The Alumnae of Tift College
Hey y’all, Did you know that Forsyth was once the home of the second-oldest women’s college in Georgia? Founded in 1849 as the Forsyth Female Collegiate Institute, the college has had a few different names but the one that most folks know is Tift College, named after Bessie Willingham Tift, who was a graduate of […]
The City of Culloden: Small Town Charm, Big Future
Hey y’all, On the latest Monroe Today episode, my good friend Gilda Stanbery hosted Mayor Lynn Miller and Councilwoman Dr. Margie Bryant. They work for the beautiful City of Culloden and came on the show to share information on excitin’ upcoming community events. Now, sit back and relax while I give y’all a rundown of […]
Monroe County Historical Society
Hey y’all, On a recent episode of Monroe Today, my friend Gilda Stanbery welcomed Nolen Howard andRalph Bass from the Monroe County Historical Society. The society is celebratin’ its GoldenJubilee and has recently undertaken a complete revitalization of its exhibits! If you missed theepisode, I’ve got some highlights for you so grab yourself somethin’ to […]
Tight Lines at All Seasons Guide Service
Hey y’all, On a recent episode of Monroe Today, my good friend Gilda Stanbery welcomed local fishing expert Jeff Mooney. Along with being a tourism partner of Visit Forsyth, Jeff is the owner and operator of All Seasons Guide Service. He takes folks out on Lake Juliette, a beautiful 3,600-acre reservoir lake here in Monroe […]
An Interview with Forsyth Author: Steve Reece
Hey y’all, On the latest episode of Monroe Today, my good friend Gilda Stanbery interviewed a local writer and author by the name of Steve Reece. If you’re a local like me, then that name should ring a bell because he’s been a crime reporter and columnist for the Monroe County Reporter for a long […]
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 […]
