July 2016 Momentum Magazine

Momentum

July 2016

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Farrell's Frame & Design The Battle Farm's New Model Home River Ratz Tubing & Kayak Rome Tennis Center at Berry College

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In this Issue...

4 Community Events .............................................................................................. 4 Letter from the Chairman .................................................................................

Chamber News: Content and Design by: Carolyn McFry

Chamber Communications Coordinator

On the Cover

5 Membership Campaign Update.................................................................................6 Farrell's Frame & Design ..........................................................................................................7 River Ratz Tubing & Kayak ................................................................................................8 Business Expo.................................................................................................................................9 Rome Tennis Center at Berry College ................................................ 10-11 Ribbon Cuttings................................................................................................................. 12 Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.'s Model Home ...............................................

Membership Report:

12-13 Advertiser’s Index ............................................................................................. 14 Visitor’s Guide .................................................................................................... 14 New Members and Renewals ......................................................

Farewell to Carolyn McFry Ready, Set, Serve: Construction of the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College nears completion. The facility is preparing for a grand opening this month. To learn more about the tennis center, visit page 10-11.

The Chamber thanks you and congratulates you on your new position at

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Upcoming

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July 4

Business Golf League Location: Stonebridge Golf Club 585 Stonebridge Drive, Rome, GA, 30165 Time: EVERY MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

9 hole team stroke play events. Sign up Individually or as a Group! $17 (Includes 2 drink tickets and prizes) Call to RSVP!

706-234-5046

July 13

Georgia Department of Labor Regional Summit Location: Georgia Northwestern Technical College - Gordon County Campus 1151 Highway 53 Spur SW, Calhoun, GA, 30701 Time: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until noon.

A half-day crash course for HR and business professionals seeking practical guidance and real world tips for handling tough management and compliance challenges.

Early bird registration before July 6th; $50 per person after July 6. Lunch is included.

Register online: www.gadolutec.com/ summitregistration.html

July 23

Rome Braves vs. West Virgina Power Location: State Mutual Stadium 755 Braves Boulevard NE, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Root, root, root for the home team, as the Rome Braves — the Class-A minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves — take on the West Virginia Power! Tickets range from $5 to $15 per seat and are available at www.romebraves.com.

706-368-9388

July 27

Mid-Year Celebration Location: Georgia Highlands College 3175 Cedartown Highway SE, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 12:00 p.m.

The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Mid-Year Celebration for Education on Wednesday, July 27th, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Georgia Highlands College.

This year's "Excellence in Education" program will feature personal stories from Communities In Schools student mentees and their adult mentors about the success of the program.

Proceeds benefit Communities In Schools, STAR Student/Teacher Awards, and GOAL Award for Technical School Student Excellence.

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Hello Momentum Readers!

July is a great month for jubilation!

As Americans, we kick off this month with pride and traditions focused around hotdogs, fireworks and family, as "We the People" celebrate the birth of our Great Nation. I will tell you that with the upcoming Fourth of July festivities just right around the corner, it is during this time of year that I realize that I'm not just proud to be an American, but an American living here in Rome and Floyd County. Why? Well, I believe that our community's Fourth of July festivities highlight and echo the great heart of camaraderie and fellowship we as Romans and Floyd Countians enjoy that you can't find anywhere else. If you haven't had the chance to experience a July 4th in Rome and Floyd County, I urge you to join in the fun at Ridge Ferry Park before moving to Broad Street for the annual downtown Block Party. It's an experience not forgotten, as our neighbors and friends gather together and play in the downtown streets, listen to excellent live music and celebrate our beautiful downtown areas. After dark, stay for the huge fireworks display, hosted by Harbin Clinic, that can be seen over the horizon of our historic buildings. It's majestically beautiful!

