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Why is Rome, Georgia Named after Rome, Italy?

Why is Rome, Georgia Named after Rome, Italy?

And the surprising sister city (spoiler alert: it’s not in Italy)

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Crystal Jackson
Nov 09, 2023
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Why is Rome, Georgia Named after Rome, Italy?
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And its surprising sister city (spoiler alert: it’s not in Italy)

The Clocktower in Rome, Georgia — By JJonahJackalope — Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

Just over an hour north of downtown Atlanta, you’ll find the small town of Rome, Georgia. If you’ve been there or get a chance to go, it likely won’t bring Rome, Italy to mind. I’ve never been to Italy, but I can …

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