Contents
Home of the Brave
Former Brave Jeff Treadway finds life after baseball at his home near Bolingbroke
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The Birth Photographer
Forsyth woman follows passion to preserve a family’ s most precious moment
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The Dog Whisperer
Survival skills as a boy helped turn Forsyth man into a real-life John Henry
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Welcome to Monroe County............................................................... 5 History................................................................................................ 7 Getting Started................................................................................. 14 Accommodations.............................................................................. 19 Things to Do..................................................................................... 30 Restaurants...................................................................................... 33 Calendar of Events........................................................................... 38 Recreation........................................................................................ 39 Banking & Finance........................................................................... 42 Education.......................................................................................... 46 Health & Wellness............................................................................ 56 Government...................................................................................... 63 Economic Development.................................................................... 69 The Chamber of Commerce............................................................. 72 Towns of Monroe County.................................................................. 76 Churches.......................................................................................... 84 Organizations................................................................................... 86 Membership Directory...................................................................... 87
Georgia’ s No. 2 Park
One of most visited in the state, High Falls State Park is a big draw to Monroe Co.
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Forsyth’ s Royal Family
Owner Ronnie Daniel passes Dairy Queen crown to a third generation
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Monroe meets Hollywood
Lured by county’ s natural beauty and accessibility, stars keep coming to town
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One Peach of an Artist
License plate design of Forsyth’ s Linda Sosebee now literally covers the state
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On the cover Jeff and Debbie Dell of Forsyth are shown on the cover with their children Taylor, Ashlyn, Dawson and Carly Dell at the historic train depot on Tift College Drive.( Photo / Kim Holderfield)
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