Rome City Commission to discuss budget, personnel on Monday

Sunday, December 7, 2025–12:30 p.m.

-David Crowder, WRGA News-

The City of Rome’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budgets are slated for a first reading on Monday.

The general fund is a balanced budget with the use of a fund balance of $3.9 and an increase in operational expenses of around 7.4 percent.

You can view the proposed budgets here

Also on first reading is a downtown sidewalk ordinance.

The commission will consider a slight increase in garbage fees for 2026 and a contract for Armuchee area sewer improvements.

First reading regarding several items from the Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission is also on the agenda, including:

Annexation request for 203 Burnett Ferry Road

Special Use Permit for a High-Density Traditional Residential for properties at 7 Ross Street and Ross Street

Special Use Permit for High-Density Traditional Residential for the property at 1501 Gordon Avenue

Special Use Permit for High-Density Traditional Residential for the property at Branham Avenue

Request for Special Use Permit for High-Density Traditional Residential for the property at Branham Avenue

Request to rezone from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential for the property at 159 Addington Drive

Request to rezone from Multifamily Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for the property at 201 E 8th Street

Request to remove condition from the previously rezoned properties at Dodd Blvd and Hwy 411

Request to rezone from Community Commercial to Multifamily Residential for the property at Match Point Way

The commission will meet at 4 pm at Rome City Hall for an executive session to discuss personnel.

The caucus starts at 5 pm and will include a presentation from the Rome Transit Department regarding a feasibility study and the 2026 budget.

The regular meeting starts at 6:30 pm.