On a secondary note: While Rome and Floyd County celebrate the birth of our nation, the Chamber also has plenty of reasons to rejoice during July! For starters, if you run a business here in Rome and Floyd County, the chances are that you have been greeted in recent weeks by one of our amazing Chamber volunteers who want to further the mission of the Chamber through recruitment! During the months of May and June, our Chamber was in the midst of the 2016 "Together We Row" Membership Campaign, and now that campaign is rolling to a stop.

I am proud to say that during the campaign, we welcomed more than 60 new members to the Chamber. To see photos from this year's 2016 Membership Campaign Celebration and to find out who this year's top performers were, please visit page 6.

In addition to our membership celebration, July is the month The Chamber hosts the annual Mid-Year Celebration, a time when celebrate our local "Excellence in Education." Each year, our Chamber gathers students from our local schools and their adult mentors to share their personal success stories. It's always a heartwarming moment to see what a difference our residents are making in the lives of our local youth.

To keep all of this jubilous July energy going, Momentum Magazine wanted to feature fresh and new happenings in Rome and Floyd County. For starters, this month Momentum features one of Rome and Floyd County's newest Chamber businesses centered on enjoying Rome's rivers: River Ratz Tubing & Kayaking. To learn more about Rick Dempsey and his business, please read ahead to page 8. Momentum Magazine is also highlighting another local business that is framing up nicely in the Cotton Block in downtown Rome, Farrell's Frame & Design. On page 7, you'll get the chance to meet Amanda Farrell and learn how she's taken her passion for art and creation to a new level: entrepreneurism.

Additionally, Momentum celebrates the grand opening of two new major developments in Rome and Floyd County! First, check out the photos from the recent grand opening/ribbon cutting of Tole, Temple & Wright, Inc's new model home in The Battle Farm on Page 5 before reading about the grand opening of the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, the largest hardcourt facility in the Nation, on Pages 10 & 11.

As always, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway and meet the Chamber staff for a firsthand look at where Rome and Floyd County's economic growth buds. At the Chamber, you will find an incredible group who are committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County. Feel free to drop by anytime to say 'Hello' and to find out about many of our wonderful and upcoming business events.

Happy Reading!

Curtis Gardner (LR XXVII)

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 2016 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Check the community calendar at www.romega.com for event details.

Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.'s Model Home is Customized for Floyd

When it comes to building a dream house for your family, sometimes seeing your options in person can make the process of creating a home from scratch a little easier.

Bill Temple, of Toles, Temple, & Wright, Inc. said that’s exactly the concept Toles, Temple, & Wright & Dan Childs, of KC Homes, had in mind when designing the new, fully-furnished model home the local real estate firm unveiled recently during a Chamber ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 22nd.

"We are thrilled to have Floyd County's only fully-finished and staged, new construction model home," said Mr. Temple. "This is something the local real estate market has needed for quite some time and we feel fortunate to be able offer this option to buyers in our area."

The 4/5-bedroom, 4-full-bath house at 1 Trotter Lane is located in The Battle Farm subdivision off Old Summerville Road in Armuchee and showcases many upgrades, features and a modern floorplan that home buyers might be looking for, said Mr. Temple.

Upon entry, guests are greeted by a lavish dining area to the left of the entry way and a modern home office with guest bathroom to the right. The open floor plan flows into a large great room with cathedral ceilings attached to the state-of-theart kitchen. The floor plan is split to include two spacious bedrooms just off the living room and a master bedroom with large master bath suite featuring a walk-in closet on the opposite end of the house.

The home also features the add-on of a finished upstairs bedroom, and the garage has been converted into a showroom where buyers can see renderings of subdivision lots and many floor plans to choose from as well as carpet, tile, roofing, paint and cabinetry samples.

The model house also includes ‘a game-day porch,” where the back porch is completely covered and includes a television box for sports enthusiasts.

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Membership Campaign - Together We Row

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he Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2016 Membership Campaign Celebration to celebrate our hardworking volunteers who have helped to recruit new members during the months of May and June! Festivities this year were held at the Redmond Regional Medical Center's Outpatient Services on June 14th.

