The Forsythia Festival
Hey Y’all, March is here and it’s time for the 38th annual Forsythia Festival! For folks unfamiliar with the festival, it’s a beloved tradition in Forsyth and central Georgia that draws visitors from around the state. It’s named after the beautiful Forsythia plant that blooms in early March. Those bright yellow blossoms are like little […]
Monroe County Fine Arts Center
Hey y’all, My good friend Gilda Stanbery, who many of you may already know is the Executive Director of the Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently hosted a very special guest on her radio show: none other than Kari Buckindail. She’s the Communications and Fine Arts Center Coordinator for the Monroe County Schools and plays […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Hubbard Legacy
Y’all, if you know me, you know I don’t use a word like “legacy” lightly. “Legacy” is a powerful word, it holds weight, significance, it speaks of the past but in light of the future. A legacy is a story that doesn’t end, but continues to grow and shape those it impacts. Today, I have […]
The Tale of Forsyth’s Old Stone Depot
Have you ever heard the tale of Forsyth’s old stone depot? Well, settle in, have I got a treat for you today! Forsyth Old Stone Depot Forsyth actually has two depots, known today as the Old Stone Depot (also referred to as the Conley Building) and the Victorian Brick Depot (better known as the Monroe […]
