Sweet Life Forsyth

09/08/2024

08/27/2024

Coco wishes everyone a 😍

Love dogs? So do we❣️

National Dog Day 🎉🐶🦴honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. 🤗 Dogs put their lives on the line every day - protecting our families and homes, for their law enforcement partner 👮👮‍♀️ for their blind companion, 🦮 for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and helping to locate and rescue 🐕‍🦺victims of accidents and tragedy.

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08/24/2024

Bench or chair? That is the question. 🤔 How do you like to people watch from in front of the Welcome Center on the Square? 👀In the dog days of summer—between scorching temperatures and muggy days— a nice place to sit provides the respite we all need to enjoy downtown Forsyth. 😎 You can sit in the chairs under the cover or on the bench out in the sun to bask in warmth. Whatever your preference, come enjoy the Rose Theater, the shops and restaurants of charming downtown Forsyth! 😌

A chair will do for Sydney and Lynette.
For Bella it is all about the pup cup from Scoops❣️

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08/08/2024

Look for the historic markers as you discover the city of Forsyth and surrounding area. 👀🚶🚶‍♀️

Forsyth is full of history with lots of fantastic small businesses, restaurants, and attractions. 🤩

For more of what to see or do:
www.visitforsythga.com

Come see us at the Welcome Center on the Square at 20 N. Jackson St. for self guided tours and more. 🤩

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07/03/2024

🇺🇸 The Welcome Center on the Square and Convention & Visitors Bureau office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. ❤️🤍💙
We will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 9am.
🐶🐱 Don’t forget your pets and bring them inside. Everyone have a happy and safe 4th!

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06/12/2024

Groups of all sizes and interests choose Forsyth for their events. The Convention & Visitors Bureau helps them with the logistics and find the perfect venue, hotel stay, dining options — anything we can to support a great experience!
After working with them for three months, today was finally the day we delivered a box full of swag bags specially curated for the Craftin’ and Chattin’ group meeting at the LaQuinta this week. 🧵✂️📖 They are scrapbookers who hail from around the state. We are delighted they selected Forsyth for their get together! 👏

Are you planning a weekend getaway, family reunion, or a corporate event and need a helping hand? Give us a call at 478.974.1460 and let’s see what we can do to help create a memorable experience ❣️

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06/07/2024

Even award winning photographer, Matt Odom couldn’t resist Coco. 😍
We were so lucky to get Matt and his assistant back in Forsyth to take photos for an upcoming Georgia Trend magazine. The July article will feature the CVB’s TravelBlazer award for turning the Forsyth Foxhunt 🦊into an accessible tour for the visually impaired. This award is about community collaboration to realize these attractions and the importance of tourism in the economic development of our community. 📚🌆🧳🛂💵📸
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of many we received this important recognition. 💙💛💙💛💙💛 We can’t wait to share the article and more photos! 👀📸
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06/06/2024

Forsyth is Georgia’s Public Safety Capital and we are all big fans of the K9 units and the good work of our local law enforcement. They are always on the ready to help our visitors and locals alike! 🤩 Thanks to Sheriff Freeman and his team for all you do! 👏

We thought you would like to get to
know another of these high energy, highly trained K9 units so we asked a few questions to their handler.

Name: Corporal Thompson
Years at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office: 4
Years as a K-9 handlers: 9
I currently work with my second K-9 officer.
I love the challenge of working with K-9 officers, things can change all the time and I must be able to adapt quickly and so does he.
Dog’s name: Tyson
Breed: German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois Mix
Age: 6 years
⭐️Tyson is a patrol dog which means he’s trained in Criminal Apprehension, Tracking and Scenting for Narcotics.
⭐️Tyson doesn’t bark at all; he’ll whine sometimes but he’s mostly a very quiet dog.
⭐️Tyson’s favorite food is his normal dog food which he devours with gusto.
My favorite food is steak, preferably medium rare to medium.

📸Taylor Alexandria

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05/30/2024

Forsyth is Georgia’s Public Safety Capital and we are all big fans of the K9 units and the good work of our local law enforcement. They are always on the ready to help our visitors and locals alike! 🤩 Thanks to Sheriff Freeman and his team for all you do! 👏

We thought you would like to get to
know one of these high energy, highly trained K9 units so we asked a few questions to their handler.

Name: Deputy Marsh
Years at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office: 2.5
Years as a K-9 Handler: 11
I currently work with my fifth K-9 officer.
My favorite thing about working with my K-9 officers is watching them progress from their training to full fledged police dogs.
Dog’s Name: Riki
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Age: 2 years
⭐️ Riki’s specialties include Criminal Apprehension, Tracking and Scenting for Narcotics
⭐️ A quirky trait of Riki’s is that he doesn’t realize he’s an 86-pound dog and is sure he’s much smaller.
⭐️ Deputy Marsh also says that Riki’s favorite treats are Grillers and pig ears. Deputy Marsh’s favorite food is a good steak, cooked medium rare.

