Sunday, June 8, 2025–9:30 p.m.
-Davkid Crowder, WRGA News-
A number of applications from the Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission are set for a first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting.
The planning commission is recommending approval of an annexation and rezoning request for property at Cedartown Highway and Cedartown Road for a gas station and convenience store.
Another applicant is seeking to rezone 0 Cedar Avenue, 406 East 20th Street, 408 East 20th Street, 0 East 20th Street, 8 East 19th Street, 512 Cedar Avenue, and 510 Cedar Avenue from High Density Traditional Residential to Heavy Industrial in order to crush concrete on the parcels. They would also like to expand to include office space and additional truck and container parking.
There is also a request to rezone 408 Cedar Avenue and 412 Cedar Avenue from Heavy Industrial to High Density Traditional Residential to protect existing homes.
Both applications also come with a recommendation for approval.
Monday is only a first reading, a public hearing and vote will come during the city commission’s June 16 meeting.
Also Monday, the city commission will present certificates of appointment to Corey Townsend and Collin Doss.
They will also recognize Georgia Municipal Court Clerk’s Week with a proclamation, and consider a 2024 budget revision.
Monday’s City Commission meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Rome City Hall.
The caucus begins at 5 p.m. in the Sam King Room.
Both sessions are open to the public.