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.
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 […]
Stories From Hubbard Alumni
Hey y’all! Apologies if I’ve been remiss in my storytelling duties in recent days—I have been busy pickin’ out my dress and dancin’ shoes and visiting the beauty parlor for the upcomin’ banquet!! The Hubbard Alumni Association’s annual Hubbard Celebration is fast approachin’ (the third Saturday in April), and it is always a favorite in […]
Tree Talk with the Georgia Forestry Association
Hey y’all! I’m here again with the latest from another highly informative episode of Monroe Today, where my good friend, Gilda Stanbery, had the honor of hosting two long-time members of the Georgia Forestry Association: Nipper Bunn (owner/operator of a multigenerational logging company in Monroe County) and Tim Lowrimore (President/CEO of the Georgia Forestry Association)! […]
The Story Behind Dogwood Creek Hunting Preserve
I tuned into the latest episode of Monroe Today to listen to my good friend Ms. Gilda Stanbery interview Kevin Walters of Dogwood Creek Hunting Preserve. Now, I don’t know about you all, but I had no idea Monroe County had a huntin’ preserve! Grab yourself somethin’ refreshing and sit back as I share everything […]
What’s Coming to Forsyth in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Forsyth with major commercial projects, new businesses, and business expansions. Here are a few projects we are looking forward to Our first feature on the list is the beloved pastry shop, Treats with Lenise. What began as a cottage bakery has now evolved into a […]
A Look Ahead With Dean Nelson
Hey y’all, On a special episode of Monroe Today, my good friend Ms. Gilda Stanbery hosted Dean Nelson. He’s the Community Development Director for the city of Forsyth, Georgia which is a very important job for ensuring the success of our community. In this episode, they talked about everything from his past work experiences including […]
Clowning Around With Lee Andrews
Hey y’all, On a recent episode of Monroe Today, my good pal Gilda Stanbery hosted Lee Andrews, just in time for the holiday season. He’s a Monroe County-born and raised in High Falls, who is known for his talent as a professional clown. Y’all heard me right, he’s one of those clowns you see all […]