Roaming Around Rome Blog

Want to learn more about Georgia’s Rome? Our writers contribute regularly to this Rome blog. Keep reading to learn about local events, Rome landmarks and our community. Interested in having an event in Rome? Click here to contact the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Fresh Flavors: Sellers Gourmet Eatery

Chances are you’ve walked by and seen Sellers Gourmet Eatery, the newest addition to Broad Street. After a wait that certainly seemed like forever, we finally […]

July 21, 2017

The Hearts and Minds Behind the Creamery

What is the story of the Creamery? Marc: “We’ve been open for a little over a year now, but the journey, of course, started a […]

July 7, 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

Celebrate Our Independence With a Bang

osted June 7, 2016 by Nic Diaz in Events 1.) Downtown Saturday Beach Party – July 1 – Free Kicking off a patriotic weekend in downtown, we’ll be […]

June 30, 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

Jamwich Has One of the Best Plates in Georgia

If you’re a regular foodie and love travelling solely for the prospect of finding your next favorite place, then you already know about Georgia Eats Magazine, […]

June 19, 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