2026 budget is scheduled for the April meeting.

• Approved January meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Closed meeting for executive session at 8:23 AM (motion carried)
• Reopened regular session at 8:41 AM (motion carried)
• Ratified $210,000 offer for 115 E Boundary St (unanimous consent)

General Administration Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and consider new business items, including a guest protocol for the City Commission, historical signage, and a tourism tour. It will also receive reports on the Stonebridge Golf Course finances, the Rome Tennis Center, Barron Stadium, the Office of Tourism Services, human resources personnel activity and diversity, group health claims, and the Committee on Committees.

• Rome City Commission Guest Protocol – presented by Kelley Ledford
• Historical Signs – presented by Lisa Smith
• Tourism Tour – presented by Lisa Smith
• Stonebridge Golf Course Financial Statements – submitted by Joe Smith
• Rome Tennis Center – tennis update presented by Colt Gaston & Lisa Smith

The General Administration Committee unanimously approved Commissioner Collins' motion to nominate Pasha Burge to the Rome Housing Authority, Brianna Hightower to the Planning Commission, and Mary Hardin Thornton to the Rome‑Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority. Earlier, the committee also unanimously approved a new guest‑comment protocol, the relocation of two historic markers, and the placement of a Netflix‑donated “Penhurst Mental Hospital” sign near the Town Green with an associated tour. After the meeting, the City Attorney determined that state law prevents Pasha Burge from serving on the Housing Authority, but found no conflict for Mary Hardin Thornton's appointment.

• Approved new guest‑comment protocol and sent to City Commission (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of "Davis’ March to Rome" marker to Coligni Way and "Federal Occupation of Rome" marker to West 3rd St & N 2nd Ave (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Netflix prop sign near Town Green and creation of related tour (unanimous)
• Approved nominations: Pasha Burge to Rome Housing Authority, Brianna Hightower to Planning Commission, Mary Hardin Thornton to Rome‑Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority (unanimous)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will consider a public hearing to rezone several parcels on Waddell, Nelm, and Stonewall Streets from high‑density traditional residential to multi‑family residential, with the Planning Commission recommending approval. The agenda also includes a waiver request for a coin‑operated amusement machine at Stop N Go on Calhoun Avenue, and a vote to approve a software quote from Tyler Technologies. Several committee appointments and reappointments will be confirmed, and routine items such as approving minutes and scheduling future committee meetings are listed.

• Public Hearing Z26-02-03: rezoning request for 202 Waddell St, Nelm St, Stonewall St, and 203 Stonewall St (Planning Commission 9‑0 recommendation)
• Coin‑Operated Amusement Machine waiver request for Stop N Go, 400A Calhoun Avenue
• Approval of quote for new software from Tyler Technologies
• Appointment of Melinda Brown to Rome/Floyd Landbank Authority (joint city/county)
• Reappointment of Taylor McMichael and Doug Phipps to the Alcohol Control Commission

The City Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of properties on Waddell, Nelm, and Stonewall Streets to multifamily residential, amending the motion to allow up to fourteen units if a fire pump is installed. The Commission also unanimously authorized the purchase of Tyler Technologies software for the Building Inspection Department at a cost of $133,200 plus $103,460 annual maintenance. A resolution supporting Georgia House Bill 968 on kratom was adopted unanimously, while the COAM waiver request for Stop N Go and the appointment nominations were both tabled. Minutes from the February 9 meeting were approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved rezoning of 202 Waddell St, Nelm St, Stonewall St properties to multifamily, amended to allow up to 14 units (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Tyler Technologies software for Building Inspection ($133,200 initial, $103,460 annual) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Georgia House Bill 968 (unanimous)
• Moved to table COAM waiver request for Stop N Go, 400A Calhoun Ave (unanimous)
• Moved to table appointment nominations for Landbank Authority, Downtown Development Authority, and Alcohol Control Commission (YES: Cochran, Beeman, Fisher, Hixon, Collins; NO: Robinson, Brock, McDaniel)
• Approved February 9 meeting minutes by unanimous consent

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will consider three variance applications that seek to reduce required setbacks for properties at 501 East 3rd Street, 1401 Kingston Road NE, and several parcels on Waddell, Nelm, and Stonewall Streets. Each request proposes specific reductions in front, side, or buffer setbacks from the current zoning standards. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and adjournment.

