Black History Month in Forsyth

Hey y’all, February is Black History Month meanin’ it’s a time to share and remember the history of African Americans in our country. For this Black History Month, I’ve got somethin’ real special to share. On my good friend Gilda Stanbery’s radio show, she talked with Forsyth local Ms. Rosemary Walker. She’s been workin’ on […]
Year of Milestone Celebrations

With the arrival of 2025, it’s time to celebrate the upcoming accomplishments of our community and what makes it special! Since 1823, our city and Monroe County itself has truly flourished and grown into a community full of rich stories waiting to be shared. In honor of all that’s to come in this new year, […]
The Story of Culloden’s Slave Cemetery

Now, we know that the South sure has many stories to tell. Some are sweet as iced tea but today I’m here to share some honest history with y’all. We must remember that the immense suffering and oppression of enslaved African Americans built the foundation of the South. Their forced labor shaped the industries that […]
Meet In the Middle This Holiday Season

With less than a week until Christmas and soon after New Year’s Eve, figuring out your family’s holiday season plans can be stressful! Everyone wants to see each other but the logistics of finding one place for the whole family (including extended family) to meet can be nearly impossible. Then there’s the challenge of deciding […]
Resilience of the Rose Theater

Hey y’all, If you’re a local to Forsyth like me then I’m sure you’re familiar with the Rose Theater. This historic theater has brought joy to our town for as long as anyone can remember. Housed within this building are the Backlot Players who are a non-profit community theater group. They have brought exceptional performances […]
Tales from Forsyth’s Beyond

You ever been to Forsyth City Cemetery? It ain’t your ordinary resting place. Let me tell y’all, what started as a humble church burial ground grew into a whoppin’ 26 acres of history! Buried there are Civil War soldiers, important figures in Georgia’s history…and more than a few remarkable tales. In fact, I’m fixin’ to […]
The Mystic Side of Forsyth

It’s finally October here in Forsyth and there’s nothin’ better than sittin’ with your family on the porch after a home-cooked meal, sippin’ on sweet tea and tellin’ each other ghost stories. Now, y’all should know by now that I’m the best storyteller around and boy do I have a chillin’ one for you. […]