📸Taylor Alexandria

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05/29/2024

It’s moving season! 🚚The Gardeners recently moved to the area and are exploring what to see and do. They dropped in to visit at the Welcome Center on the Square. Coco officially greeted them and Chelsea gave them the Hello Neighbor newcomers packet. 😍

If you have new neighbors or friends moving to the area, stop in for your Hello Neighbor packet. 🏡 It’s filled with lots of useful information and some coupons for local shopping and dining. 🍽️ 🛍️

Plan the perfect staycation at VisitForsythga.com

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05/25/2024

We caught Coco giving kisses 😚
to two of our favorite teachers 👏👏 retiring from the Monroe County Schools 🏫today. Misty Tindell Sparks 📝and Julie Spence📚dropped in for a little Coco time! 💕Ms. Julie has a sweet little Dachshund 🐾 too and Ms. Misty has a big lovable Great Dane 🐕 who visits at the 1823 Artisan Guild sometimes.

👏 Don’t forget to show some love for the teachers in your life. 🥰

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05/25/2024

Forsyth was teeming with visitors today. 👏There were so many stories! 🗣️We talked to a couple from Germany staying at the KOA, two Atlanta artists 🎨 down for the moonlight paddle 🛶 on the Ocmulgee River, people in town to visit family, and grandparents from Florida here to pickup the 😘 grands from Tennessee. We went out to the Forsyth Golf Club ⛳️ to welcome Superintendent Eugenia Harrison (pictured) and her team. The Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau worked with them to organize the Georgia Prison Wardens Golf Tournament. 🏆There were more than a dozen teams from around the state that came in support of one another and to enjoy our beautiful golf course. ⛳️They will be back in September to do it again!

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05/18/2024

Make Father’s Day unforgettable in Forsyth! ⭐️‍This charming small town offers something for every Dad: fishing adventures, 🎣 self-guided historic tours, a Fox hunt, scenic trails, 🌲great gift shopping, delicious eats, and more! Plan the perfect Father’s Day at VisitForsythGa.com 🥰



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05/18/2024

05/16/2024

📣The City of Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Forsyth) is proud to announce that their all-new brand won a silver International Communicator Award in the Brand Redesign or Refreshcategory! 🩶

With over 3,000 entries received from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. The widely coveted recognition honors the best work in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and design the industry has to offer. As an indicator of the caliber of award recipients, past winners include Forbes, The Walt Disney Company, PepsiCo and many more. 👏👏

“Winning an award is always a special moment. And to receive this award from an organization I admire so much, with a team such as we have with the CVB Authority and Accent Creative,makes me proud of our accomplishments and very grateful.”
–Gilda Stanbery, city of Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau, CEO/Executive Director

For more information about Visit Forsyth’s new brand and things to do in the area, visit visitforsythga.com or contact the City of Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau at 478-974-1460.




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05/12/2024

Do you have family visiting for graduation? 🎓 Stress free and convenient, have them stay at one of our comfortable hotels 🏨 near shopping 🛍️ and dining 🍽️

🌟Visit www.visitForsythGA.com for a list of hotels in Forsyth!



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05/10/2024

🌟Monroe County’s Sheriff Freeman receives special treats for his K9 Officers, Tess, Riki, and Tyson from the Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau, represented by our very own Cocopuff! 🐾
Forsyth is Georgia’s Public Safety Capital and we are all big fans of the K9 unit and the good work of our local law enforcement. They are always there to help our visitors and locals alike! 🌟
Special thanks to K9 handlers Corporal Sullivan, Deputy Marsh, and Corporal Thompson, and to Sheriff Freeman
and his team for all you do! 👏👏

Stay tuned for more about our K9 units. 👏

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05/08/2024

Looking for something special for your sports lover? Tickets are on sale for the annual Forsyth-Monroe Sports Hall of Fame Induction banquet. 🏅Truly a one of a kind experience celebrating our hometown sports heroes. ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️
Tickets are $40 available around town. Pick yours up at the Welcome Center on the Square, 20 North Jackson St., M-F, 9-5. Banquet will be held Saturday, June 15th at 6pm at the Monroe County Conference Center.
Tickets sell out every year so hurry to get yours today! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Tickets and more details available at www.Forsyth-MonroeSportsHallofFame.com

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05/01/2024

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!❣️Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau volunteers are integral to our success as welcoming and supportive agents for our community to flourish. 👏 Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is on 🌟 Clarise Taylor Durden 🌟 Ms.Clarise is a wealth of local stories and always knows how to make visitors feel welcomed. We thought you would enjoy getting to know her too!