• BOA26-02-01 – 501 East 3rd St (Light Density Traditional Residential): reduce north side setback from 5’ to 1’ and east side from 5’ to 3’.
• BOA26-02-02 – 1401 Kingston Rd NE (Community Commercial): reduce front signage setback from 20’ to 6’.
• BOA26-02-03 – parcels on Waddell St, Nelm St, and Stonewall St (High Density Traditional Residential): multiple setback reductions, e.g., front setbacks from 20’ to 10’, side setbacks from 20’ to 15’, and buffer changes.

The Board approved the minutes from the January 2026 meeting and the amended agenda by common consent. It approved variance BOA26-02-01 for 501 East 3rd Street, reducing setbacks, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved variance BOA26-02-02 for 1401 Kingston Road NE, reducing the signage setback and limiting the variance to this project only, also 5‑0. The request BOA26-02-03 covering several parcels on Waddell and Stonewall Streets was tabled by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (common consent)
• Approved amended agenda with additional building plans (common consent)
• Approved variance BOA26-02-01 for 501 East 3rd St, setback reductions (5-0)
• Approved variance BOA26-02-02 for 1401 Kingston Rd NE, signage setback reduction, limited to project (5-0)
• Tabled variance BOA26-02-03 for parcels on Waddell St and Stonewall St (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:55 pm (common consent)

Historic Preservation Commission

Alcohol Control Commission

Downtown Development Authority

The board will approve the January 2026 meeting minutes and the latest financial statements. It will elect officers for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions. The meeting will also include an update on the sidewalk ordinance, a reminder about the strategic planning date, and updates on the DDRLF inventory and upcoming events.

• Approve January 2026 minutes
• Approve financials
• Elect officers: Rickman (President), Beauchamp (VP), Hollingsworth (Secretary), Tant (Treasurer)
• Sidewalk ordinance update
• Strategic planning date reminder

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved the January 2026 meeting minutes, the financial report, the BID budget, the officer elections, and a tourism mural for the parking deck, all unanimously. The board also decided to move the June 5 First Friday event to June 6. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved BID budget (unanimous)
• Approved officer elections (unanimous)
• Approved parking deck tourism mural (unanimous)
• Moved June 5 First Friday event to June 6 (unanimous)

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works, Traffic, Transit and Trails Committee will review several updates and requests, including a street closure on Tribune Street. The meeting also includes a service awards presentation, a permission request for Wreaths Across America Day, and updates on sidewalks, a pump track, and a recent accident/DUI report. Departmental reports will be given before adjournment.

• Service Pins Award – Shepard
• DAR permission request for Wreaths Across America Day 2026 – Jenkins
• Pennington sidewalk update – Jenkins
• Tribune Street closure request – Jenkins
• Accident/DUI report – Dehart

The Public Works/Traffic/Transit Committee approved the request from One Community United to use the pedestrian bridge for their annual event. The Daughters of the American Revolution's request to place wreaths on veteran graves was also approved. Minutes from the December meeting were approved by common consent.

• Approved One Community United pedestrian bridge use (motion carried)
• Approved DAR wreath placement request (common consent)
• Approved December meeting minutes (common consent)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold a first reading on rezoning request Z26-02-03 to change four parcels from high‑density traditional residential to multi‑family residential. The agenda also includes a City of Civility Resolution and a cancellation of a moratorium. Additional items are a mechanical permit fee schedule and approval of 4th‑quarter recycling shortfall invoices.

• First reading: Z26-02-03 rezoning of 202 Waddell St, Nelm St, Stonewall St, and 203 Stonewall St
• City of Civility Resolution (Enclosure)
• Cancellation of Moratorium (Enclosure)
• Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule (Enclosure)
• Approve Recycling Shortfall Invoices for 4th Quarter (Enclosures)

The commission adopted a resolution supporting the Georgia Municipal Association’s City of Civility program with a 7‑1 vote. It also voted unanimously to cancel the existing moratorium on new convenience stores and gas stations. The board approved a simplified mechanical permit fee schedule and authorized payments to cover the recycling center’s $36,866.09 deficit for both the city and the Solid Waste Commission. Minutes from the Jan. 26 meeting were approved by unanimous consent.