Chair Elect & Vice Chair of Membership John Quinlivan, of Redmond Regional Medical said that because of our volunteers' hardwork and dedication to the Chamber mission, the chamber has welcomed 60 new members to the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce!

Chair Elect & Vice Chair of Membership John Quinlivan (right), of Redmond Regional Medical Center, thanks Chamber's Membership Campaign volunteers.

The top producers are: Ms. Missy Alford, Rome Cleaners; Mr. Scotty Hancock, Redmond Regional Medical Center; Ms. Stephanie Nichols, Rome Cleaners; Mike Stover, Greater Community Bank; and Terrance Hight, Redmond Regional Medical Center Also recognized for their involvement in this year's campaign: Ms. Moriah Medina, Merry Maids; Mr. David Mullinax, River City Bank; Ms. Elaine Abercrombie, Greene's Jewelers, Inc.; Ms. Janice Hopkins, Harbin Clinic, LLC; Ms. Angie Douglass, Kelly Services; Mr. Jonathan Blair, Georgia Power - Plant Hammond; Ms. OUR TOP 3 RECRUITERS (from left): Missy Alford, Andrea Pitts, Redmond Regional Medical Center; Ms. Erin deMesquita, Hospitality Rome Cleaners; Stephanie Nichols, Rome Cleaners; and House for Women; Mr. John Quinlivan, Redmond Regional Medical Center; Mr. Scotty Hancock, Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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Framing Up Downtown: Farrell's Frame & Design

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ehind two deep teal columns, pale turquoise façade, and bold wood doors of 116 at Broad Street, a new business has been framing up nicely in the heart of downtown Rome.

Farrell’s Frame & Design opened its doors just five short months ago, and Owner Amanda Farrell said that as her first business endeavor, Farrell’s Frame & Design has been quickly gaining recognition with local artists, home decorators, and residents.

“I’ve been constantly busy lately,” laughed Ms. Farrell, as she moved through the gallery of molding, matting and samples. “I think sometimes it takes a minute to get the word out, but when it does! Wow! The response so far has been really overwhelming.We've had people constantly coming in and meeting with me, and then telling all their friends. We're very excited to be here."

Ms. Farrell, with 12 years of experience, is no stranger to the framing industry. Her background, she said, consists of both hands-on experience in smaller retailers, as well as work at corporate venues.

“I’ve been framing since I was fresh out of high school,” she added.

“I started out working in mom-and-pop shops, where I got most of my training and experience with the craft.”

Ms. Farrell said she then transitioned into the corporate world of frame working before her attention was drawn to a need for a framing shop in Rome.

"I always wanted to start my own shop," she added. "I was working with some reputable framing representatives who brought it to my attention that Rome needed a place like this."

As fate would have it, Ms. Farrell's husband, Chris Farrell — who is in the United States Air Force — took a special assignment here in Rome as a recruiter. "Since he was assigned to Rome, we thought this would be the perfect time. Everything kind of fell into place. We hired a wonderful real estate agent, Mr. Craig McDaniel, of Toles, Temple & Wright, and

he showed us this building. The floorplan and layout was just perfect.

I had a conceptual idea for my store to have a gallery in the front and workshop space in the back, and this space provided that."

Farrell's Frame & Design is unique in the framing business in that the store not only offers same-day or next-day custom framing, but also features a plethora of other art and design services, said Ms. Farrell.

"We have a wide variety of molding we keep in stock, so often you can come in, pick from our selection, and have a frame ready that day," said Ms. Farrell. "In addition to framing, we offer giclee printing, which is a fine art reproduction print, and we have several different art papers, photography paper, water color paper and custom canvases to choose from. We have a 44-inch printer so there is no project too big or too small for us."

Along with prints and frames, Farrell Frame & Design also specializes in art preservation and photo restoration.

"Recently, we've been working with a couple who's storage unit flooded and ruined wedding photos, family photos, etc.," Ms. Farrell said. "It's wonderful that we are able to do that for them. Those are their memories, and we want to take great care of them."

