Riverboat Gambling Venture Unveiled by Entrepreneur in Rome, Georgia
In downtown Rome, Georgia, a novel venture aimed at bringing a riverboat casino and entertainment complex to the city's heart is currently in its exploratory phase. Named "Queen of the Coosa," the project envisions a permanently docked, three-story paddlewheel riverboat at the confluence of the Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers. This riverside destination would feature an upscale restaurant, a casino floor, bar, dance hall, and an elegant event space for various occasions, such as weddings, concerts, and community gatherings.
To gauge public opinion and advocate for the initiative with local and state officials, a citizen-led committee has been established to build momentum. The committee's ultimate goal is to create an economic and cultural hub that capitalizes on Rome's underutilized river resources.
The project creators acknowledge that, as of Georgia's current laws, casino gambling is not legal. They will seek support from the Rome City Commission, Floyd County Commission, and the Georgia General Assembly before proceeding. In comparison to traditional land-based casinos, riverboat gambling may prove a more feasible option symbolically. The Coosa River, the city's only navigable river, will be studied to ensure safe navigation and the necessary dredging. The Queen of the Coosa would primarily remain docked, offering scheduled cruises when appropriate.
If a local Lock and Dam is restored, the project plans to generate revenue to fund its rehabilitation without burdening the community with taxes. Additionally, there is potential for river cruises to be expanded.
Moving forward, the Queen of the Coosa project will continue to progress through community engagement and planning stages, working to garner support and navigate legislative hurdles. No formal approvals or construction reports have been released yet, but Rome is positioning itself to be proactive in the ongoing deliberations regarding the legalization and expansion of casino gaming in the state.
- The Queen of the Coosa project, proposed to be a riverside destination with a casino floor, aims to transform voting intentions of local and state officials in favor of legalizing casino-gambling, eventually incorporating various casino-games.
- As a key objective, the Queen of the Coosa project not only plans to offer a casino-and-gambling experience but also intends to foster an economic and cultural hub by capitalizing on revenues generated from these activities, aiming to fund the rehabilitation of a local Lock and Dam, thus encouraging expanded river cruises.