• Adopt City of Civility resolution (YES: Robinson, Brock, Beeman, Fisher, Hixon, Collins, McDaniel; NO: Cochran)
• Cancel convenience store and gas station moratorium (unanimous approval)
• Approve new mechanical permit fee schedule: $90 residential, $250 non‑residential (unanimous approval)
• Approve $36,866.09 recycling center deficit payments for City and Solid Waste Commission (unanimous approval)
• Approve minutes of Jan. 26, 2026 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Rezoning Z26‑02‑03 received first reading; public hearing scheduled for Feb 23

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water & Sewer Committee will review and approve the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A financial report will be presented by Rhinehart. The committee will hear a division overview from Boyd and staff. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of December 4, 2025 minutes
• Financial report presented by Rhinehart
• Division overview presented by Boyd and staff

The Water & Sewer Committee approved the minutes from the December 4th meeting with no corrections. A financial report was presented showing increases in operating revenues and expenses for 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved December 4th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will consider several rezoning applications. Four parcels on Waddell, Nelm, and Stonewall Streets are proposed to change from High Density Traditional Residential to Multi‑family Residential. One parcel on Alabama Highway is proposed to change from Suburban Residential to Community Commercial. Another parcel on Old Billy Pyle Road is proposed to change from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential. Public hearings for these requests are scheduled for February 23 and 24, 2026.

• Rezone 202 Waddell St., 0 Nelm St., 0 Stonewall St., and 203 Stonewall St. (Parcels J13P032, J13P031, J13P030, K13Y553, K13Y552) from High Density Traditional Residential (H‑TR) to Multi‑family Residential (M‑R)
• Rezone 4620 Alabama Hwy. (Parcel F13Y151) from Suburban Residential (S‑R) to Community Commercial (C‑C)
• Rezone 21 Old Billy Pyle Rd. (Parcel H14X404) from Community Commercial (C‑C) to Suburban Residential (S‑R)

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 8th meeting and the agenda by common consent. It then approved three rezoning applications: a city request for 202 Waddell St et al. with a 10‑unit‑per‑acre limit (9‑0), a county request for 4620 Alabama Hwy (9‑0), and a county request for 21 Old Billy Pyle Rd (9‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved January 8th meeting minutes by common consent
• Approved agenda by common consent
• Approved rezoning of 202 Waddell St, Nelm St, Stonewall St to multi‑family, limited to 10 units/acre (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 4620 Alabama Hwy from Suburban Residential to Community Commercial (9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 21 Old Billy Pyle Rd from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential (9‑0)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold a planning session to review updates on the Reverse Osmosis Plant, South Broad Bridge, and micro transit. The agenda also includes discussions on Tiny Homes, parks and recreation facilities, and homelessness enforcement.

• Reverse Osmosis Plant Update
• South Broad Bridge Discussion
• Tiny Homes Discussion
• Micro Transit Update
• Homelessness/Enforcement Update

Joint Services Committee

The Joint Services Committee will first approve the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss appointing a member to the Joint Land Bank. The agenda also includes discussion of parks and recreation matters and planning for the annual joint parks and recreation meeting.

• Approve minutes from the February 4, 2025 Joint Services meeting
• Consider appointment to the Joint Land Bank
• Discuss parks and recreation issues
• Plan the annual joint parks and recreation meeting

Joint City/County Development Oversight Committee

The committee will meet to elect a chair for the county year and approve minutes from November 2025. The meeting includes department reports from building inspection, planning, transportation, and local environmental programs.

• Election of Chair – County Year
• Approval of November 2025 minutes
• Building Inspection report
• Keep Rome/Floyd Beautiful report
• Planning, Transportation/Trails report

The committee elected Scotty Hancock as Chair and Elaina Beeman as Vice Chair by common consent. The November 2025 meeting minutes were approved by common consent. Motions to review flat fee changes for mechanical permits and to obtain a price quote for Tyler Munis permitting software were also approved by common consent.

