UPDATE: The White House has released President Donald Trump's schedule for his upcoming visit to Rome, GA on Thursday, February 19.
He will start his day at the "Board of Peace" event in Washington D.C. at 9:00am, but soon after will board Air Force One en route to the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Floyd County.
Trump's scheduled to visit a local business at 1:50pm, and then do a podcast interview at 2:30pm.
At 3:30pm, he will go to the Coosa Steel Corporation for a tour, and is slated to deliver remarks on the economy at 4:00pm from the factory.
The president's visit comes just weeks before a special election to fill the now-vacant seat of Marjorie Taylor Greene.
His visit to Rome comes as early voting is underway in the special election to fill the open House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene vacated the position in January.
Local 3 News will have crews along the president's path through Rome on Thursday, bringing you live updates on our Facebook page, Instagram page, and streaming channel, Local 3 Now.
PREVIOUS STORY:: Part of President Donald Trump's itinerary has been released prior to his visit to Rome, GA, on Thursday, February 19.
The POTUS will fly in to the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Floyd County.
Trump is expected to attend an event at Coosa Steel Corporation, which begins at 2:00pm. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis, and are available for purchase online. Doors will close at 12:30pm for that event.
The White House says Trump will deliver remarks on affordability and the economy, followed by a visit to a local business.
His visit to Rome comes as early voting is underway in the special election to fill the open House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene vacated the position in January.
Local 3 News will have crews along the president's path through Rome on Thursday, bringing you live updates on our Facebook page, Instagram page, and streaming channel, Local 3 Now.
PREVIOUS STORY: President Donald Trump is set to visit northwest Georgia on Thursday, February 19, the White House confirmed.
Trump will make an appearance in Rome, Georgia, located in the heart of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The White House says he will deliver remarks on affordability and the economy, followed by a visit to a local business.
UPDATE: Here's who is running to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Special Election will take place March 10, 2026.
During a press conference on Monday, February 16, Trump also confirmed his trip to Rome, telling reporters, “Well, we have a lot of people that want to take Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene’s place, and many, many candidates, and I have to choose one. They say whoever I endorse is going to win. But we have a lot of good candidates that want to take her place.”
The visit comes as early voting is underway in the special election to fill the open House seat. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene vacated the position in January.
The White House said Trump’s visit will underscore the work the administration says it has done to raise real wages and accelerate economic growth.
A total of 18 candidates are running in the race. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held April 7.