Farrell's Frame & Design can also fix frames that are broken, said Ms. Farrell. "We have all the tools in house to rejoin frames, cut new glass, etc.," she added. "Also, we love projects, so if you have something in mind and show us, we'd love to work with you on it!"

Ms. Farrell added that one of the best things about "Shopping Rome" at her store is that you're guarenteed to leave happy.

"Quality control is our top priority," she said. "Since this is my store, my baby, I want to make sure that everyone who walks through this door is going to feel welcomed, and that the art you bring is treated like our own."

Visit the business directory on romega.com to find contact information for Farrell's Frame & Design today!

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River Ratz Tubing & Kayak Offers R&R on Rome's Rivers

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A River Ratz Tubing & Kayak crew member helps a group of people get in for a float down the Etowah River. Photo Contributed

Celebrating 10 Years of Rollin’ on the River.

YOUR CITY. OUR CITY. RIVER CITY.

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ocal resident Rick Dempsey is a self-proclaimed “River Rat,” —a person, he explained, who likes to spend most of his or her free time exploring local waterways and enjoying the wildlife.

“You can almost always find me out on the water,” he said with a chuckle. “It’s probably one of the most relaxing, yet adventurous hobbies to have. Every time, you get out on the river, you learn something new about yourself or what is around you at the moment.”

As a retired Georgia Department of Natural Resources law enforcement ranger, Mr. Dempsey would know.

For more than 3 decades, Mr. Dempsey dedicated his life to protecting and helping conserve Georgia’s natural resources — like Rome’s Etowah, Coosa and Oostanaula rivers. It was during his career as a ranger that he first fell in love with the local water systems in Rome and Floyd County.

“I used to travel all over Northwest Georgia for my work, and I believe Rome has some of the best rivers around,” said Mr. Dempsey. “The Etowah, Coosa and Oostanaula have unique features and wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else, and I think now is a great time for us to really start utilizing them for recreation and leisure to their fullest potential. People just don’t realize how beautiful it is out there until they go.”

That is why Mr. Dempsey decided to open River Ratz Tubing & Kayak, located at 105 Callahan Street, in May. River Ratz Tubing & Kayak, he said, offers inner tube and kayak rentals, as well as shuttling services, at great, affordable prices to those looking for R&R on Rome’s rivers during the warmer weather months.

Currently, River Ratz Tubing & Kayak offers 150 inner tubes and 30 kayaks for rent, primarily on the weekends. During the months of July, August and mid-September, River Ratz will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and will take bookings for groups of 15 or more during the week.

“Our fees include a free shuttle ride from our business to the river at check in and a free shuttle back from the exit location,” said Mr. Dempsey. “Right now, we’ve started offering floats down the Etowah from Dixon Landing in Grizzard Park to Heritage Park downtown. That’s about six miles and approximately a two-hour trip by kayak or three-to-four-hour trip on a tube. What’s great about this float is that you come straight through the heart of Rome, but you’d never know it!”

Mr. Dempsey said that he hopes to add more river routes in the future.

"We're hoping to expand our trips to include the Oostanaula and Coosa," he said. "I'm sure that will come with time."

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Center at Berry College will hold its grand opening to the public! Here are all the facts you need to know about the tennis facility before its official open!