• Scotty Hancock elected Chair (common consent)
• Elaina Beeman elected Vice Chair (common consent)
• November 2025 minutes approved (common consent)
• Flat fee review request sent to Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission (common consent)
• Price quote request for Tyler Munis permitting software approved (common consent)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a rezoning request for 225 Huffaker Road and new development standards for convenience stores and gas stations. The body will also discuss the use of opioid funds for the Ride Forward Rome Program and an MOU for Garrard Park.

• Public hearing for rezoning 225 Huffaker Road from Suburban Residential to Multi-family Residential
• Public hearing for Convenience Store and Gas Station Development Standards
• Proposal to use opioid funds for the Ride Forward Rome Program
• Approval of MOU for Garrard Park
• Proposed exemption of the City Manager’s vehicle from the Georgia Decal Requirement

The Rome City Commission approved the rezoning of 225 Huffaker Road to multi‑family residential with a frontage condition. It also adopted a convenience‑store and gas‑station development standards ordinance, readopted the Unified Land Development Code and zoning maps, and approved a park MOU and Ride Forward program funding. The City Manager’s vehicle decal exemption was adopted by a 6‑1 vote, and the downtown sidewalk ordinance was removed from the table and postponed to March 9, 2026.

• Removed downtown sidewalk ordinance from the table (unanimous)
• Postponed downtown sidewalk ordinance vote to March 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 225 Huffaker Road to Multi‑family Residential with frontage condition (unanimous)
• Approved Convenience Store and Gas Station Development Standards Ordinance (unanimous)
• Readopted Unified Land Development Code and Zoning Maps (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution exempting City Manager’s vehicle from Georgia decal requirement (6‑1)
• Approved MOU for Garrard Park; City to contribute up to $160,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Ride Forward Program funding from Opioid Settlement Funds (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority regarding Garrard Park.

• Approval of MOU with NWGHA for Garrard Park

The committee approved the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes by common consent. It expressed full support for the Garrard Park project MOU, which will be presented to the RCC on Jan. 26. The committee also supported using $10,000 of opioid settlement funds for the Ride Forward Rome transit pass program and recommended the proposal be taken to the Jan. 26 RCC caucus for a vote. The Children’s Museum sponsorship request was deferred to a future planning session.

• Approved Dec. 10, 2025 minutes (common consent)
• Supported Garrard Park project MOU (to be presented Jan. 26 RCC)
• Supported $10,000 opioid fund allocation for Ride Forward Rome program (pending RCC vote)
• Deferred Children’s Museum $250,000 sponsorship request to future planning session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Certificate of Appropriateness application COA 841-26 for 915 Darlington Way in the East Rome Historic District. The meeting will also elect a new chairperson and vice chairperson, approve the agenda and the December 2025 minutes, and feature a presentation by WLA on a Rome redistricting survey.

• Election of a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from December 2025
• Consideration of COA 841-26 for 915 Darlington Way, East Rome Historic District
• WLA presentation on Rome redistricting survey

The commission elected Sam Moss as Chairperson and Caleigh Schroeder as Vice Chairperson, both votes 7‑0. The amended agenda and the December 2025 minutes were each approved unanimously (7‑0). The commission approved the COA 841‑915 Darlington Way application with a 5‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 pm.

• Elected Sam Moss as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Caleigh Schroeder as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved COA 841-915 Darlington Way application (5-2)
• Adjourned meeting by common consent (no vote recorded)

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will approve financial contributions and signatory resolutions. The meeting includes an executive session for application approvals and a donation on Welch Ave.

• Approval of December 2025 minutes
• Executive session for 3 application approvals
• Donation approval for Welch Ave
• Signatory resolution approval and signatures
• Eagle Park financial contribution

The Land Bank Authority voted to donate up to $10,000 from its grant funds to the Eagle Park Upgrade SPLOST project. It also approved a signatory resolution authorizing the Chair, Vice Chair and Manager to sign legal documents. Additional actions included holding a property on Ross Street, counter‑offering on Superba Avenue, tabling a Glover Street parcel, and rejecting a donation of the Welch Avenue lot.

