Visit Forsyth GA Scores World Cup Visitors
See how Visit Forsyth GA connected with World Cup fans from around the globe and shared Forsyth’s outdoor charm with thousands of visitors.
Headstones & The Hidden Stories Behind Them with Ashley Quinn
Discover the hidden stories behind historic headstones and uncover the people, places and history they preserve in Monroe County.
The Story Behind Fox City Express
Celebrate 50 years of Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and discover its preserved Middle Georgia farm history, tours, events and traditions.
Jarrell Plantation Celebrates 50 Years
Celebrate 50 years of Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and discover its preserved Middle Georgia farm history, tours, events and traditions.
The History of Monroe County Emergency Services
Explore the history of Monroe County Emergency Services with Chief Glenn Dorner, from early volunteer firefighters to modern fire rescue and EMS.
Celebrating 50 Years with Dr. Margie
Discover Dr. Margie Bryant’s 50-year legacy as a pioneering Culloden volunteer firefighter and community leader.
The Story Behind the Forsyth-Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame
Mornin’ y’all, Can you believe it is June? Summer is on our doorstep, and with that, amidst outdoor fun and concerts on the square, comes a new class of inductees into the Forsyth-Monroe Sports Hall of Fame. I’m very excited about this year’s recognized athletes—there are some truly special folks on the list. To tell […]
High Falls & The Weight of Time
In the early 1800s, the High Falls, Georgia area had a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory, a geo-electric plant, and hotel. High Falls fell from prosperity in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it. As the home to the highest waterfall south of Atlanta, […]
Summer Fun at High Falls State Park
Hey y’all! We’re back at it again with another wonderful interview by my dear friend, Ms. Gilda! This week Ms. Gilda had the pleasure of hostin’ Bronwen Morgan, the Naturalist from High Falls State Park. These two discussed everythin’ from Monroe County’s history to the international “Game of Shrooms,” so pull yourself up a seat […]
Gearing Up for an Americana Summer with History & Traditions from around Forsyth, GA
The Forsyth Tradition of May Day May Day has a long history across the globe, going by many names including Beltane in Scotland, Floralia in Ancient Rome, and Walpurgisnacht in the mountains of Germany. In the 1800s in America, May Day became a day of commemoration for the rights of laborers. The Federation of Organized […]