60 USTA standard, asphalt courts

- Six NCAA regulation - Three center tournament/collegiate play courts - One exhibition court - Twelve lined for 10 & Under Tennis - All lighted with shade cabanas - Room to build six more courts

Speakers include: Sharon Baker (NP), Dr. Amar Singh, Dr. Buford Harbin, Kitty Barton (financial advisor), Dr. Laurie Johnson, and Rev. Denise Lowe

Terraced Design with ADA accessibility - No steps - Wider entries

3,846 Square-Foot Clubhouse - 2,256 sq. ft. tennis porch to watch main events - Proshop & Tournament/Party Room

$11.4 project funded through the 2013 local SPLOST & land provided by Berry College First Tournament: United States Tennis Association Georgia Junior Open Championship on July 15th-19th

NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

1:00-5:00pm Ford Dining Hall, Berry College 2277 Martha Berry Hwy Mt Berry, GA 30149 Registration: $20, students $10 To register, email baker8483@comcast.net, call (706)506-2000, or go to our website at

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Ribbon Cuttings

Redmond Regional Medical Center's ER renovations Nurse Director - Emergency Services Cyndi Hoggard (left) and Medical Director - Emergency Services Dr. Dave Tomey cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Redmond Regional Medical Center's ER renovation.

Owner Dr. John Beninato and his wife, Barb, cut the ribbon for the renovations of Dr. John J. Beninato, DDS, P.C., oral and maxillofacial surgery office at 21 John Maddox Drive.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Store Manager Kelvin Thomas, with Floyd County Commissioner Rhonda Wallace, cuts the ribbon marking the Grand Re-opening of the 2207 Shorter Avenue location, celebrating new ownership and lower everyday prices.

Store Manager Tori Evans cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of Humble Pie Boutique, 214 Broad Street. Humble Pie Boutique offers unique, Bohemian style clothing for women.

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Members 100 Black Men of Rome-NWGA, Inc. AAPCO Appliance Parts Amanda Corbin Allstate Agency AmeriGas Propane APEX Direct Care Avery Drugs Baymont Inn Beninato, John J., DDS, P.C. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia Broome's Hall of Fame Trophies Brown Cartage Company Carver & Carver Plumbing, Inc. Century Travel Affiliates Comfort Suites Coosa Diagnostic Center Country Sportsman D & J Manufacturing Company, Inc. Davis Contracting & Development Co. Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC DermaTran Health Solutions Dwarf House Chick-Fil-A Classics Floyd County Family & Children Services Fox Systems, Inc. Goodwill of North Georgia Career Center @ Rome Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri Harbin Clinic LLC Historic Desoto Theatre Foundation, Inc. Hi-Tech Signs & Ad Specialties Homescapes Landscaping Company Hype, Inc. J Supply Company Kevin Gurley Inc. Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill Logical Systems, Inc. Lutheran Services of Georgia Mather Mechanical Merle Norman on Broad Mike's Lawncare and Landscape North Georgia Staffing Northwest Georgia Housing Authority NWGA Council Boy Scouts of America Oak Hill Church of Christ O'Neill LLC Outback Steakhouse PAGE Foundation, Inc. Panera Bread Papa John's Pizza Peach State Labs, LLC PORTA Toilets of Rome - Johnny on the Spot, Inc Professional Freedom Tax Service, Inc.

ership Renewals for the month Quick Tune and Lube/Brake Master Read, Martin & Slickman, CPA Resch Construction, Inc. Riverwood Senior Living Rome Area Council for the Arts Rome Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen

SEIFERT LAW, PC Society for Human Resource Management Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q Suzuki Swift & Finch Teresa Lumsden, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services

The Stitchery Tiernan & Patrylo, Inc Tim Burkhalter, Sheriff V3 Publications, LLC - V3 Visual Concepts LLC WLAQ-AM 1410 Women's Information Network, Inc.

New Members

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Purple Mountain Natural Market Mr. David Jockusch 308 E Sixth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 232-2706 www.facebook.com/ Purple-Mountain-NaturalFoods-506209652792267 Rak Designs Ms. Kimberlie Pledger 2105 Eastland Court SE Rome, GA 30165 (404) 772-8485 www.facebook.com/RAKDesigns-1714006532207856/

Kauffman Tire Mr. Nelson Waynesboro 711 Martha Berry Blvd NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 413-4717 www.kauffmantire.com

Capitoline Agency, LLC Mr. Dave Ward 14 Coral Avenue SW Rome, GA 30161 (706) 313-6601 www.capitolineagency.com

