Historic Courthouse Renovation & Judicial Improvements

Project ID: 
2017 SPLOST
Project Type:
Capital Project
Project Status: 
Approved and Under Construction
Location: 
Floyd County Historic Courthouse
4 Government Plaza
Rome, GA 30161
See map: Google Maps
View from Historic Courthouse looking toward Law Enforcement Center which will house courts during interior renovation

Complete renovation of the historic courthouse in order to address deferred maintenance and functionality. This project is to address concerns with safety and functionality, as well as retain its historical significance.

Roof replaced 2023
Status Updates

8.26.2025 - the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved a Law Enforcement Center service proposal from Sizemore Group in the amount of $462,000. No change to the budget needed at this time. The proposal includes a summary of requested services:

  • LEC 2nd + 3rd floor partial renovation
  • 2nd + 3rd floor partial renovation - low voltage (security camera, key card access)
  • 1st floor interior renovation (phase 2), including low voltage
  • Boundary, topographic, + utility survey
  • Interior signage
  • Sallyport design - pending site survey
  • AV services (courtrooms)

8.12.2025 - Final scope has been received by architect. Brick pointing, painting, gutters, and down spouts should be out for bid in late August. Any and all remediation on pause until building is not occupied.

4.8.2025 - Final review on bid documents for windows, brick, and gutters including abatement. Bid package should be out in May 2025.

1.30.2024 - Interviews with prospective architectural firms are scheduled for February 1, 2024.

11.17.2023 - Architectural proposals were received in September 2023 with limited participation. Purchasing has resubmitted Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and have three (3) potential proposals. Plans are to award architectural in early 2024 and begin construction late 2024.

3.2023 - Roof replaced.

Return to Projects