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.

Rome’s Historic Clocktower Restoration Fundraising Underway

The Last Stop Gift Shop presented a $200 check to the City of Rome to benefit the Clocktower Restoration Fund. Gift Shop & Visitor Center […]

November 13, 2015

Georgia’s Rome Launches New Tourism App & Mobile-Friendly Website

    The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) has launched a new tourism app that coincides with the relaunch of a mobile-friendly version […]

October 30, 2015

Teach Me Tennis Launches Fall Season

The fall season of Teach Me Tennis is officially underway in several Floyd County area schools. The award winning program is recognized both locally and […]

October 13, 2015

Rome International Film Festival

September 10-13, 2015 The RIFF welcomes films and filmmakers from around the globe to share the art of independent film with regional audiences, to entertain […]

September 8, 2015

Ghost Tours & Family Fun This October

Where Romans Rest Cemetery Tours Location: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tours start at Veteran’s Plaza Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 Tours depart at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 […]

September 4, 2015

Big Catfish Quest Tournament Returns to Rome This Weekend

The Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest National Tournament Series is pleased to announce that Rome will be a stop in the national tournament’s schedule […]

August 24, 2015

Award Winning Clocktower Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Returns This Weekend

  Over 20 players from all across the southeast will converge at the Rome-Floyd Tennis Center this weekend for the second annual Clocktower Classic Wheelchair […]

August 3, 2015

Downtown Loft Tours 2015, Tickets Available Starting Friday

The Office of Downtown Development, in partnership with Heritage First Bank, is offering an exclusive look into Rome’s premiere loft spaces showcasing revitalization efforts in […]

July 30, 2015

Local Tennis Pros Recognized by USPTA

  The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) recognized three local tennis professionals last weekend in Atlanta at the BB&T Atlanta Open. Cristian Lopez from […]

July 28, 2015