Rome–Floyd County development activities – Northwest Georgia GSPE Chapter — December Meeting

Robert Spencer Hogg, President/CEO of the Rome–Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA), will present an update on Rome–Floyd County development activities.

When

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

5:30 PM – Meal & Social

6:00 PM – Program

Where

Sam’s Burger Deli
3268 Martha Berry Highway
Rome, GA 30161

A PDH will be awarded.
The chapter will also nominate and elect officers for 2026.

MATHCOUNTS Update

Save the Date!
The Northwest Georgia Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition will be held on:
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026
More details coming soon.

About the Rome–Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA)

Established in 1962 by amendment to the Georgia Constitution, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority includes seven members:

Mayor of Rome

Chairman of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners

Chairman of the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce

Chairman of the Greater Rome Existing Industrial Association

Additional appointed members

RFCDA’s mission is to assist, promote, establish, and develop new industries and to expand existing industry, agriculture, trade, and commerce within Floyd County.

Learn more: www.romefloyd.com

2025 Chapter Officers

President: Jeff Hampton
Vice President: Zohar Edelkind
Secretary: David Pool
Treasurer: Stan Perry
Program Chair: John Pillsbury
Local MATHCOUNTS Coordinator: Laura Buchanan
State Director: (vacant or not provided)

Get Involved

Please invite colleagues, spouses, friends, or fellow engineers to join us at our meetings.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (September–May).

To add someone to the chapter email list, contact:
📧 jeff@harcrowelectric.com

Chapter Fee: $20/year
Used to support speakers’ meals and local expenses. Please see Treasurer Stan Perry.

Potential 2025–2026 Meeting Topics & Tours

Tour of the new Rome Middle School

Georgia Power: Renewable Energy Types & Mixes

Water Treatment Facility Enhancements (PFA Removal)

Tour of the new SK Battery facility

Tour of Georgia Power’s Plant Hammond (BESS)

Tour of Floyd County’s Fire Prevention & Training Center

Project Updates from Current Members