• Hold onto 34 Ross Street property and clear title (motion carried)
• Counter offer $8,500 for 505 Superba Avenue parcel (motion carried)
• Table discussion on 227 Glover Street parcel (motion carried)
• Reject donation of 0 Welch Avenue parcel (motion carried)
• Approve signatory resolution authorizing Chair, Vice Chair, and Manager to sign (motion carried)
• Approve up to $10,000 donation to Eagle Park Upgrade SPLOST project (motion carried)

Tree Board

The Rome Tree Board will review reports from the city, county, Georgia Power, Berry College, the Extension Office, and the Georgia Forestry Commission. The board will discuss the relocation of trees at Mount Berry Arboretum and recognize the GTC Excellence in Urban Forestry award recipient. New business includes an update on the chipper program, the city's application for the state urban forest support program, and planning for an Arbor Day event at North Stars Park. An Arbor Day event is scheduled for February 13 at 1:00 PM in North Stars Park.

• Mount Berry Arboretum tree relocation
• GTC Excellence in Urban Forestry Award Recipient
• Bring One for the Chipper Update
• Rome applying for GA Urban Forest Tech Support Program
• Arbor Day event at North Stars Park on Feb 13

The board approved the November minutes by common consent and received reports on tree removal, planting, maintenance, and community projects. Updates were provided on the Mount Berry Trailhead improvement, Arbor Day celebration plans, and a new green‑infrastructure tree canopy study. No new resolutions, contracts, or votes were recorded.

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will approve the minutes from the December 2025 meeting and elect a new chairperson and vice chairperson. It will review a variance application (BOA26-01-01) to reduce the eastern rear setback on the property at 469 Miller Mountain Road from 25 feet to 15 feet 8 inches. A staff report will present 2025 statistics and trends. The agenda will be modified and approved as needed.

• Approval of December 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Variance request to reduce eastern rear setback at 469 Miller Mountain Road from 25’ to 15’ 8”
• Staff report on 2025 statistics and trends
• Modification/approval of the agenda

The Board approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda by common consent. Members elected Andrew Saville as Chairperson and Frank Brown as Vice Chairperson, each with a 6‑0 vote. The Board approved zoning variance BOA26-01-01 for 469 Miller Mountain Road, limiting approval to the mistakenly approved addition, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 pm by common consent.

• Approved December 2025 minutes (common consent)
• Approved agenda (common consent)
• Elected Andrew Saville as Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Frank Brown as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Approved zoning variance BOA26-01-01 for 469 Miller Mountain Rd, limited to addition (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:48 pm (common consent)

Alcohol Control Commission

The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will consider several new alcohol license applications. Old business includes a pending Beer and Wine Package License for Shop N Save at 1303 Shorter Ave., requested by Mr. Mohammed Fuzil Shaud Rafi. New business includes Beer and Wine Package Licenses for Food Mart (1324 Martha Berry Blvd., Mr. Devin Desai) and Rome Mini Mart (1714 Turner McCall Blvd., Mr. Nilesh Khetia), and a Beer Package License for Lake Mini Mart (2413 Garden Lakes Blvd. Ste. B, Mr. Saleem Badruddin Vadsariya). An additional license hearing will address a smoking violation at Miles Legacy, 1901 N. Broad, involving licensee Joanna Miles.

• Beer and Wine Package License – Shop N Save, 1303 Shorter Ave., applicant Mohammed Fuzil Shaud Rafi (old business, tabled)
• Beer and Wine Package License – Food Mart, 1324 Martha Berry Blvd., applicant Devin Desai
• Beer Package License – Lake Mini Mart, 2413 Garden Lakes Blvd. Ste. B, applicant Saleem Badruddin Vadsariya
• Beer and Wine Package License – Rome Mini Mart, 1714 Turner McCall Blvd., applicant Nilesh Khetia
• License hearing on smoking violation – Miles Legacy, 1901 N. Broad, licensee Joanna Miles

