Visitor Guide

Media

Whether it’s a leisurely day touring the largest college campus in the world, fishing on our three rivers, cheering for tomorrow’s major league stars, dining in one of our unique bistros, or touring the historic Victorian downtown district – you will certainly discover what makes Rome a distinct location known for its southern hospitality and unique culture.

Services offered to media

  • Press Tours
  • High resolution images
  • Press releases

Photography Requests

The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism maintains a photography database of Rome and Floyd County. Access to these high resolution images will be granted to qualified media and event planners. Approval will not be granted for use by private individuals or any commercial ventures. Image library

Story Ideas

  • “A Miracle in the Mountains” – The story of Martha Berry and Berry College
  • “The Man Who Was Buried Three Times”
  • Three rivers, a national virgin forest and miles of trails
  • Eagles, birdies and deer sighted daily: Stonebridge Golf Club
  • The Legacy of Martha Berry
  • A pool in the shape of Georgia
  • Major Ridge and the Trail of Tears
  • Tomorrow’s Major League Stars: Rome Braves
  • ”Where Romans Rest” and other famous people buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery
  • The largest Victorian Era district in the state of Georgia
  • Union & Confederate Civil War Sites -The only location in Georgia with 4 full years of activity during the War
  • Nation’s largest hardcourt tennis facility

For media requests, please contact Kristi Kent at 706-295-5576, kkent@romega.us