Rome/Floyd Development Authority

Meetings

  • 10:00 a.m.
  • 3rd Tuesday of every month
  • 800 Broad Street
    Suite 102
    Rome, GA 30161

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Jimmy Byars, Chair - At Large Member
  • Pete McDonald, Vice Chair - At Large Member
  • Doc Kibler, Secretary - At Large Member
  • Sundai Stevenson, Mayor - Constitutional Member
  • John Cothran, GREIA Chair - Constitutional Member
  • Wright Bagby, Floyd County Chair - Constitutional Member
  • Cassandra Wheeler, Chamber Chair - Constitutional Member

About the Board

History & Purpose

In 1962 the Georgia General Assembly amended the Georgia Constitution to create the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority. The Development Authority is composed of seven members including the Mayor of Rome, the chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, the chairman of the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce, and the chairman of the Greater Rome Existing Industrial Association of the Chamber of Commerce. Since its inception, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA) has vigorously sought to achieve its primary goal of assisting, promoting, establishing, and developing new industries and expanding the existing industry, agriculture, trade, and commerce within Floyd County.

Function

The Authority meets to assist and promote economic growth in Rome and Floyd County and considers any new economic prospects and examines the marketing prospects and progress of the industrial sites. The Authority offers industrial revenue bond financing for qualifying businesses.

In 2019, The City of Rome and Floyd County entered into a new agreement with the Rome Floyd Development Authority to become the primary economic development agency for the community. Under the new agreement, the RFDA employed a new Executive Director to head up recruitment and retention efforts. The Authority moved into a new location on the corner of Broad Street and Turner McCall Boulevard and is prepared to meet the needs of new and existing industries. 

Website

Visit the Rome Floyd Development Authority website for more information.