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Calling All Romans Interested in Becoming a Tour Guide

Have you ever wanted to be a tour guide for Georgia’s Rome? We are looking for tour guides who would like to host a variety […]

August 23, 2017

Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is Calling all Local and State Artists for Winter Art Market

The gift shop at Georgia’s Rome office of tourism announces a call for artists for the 6th Annual Winter Art Market to be held Saturday, December 2, 2017, 10 a.m-6 p.m. […]

August 15, 2017

Large Crowds Expected in Rome for August

The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism would like the community to be aware of several events in town this weekend and during the month of […]

August 9, 2017

Remembering Jack Runninger

Rome pays tribute to World War II veteran, Rome News Tribune Columnist, Author, and optometrist Jack Runninger. Jack was a man of many trades and Rome […]

July 3, 2017

Rome Grown, Rome Made Farmers Markets

Nothing says summer like fresh vegetables, garden herbs, and colorful flowers. Discover a delightful bounty of Rome Grown, Rome Made products at Rome Farmers Markets located at the Rome-Floyd […]

June 21, 2017

Ann Hortman & Kristi Kent attend 26th Annual Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College

Three-year program recognized nationally for continuing education Ann Hortman, Director of Rome Sports and Kristi Kent, Director of Communications joined more than three hundred tourism […]

June 13, 2017

Living Motorcycle Museum & Book Release

If you’re a person that prefers two wheels to four, then the Vintage Motorcycle Show is the event for you. Come join us at the Rome […]

June 12, 2017

Georgia’s Jewelry-The Rustic Bear

If you want jewelry unlike any other, jewelry that shows off who you are,  well then the Rustic Bear is for you! Kaitlin Akvan, a native […]

June 5, 2017

Made For Rome: Illustrations and Greeting Cards by Judith Frasure

Rome Visitor’s Center Monthly Artist Spotlight – Judith Johnson Frasure Judith Frasure, a native Roman and artist, has a bachelor’s degree from Berry College in Psychology […]

February 24, 2017

6 Unique Gifts from the Last Stop Gift Shop

It’s that time of year again, the time of year where you spend hours debating what gift to get your loved one for Valentine’s Day. […]

February 7, 2017