Atlanta Postal Credit Union Ms. Lydia Bezean 3040 Martha Berry Hwy NE Rome, GA 30165 (404) 684-8098

Cheers Liquor Mr. Nick Patel 2121 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 584-7562

Humble Pie Boutique Ms. Tori Evans 214 Broad Street Geo-Hydro Engineers, Inc. Rome, GA 30161 Mr. Paul Feist (706) 237-7330 1000 Cobb Place Blvd NW www.humblepieboutique.com STE 290 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Ms. Mary Sib Banks (770) 426-7100 304 E Third Avenue www.geohydro.com Rome, GA 30161 (706) 767-0460 Stella Blu Ms. Tiffany Barnes Fifth Avenue 200 Broad Street Health Care Rome, GA 30161 Ms. Pam Williams (706) 234-7900 505 N Fifth Avenue www.stellablubeauty.com Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-0521 Alto Computers www. reliablemgt.com Mr. Steve Adams 610 Shorter Avenue STE 5 Ratliff Service Center Rome, GA 30165 Mr. Dennis Ratliff (706) 295-1020 610 Broad Street www.facebook.com/ Rome, GA 30161 altocomputers (706) 291-8481

Dean's Collision Center Mr. Billy Dean 1544 Calhoun Avenue NE Rome GA 30161 (706) 290-0062 Farmers Insurance -John Burnette Agency Mr. John Burnette 107 Redmond Road NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 314-9840 Farmers Insurance - Alma Roman Agency Ms. Alma Roman 5 West Fifth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 728-1197 Fuddruckers Mr. Charles Curlee 595 Riverside Parkway NW Rome, GA 30161 (706) 233-9960 www.fuddruckers.com

Mathis Trailers and Equipment Sales Mr. Robert Mathis 3420 Kingston Highway SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-1807 www.mathistrailersand equipmentsales.com Mel & Mimi Ms. Melanie Morris Ms. Mimi Weed 203 E Eighth Street SW Rome, GA 30161 (706) 295-4203 www.facebook.com/ melmimi-119238808582 The Morehouse Group Mr. Mark C. Krueger, CPA 507 S Thornton Ave #1 Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 278-2713 www.morehouse-cpa.com Papa John's Pizza Ms. Valeri Littlejohn 925 Turner McCall Blvd NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 802-1010 www.facebook.com/Papa-JohnsPizza-192013850839456 Popeyes Mr. Kelvin Thomas 2207 Shorter Avenue SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 238-5200

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1 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce 2 Rome and Floyd County Library 3 City Hall 4 Clocktower 5 Historic DeSoto Theatre 6 Old Courthouse 7 Myrtle Hill Cemetery 8 Heritage Park 9 Tennis Complex Barron Stadium 10 The Forum 11 Rome Area History Museum & Welcome Center 12 Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren Cancer Center

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page 8 River City Bank 228 N. Second Ave. www.rivercitybankonline.com 706-236-2123

page 6 Greene’s Jewelers 328 Broad St. www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-7236

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page 7 Sheffield Office Products 327 Brewer Road www.sheffieldop.com 800-873-3920

page 10 Logical Systems, Inc. 605 E. First St. STE 101 www.logsysinc.com 706-234-9896

page 11 Women's Information Network www.infoforwomen.org 706-234-8483 page 15 Hardy Realty & Development Co. 1609 Martha Berry Blvd. www.hardyrealty.com 706-291-4321 Back Cover Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers 312 Broad St. www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

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Perfect for private medical private offices.

Perfect for private Ideal location with 7 exam roomsmedical and 2 private offices.

Perfect for706-346-8576 private medical practice.

Wayne Lester, practice.

Wayne Lester, private offices.

Perfect for706-346-8576 private medical practice.

Wayne Lester, 706-346-8576 practice. Wayne Lester, 706-346-8576

2730 MARTHA BERRY HWY 8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of Mount 2730 MARTHA BERRY HWY 8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of Mount 8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of Mount Berry Mall.

