Rome is the county seat of Floyd County in northwest Georgia, sitting roughly 59 miles northwest of Atlanta. The city was founded in 1834 at the confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers, which come together to form the Coosa River, and it was named for Rome, Italy, in part because it spreads across seven hills. That river geography remains central to the city's identity, shaping its downtown layout, its park system, and the greenway that loops through town. Rome's economy is anchored by healthcare and education. Floyd Medical Center, Redmond Regional Medical Center, and the Harbin Clinic form a substantial regional medical cluster, while Berry College and Shorter University bring students, faculty, and cultural activity to the area. Manufacturing and logistics employers such as Kellanova (formerly Kellogg's), International Paper, and a Lowe's regional distribution center round out the employment base. Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides workforce training for the region. The city has a distinctly historic character. Its downtown centers on Broad Street and its iconic clock tower, surrounded by national-register residential districts with homes dating to the 1880s and early 1900s. The Chieftains house and other early-19th-century structures reflect Rome's Cherokee and frontier history. Today Rome blends that preserved downtown with newer suburban growth in the surrounding Floyd County communities of Armuchee, Coosa, and Model. Rome appeals to residents who want a smaller-city pace with the amenities of a regional center: a walkable historic core, river recreation, colleges, and a healthcare system that serves a broad northwest Georgia territory. Its position along U.S. 27 and U.S. 411 links it to Chattanooga, Atlanta, and the wider region.