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The Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to provide photos, facts, and more to media personnel writing stories about the city. For information and media requests, please contact Gilda Stanbery, Executive Director, at 478-974-1460 or gstanbery@cityofforsyth.com.

About Forsyth, Georgia

Forsyth, Georgia is located in Monroe County on I-75, just 25 miles north of Macon and less than 60 miles south of Atlanta. Founded in 1823, the downtown historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

As of the 2015 census, the population was 4,004. Forsyth, where heroes train, is home to the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. In 2015, tourism in Forsyth supported 300 jobs and generated $31.93 million in direct travel spending. Learn more about Forsyth, GA and its history.

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News & Press Releases

Train Mural to Welcome Travelers on N. Lee Street

Date: 1/12/17

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City Plans Fueling Station for Electric Vehicles

Date: 1/12/17

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City Recognizes Ken Bowman

Date: 1/12/17

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A Great Georgia Road Trip

Date: 1/10/17

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Garden & Gun Article: Going Green

Date: 12/28/16

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Whistle Stop Cafe: A Secret Film Set & Awesome Fried Green Tomatoes

Date: 12/19/16

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Rise of tourism in Forsyth boosts local economy

Date: 12/16/16

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Tourism is Good for Forsyth

Date: 12/13/16

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Monroe County Reporter: KOA to Add Putt Putt, Deluxe Sites

Date: 11/30/16

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Monroe County Reporter: County to Apply for Grant to Spruce Up Juliette Park

Date: 11/23/16

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Georgia Council for the Arts awards Forsyth Main Street Vibrant Communities Grant for Train Mural

Date: 11/02/16

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Fannie Flagg and 25 Years of Fried Green Tomatoes

Date: 1/1/2017

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MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and BACKLOT PLAYERS present a living history tour of the City Cemetery

Date: 7/18/18

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Forsyth Highlights History and Safety with Public Art

Date: 7/18/18

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Public Art Comes to Forsyth

Date: 7/18/18

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Juliette Welcomes Water Trails Visitors

Date: 7/18/18

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13WMAZ News Segment

Date: 8/13/18

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High Falls Video

Date: 1/7/19

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Southern Living March 2019 Article on Blue Tic Mercantile

Date: 03/01/2019

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Public Art Forsyth

Date: 03/29/2019

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Culinary Postcard

Date: 03/29/2019

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Forsyth Cemetery Map

Date: 04/16/2019

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WMAZ Forsyth approves new Downtown alcohol policy

Date: 04/29/2019

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Forsyth Banners - Biking in Juliette

Date: 05/02/2019

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Forsyth Banner- Grits

Date: 05/02/2019

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Forsyth Banner - Wedding

Date: 05/02/2019

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Forsyth Banner Burger

Date: 05/02/2019

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Forsyth Banner Rose Theater

Date: 05/01/2019

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Cemetery Rack Card

Date: 05/14/2019

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Historic Trust comes to Forsyth WMAZ

Date: 06/14/2019

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Smarr Art Work on WMAZ

Date: 06/14/2019

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Forsyth works to boost tourism

Date: 06-23-2019

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Staycation!

Date: 06/27/2019

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Pad Map of Forsyth

Date: 04/17/2019

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Forsyth Meeting Spaces

Date: 07-30-2019

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Forsyth Visitor Guide

Date: 08/01/2019

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2017 Monroe County Economic Impact

Date: 08/02/2019

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Juliette gears up for annual Green Tomato Festival

Date: 10-25-2019

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Juliette's 16th Annual Green Tomato Festival

Date: 10/25/2019

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2018 Monroe County Economic Impact

Date: 10/29/2019

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Forsyth KOA earns 2020 President's Award

Date: 11-20-19

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Forsyth Highlights

Date: 11-1-2019

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Forsyth CVB hosts regional Tourism Expo

Date: 11-27-19

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Fried Green Tomato: A Splash of Hollywood in Juliette

Date: 12/12/19

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Forsyth Meeting Spaces

Date: 12-16-19

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Forsyth Destination

Date: 12-16-19

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Forsyth unveiled a "Chair of Honor"

Date: 9/20/19

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