For sale $600,000 or lease Berry Mall.

For sale $600,000 or lease 8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of Berry Mall.

For sale $600,000 orMount lease $3,500 mo.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031 $3,500 mo.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031 Berry Mall. sale $600,000 or lease $3,500 mo.For Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031 $3,500 mo. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

412 412 E. E. FIRST FIRST STREET STREET

TURNER MCCALL NEAR KMART TURNER MCCALL KMART TURNER MCCALL NEAR NEAR KMART Vacant commerical lot adjacent to TURNER MCCALL NEAR KMART Vacant commerical lot adjacent to Vacant commerical lot$350,000. adjacent to Kmart.

1.42 arces.

412 E. Square.

FIRST Lg STREET Clocktower Execu� ve 412 E. Square.

FIRST STREET Clocktower Lg Execu� ve Clocktower Square.

Lg Execu� ve Offi ce Building.

Price to lease, good Offi ce Building.

Price to lease, good Clocktower Square.

Execu� ve Offi ce Building.

Price Lg to lease, good parking.

Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646 parking.

Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646 Office Building.

Price to lease, good parking.

Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646 parking. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

96 96 THREE THREE RIVERS RIVERS DRIVE DRIVE

96 THREE RIVERS DRIVE 10K sq. ft. building on 2.5 acres. Two 12’x 12’ 96 THREE RIVERS DRIVE 10K sq. ft. building on 2.5 Two 12’x 10K sq.doors ft. building on 2.5 acres. acres.

Two 12’x 12’ 12’ rollup w/ parking for 20. $650,000. rollup doors w/ parking for 20. $650,000.

10K sq.doors ft. building on 2.5 acres.

Two 12’x 12’ rollup w/ parking for 20. $650,000.

Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250 Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250 rollup doorsPrusakowski, w/ parking for 20. $650,000.

Kimberly 770-712-4250 Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

113 113 ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG STREET STREET

113sqARMSTRONG STREET 15,738 ft warehouse with central heat and 15,738 sq ft with central heat and 113 ARMSTRONG STREET 15,738 sqloading ft warehouse warehouse with central heat and air.

One dock and one drive in door. air.

One loading dock and one drive in door.

15,738 sq ft warehouse with central heat and air.

One loading dock and one drive in door. $250,000.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 Jimmy 706-506-9051 air.$250,000.

One loading dockByars, and one drive in door. $250,000.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 $250,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

1013 N FIFTH AVENUE 1013 N FIFTH 1013Park, N Medical FIFTH orAVENUE AVENUE Ansley related use, 1013Park, N Medical FIFTH AVENUE Ansley or related use, Ansley Park, Medical relatedapprox. use, plumbing available examorrooms, plumbing available exam Ansley Park, Medical relatedapprox. use, plumbing available examorrooms, rooms, approx.

3400 sq. ft.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031 3400 Jimmy 706-346-7031 plumbing exam rooms, approx.

3400 sq. sq. ft. ft.available Jimmy Kelley, Kelley, 706-346-7031 3400 sq. ft. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

404 404 SHORTER SHORTER AVENUE AVENUE

Kmart.

1.42 Vacant commerical lot$350,000. adjacent to Kmart.

1.42 arces. arces. $350,000.

Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646 Carol 706-346-1646 Kmart.

1.42 arces. $350,000.

Carol Hatch, Hatch, 706-346-1646 Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

404 SHORTER AVENUE Building with 40’x60’ showroom & 404 SHORTER AVENUE Building with 40’x60’ showroom & Building with 40’x60’ showroom & offi ce space with 40’x80’ warehouse. offi ce space with 40’x80’ warehouse.

Building with 40’x60’ showroom & office space with 40’x80’ warehouse. $235,000.

David Terrell, 706-346-5338 $235,000.

David Terrell, 706-346-5338 office space withTerrell, 40’x80’ warehouse. $235,000.

