Commission marks National Black Business Month and recognizes local NFPA Rising Star
On Aug. 10 the commission proclaimed August 2026 National Black Business Month, praised the Northwest Georgia Minority Business Association and presented an NFPA Rising Star award to Fire Educator Linda Patty, who thanked the commission and credited her department.
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The Rome City Commission issued a proclamation declaring August 2026 as National Black Business Month and publicly recognized the Northwest Georgia Minority Business Association for its work supporting black-owned businesses in the region.
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