Rome, GA
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About Rome
- • Grammy-winning country artist Bill Anderson was born in Rome, Georgia in 1937.
- • The Berry College Eagles were founded in Rome, GA, in 1902.
- • Its strategic location on major rivers fueled early cotton trading and industry.
- • Rome is built on seven hills, like the original Rome, Italy.
- • The Oostanaula River flood of 1886 devastated downtown Rome, prompting levee construction.
- • Named for Rome, Italy, in 1834, it was incorporated as a town in 1847.
- • The population is roughly 37,000, less than half the size of Macon, GA.
- • Sitting at 643 feet above sea level, it offers scenic views of the Appalachian foothills.
- • Healthcare and manufacturing are key sectors employing many Rome residents.
- • A warm blend of Southern charm and contemporary revitalization emanates here.
- • The Atlanta Braves, 70 miles away, won the 2021 World Series.
- • Rome High School Wolves won the Georgia 5A State Championship in 2016 and 2017.