David 706-346-5338 $235,000. David Terrell, 706-346-5338

1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD 1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD 1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD 3,000 sq. � . offi ce space w/ u� li� es.

1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD 3,000 sq. � . offi ce space w/ u� li� 3,000For sq.lease, �. offi$3,000/ ce spacemonth. w/ u� li�es. es.

300 CHATILLON ROAD 300 CHATILLON ROAD 300 CHATILLON ROAD 2 large office suites available, 300 CHATILLON ROAD 2 large office suites available, 2 largeincludes office suites available, utilities.

For 3,000 sq.lease, �.Byars, offi$3,000/ ce706-506-9051 spacemonth. w/ u�li�es.

For lease, $3,000/ month.

Jimmy Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 For lease, $3,000/ month.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

utilities.

2 largeincludes office suites available, includes utilities.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

Jimmy Kelley, utilities.

Jimmyincludes Kelley, 706-346-7031.

706-346-7031.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

THE GRIFFIN -- 215 BROAD ST. THE GRIFFIN BROAD ST. THE GRIFFIN - 215 215 BROAD ST. Now Leasing high end, beautifully THE GRIFFIN 215 BROAD ST. Now Leasing high end, beautifully Now Leasing highcommercial end, beautifully restored office/retail space. restored office/retail commercial space.

Now Leasing high706-346-7031 end, beautifully restored office/retail commercial space.

Jimmy Kelley, Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031 restored office/retail commercial Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031space.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

13 13 CHIEFTAINS CHIEFTAINS DRIVE DRIVE

13sq.CHIEFTAINS DRIVE 4,392 � .. building w/large open area, 13 CHIEFTAINS DRIVE 4,392 sq. � building w/large open 4,392 sq. � . building w/large open area, area, classrooms, offi ce & kitchen. classrooms, offi ce kitchen.

4,392 sq. �Wayne . building w/large open area, classrooms, offi ce & &706-347-8576 kitchen. $169,000.

Lester, $169,000.

Wayne Lester, classrooms, ce &706-347-8576 kitchen. $169,000.

Wayneoffi Lester, 706-347-8576 $169,000. Wayne Lester, 706-347-8576

411 411 BROAD BROAD STREET STREET

4115,775 BROAD STREET Two Story, sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Two Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & 411 BROAD STREET Two Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof$349,000 & HVAC. HVAC. Second level is street level at rear.

Second level is level at Two Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof$349,000 & HVAC. Second level is street street level at rear. rear. $349,000 Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250 Kimberly Second levelPrusakowski, is street level770-712-4250 at rear. $349,000 Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250 Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

300 300 E. E. SIXTH SIXTH AVENUE AVENUE

300 E. SIXTH AVENUE Free standing offi ce building.

Parking 300 E. SIXTH AVENUE Free standing offi ce Parking Free standing offiRome. ce building. building.

Parking Lot, Downtown Approx 2,000 Lot, Downtown Rome.

Approx 2,000 Free standing offi ce building.

Lot, Downtown Rome.

ApproxParking 2,000 sq. � .

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 sq. � .

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 Lot, Rome.

Approx 2,000 sq.Downtown �. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 sq. �. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

1019 1019 N. N. BROAD BROAD STREET STREET

1019 N. BROAD STREET 2,600 sq. ft. office bldg w/ ample parking.

1019 BROAD STREET 2,600 sq. ft. office bldg w/ ample parking.

2,600 sq. ft.N. office bldg w/one. ample parking.

Could be two suites or a large Has billboard Could be two suites or a large one.

Has billboard 2,600besq. ft.suites officeJimmy bldg w/ ample Could two or alarge one.

Hasparking. billboard income. $249,000.

Byars, 706-506-9051 income. $249,000.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051 Couldbe$249,000. twosuitesJimmy oralarge one.706-506-9051 Hasbillboard income.

Byars, income.$249,000. JimmyByars,706-506-9051