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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Why Locals Love Forsyth—There’s No Place Like Home!
Each month, we highlight the individuality, character and charm of Forsyth, the place we call home. But don’t just take our word for it! This month in honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked area locals to share with us why they love Forsyth. What better way to showcase the sense of love that fills the […]
New Year, New Stories to Tell
We’ve wrapped up 2023, friends. And before us are the untouched possibilities of 2024. Is there anything more full of promise than a fresh, shiny new year? We turn over the calendar pages, and there stand 12 new months primed for new adventures, experiencing new joys, meeting new friends and traveling to new places. A […]
Our Past is Always Present: Forsyth’s Bicentennial Celebration
From its humble rural beginnings to today’s bustling small city, our history is evident everywhere. The city of Forsyth was named for the eminent statesman and the 33rd Governor of Georgia, John Forsyth. Incorporated on December 10th, 1823, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, Forsyth serves as the county seat for Monroe County. […]
#GetFried in Juliette, Georgia!
The can’t-be-missed Green Tomato Festival is right around the corner, folks. It is time to plan your trip to Juliette! If you are from middle Georgia, you are probably familiar with lovely little Juliette. Her fame from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes and its unforgettable leading ladies, Ruth and Idgie, is only a tiny part […]