The Alcohol Control Commission unanimously approved new beer and wine package licenses for Shop N Save, Food Mart, Lake Mini Mart, and Rome Mini Mart, each with conditions noted in the minutes. The Shop N Save license was approved subject to payment of a $2,000 penalty and a Georgia Bureau of Investigation clearance letter. The commission also unanimously passed a motion requiring Miles Legacy to find a new licensee and submit an application by the March 16, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Shop N Save beer & wine license, pending $2,000 penalty payment and GBI clearance (unanimous)
• Approved Food Mart beer & wine license (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Mini Mart beer license (unanimous)
• Approved Rome Mini Mart beer & wine license (unanimous)
• Motion passed to require Miles Legacy find a new licensee and apply by March 16, 2026 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will convene to elect a mayor and mayor pro tem, appoint a city manager, and vote on rezoning, ordinances, and agreements. The body will also recognize community members and observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Rezone 225 Huffaker Road from Suburban Residential to Multi-family Residential
• Adopt Downtown Sidewalk Ordinance
• Approve Stonebridge Management Agreement
• Approve Golf Irrigation Lease Purchase
• Approve Recycling Shortfall Invoices 3rd Qtr.

The commission elected Jim Bojo as mayor and Wayne Robinson as mayor pro tem. They appointed Sammy Rich as city manager. The commission unanimously approved a special pouring Sunday on Feb. 8, 2026. A lease‑purchase financing resolution for the Stonebridge Golf Course irrigation project was approved by vote.

• Elected Jim Bojo as mayor (votes: Bojo – McDaniel, Brock, Fisher, Robinson, Bojo; Cochran – Beeman, Hixon, Collins, Cochran)
• Approved Wayne Robinson as mayor pro tem (votes: Robinson – Brock, Fisher, McDaniel, Bojo, Robinson; Beeman – Cochran, Hixon, Collins, Beeman)
• Appointed Sammy Rich as city manager (unanimous consent)
• Adopted resolution designating Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 as special pouring Sunday (unanimous consent)
• Approved lease‑purchase financing for Stonebridge Golf Course irrigation project (YES: Robinson, Brock, Fisher, McDaniel, Bojo; NO: Cochran, Beeman, Hixon, a)

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will elect a new chairperson and vice chairperson for 2026, readopt the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and its map for 2026, and consider an ULDC amendment concerning gas stations and convenience stores. The commission will also review multiple rezoning applications and special‑use permit requests from both county and city applicants. Public hearings on these land‑use requests are scheduled for later in January.

• Readoption of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and corresponding map for 2026.
• ULDC ordinance amendment related to gas stations and convenience stores.
• Rezoning request for 0 Wayside Road (parcels K13W110 and K13W112) from Community Commercial/Suburban Residential to Multi‑Family Residential.
• Special Use Permit request for an industrial/recycling center at 870 Woods Road (parcels G12Y016A and G12Y016).
• Special Use Permit request for an outdoor gun range at Morton Bend Rd. (parcel C15028).

The Rome-Floyd Planning Commission readopted the 2026 Unified Land Development Code and approved a gas‑station ordinance amendment. It granted a special use permit for an industrial recycling center, approved multiple rezoning projects, and approved a day‑care permit, while denying a proposed outdoor gun range.

• Approved readoption of the 2026 ULDC and map (7‑0)
• Approved gas‑station and convenience‑store ordinance amendment (8‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Industrial/Recycling Center at 870 Woods Rd with conditions (7‑0)
• Denied Special Use Permit for outdoor gun range at Morton Bend Rd (7‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 4334 Martha Berry Hwy to Community Commercial (8‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 225 Huffaker Rd to Multi‑family Residential with frontage condition (8‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Day Care/Group Home at 3770 Kingston Hwy with conditions (7‑0)
• Motion to deny rezoning of Rockmart Rd failed (3‑5); recommendation of approval forwarded to County Commission

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will meet on January 8, 2025. The agenda includes approving the November 2025 meeting minutes and the 2025 BID financials. The board will discuss the BID budget, officer election, committee roles and goals, and review the 2025 annual report. Staff reports and other items will follow.

• Approve November 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve BID financials
• Discuss BID budget
• Discuss officer election
• Discuss committee roles and goals

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the November 2025 minutes with all members in favor. No other motions were decided; the board discussed upcoming officer elections, future meeting dates, a parking update, and a sidewalk ordinance that will be voted on by the commission on 1/13/26.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)

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