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family.
I am 84 years old, and I have lived in Forsyth for most of my life, except for a few years spent in Florida in the 60s.
 I met my husband Frank on a blind date in July of 1958 💒 and married in 1960. We have 2 daughters, Denise Durden Buff and Clarissa Taylor Ciolkosz. I also have 5 grandchildren, Bridget and Trason Buff and William, Andrew, and Thomas Ciolkosz.
 
More fun facts: I graduated from Mary Persons and then attended UGA where I joined the Kappa Delta Sorority before coming home to Forsyth and graduating from Tift College with a Business Degree🎓

Your favorite dessert? 
My favorite is anything chocolate! But especially Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. 🍫
 
Your dream vacation destination?
I’ve been fortunate to have traveled to many countries. St. George Island in Florida is my “Heaven on Earth.”🏖️
 
📖Your favorite book?
I do love to read – especially books by Southern authors.
 
🤩Why do you volunteer at the CVB?
I’ve always enjoyed volunteering. 👏For many years I belonged to the Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary. 🏥 I helped teach English in the ESL classes and helped with the Adult Literacy Program. I belong to the Monroe County Historical Society where I serve as Corresponding Secretary ✍️ and sometimes volunteer at the Museum. I love my church, First Baptist, ⛪️ and have enjoyed serving on various committees.
I love to serve as a volunteer at the CVB! 👏 It’s always fun to meet newcomers to our community. I love Forsyth ❤️because it is still a small town where people are friendly and care for each other. It’s grown so much since my childhood but still maintains that small town feeling. 🥰

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04/30/2024

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month❣️Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau volunteers are integral to our success as welcoming and supportive agents for our community to flourish. 👏 Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is on 🌟 Sandy Cochran Lee🌟 Ms.Sandy has a way of putting people at ease and feeling welcomed. She is willing to help when and where needed — especially covering the Welcome Center during special events. We thought you would enjoy getting to know her too!

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am 80 years old, I love to read, play with my cat, 🐱take walks, working with children at church. ⛪️
 
I have one daughter and she has three children so I have three grandchildren. They live out of town. 💕
 
Tell us some fun facts about yourself. I am active in the Backlot Players, the local community theater group. 🎭 I am retired now but I licensed and opened childcare centers all over the state. 👶 I am originally from South Carolina and moved to Georgia for a job. I married and we moved to Forsyth to be centrally located to our work. 🏡 One of my fondest memories is as a college student working at a restaurant in Maine for a summer, waiting on tables and just meeting new and interesting people. 🤩
 
🍨 My favorite dessert is ice cream and butter pecan is my favorite flavor.
 
🚗What is your dream vacation destination? Cross country road trip, making stops along the way. 🏖️ 🏕️

☀️Your favorite day of the week? I love Saturdays because that’s my me time!

📖Favorite book?
The Bible is one I always go back to, and I also love historical novels.
 
🎥 Favorite movie or TV show? Gone With the Wind is my favorite movie and I love to watch PBS.
 
🤩 What is your favorite part of volunteering at the CVB? 
I enjoy the people watching and meeting new people who come in to ask questions about Forsyth. I got into volunteering through my friend Clarise Durden.🥰




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04/28/2024

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!❣️Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau volunteers are integral to our success as welcoming and supportive agents for our community to flourish. 👏 Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is on 🌟Steve Reece🌟 Steve is super creative and is in constant motion! He has published a collection of wonderfully engaging stories and we are looking forward to his next volume. We thought you would enjoy getting to know him too!

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I’m a carpenter, writer, reporter, videographer, songwriter, guitar player, columnist, and web designer. 🤩

Tell us a little bit about your family.
I live in a yellow house on the edge of the woods with my new bride, Debbie, two dogs, two cats, and two birds. 🐶🐱🦜 I have a bunch of children and even more grandchildren. 💕

Tell us some fun facts about yourself: Debbie and I play in a duo, “Mustangs.” 🎶🎸

🍧Your favorite ice cream flavor? Neapolitan mixed together like they do in Prussia.

Your dream vacation destination? Time on the moon. 🌘

Your favorite time of the week? Wednesday morning after Tuesday’s deadline and we have gotten the Reporter out. 🗞️

📖 Your favorite book? Uncle John’s Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader

🎥Your favorite movie or TV show? Highway Patrol🚔

Why do you volunteer at the CVB?
I volunteer for the satisfaction of putting on a great show for my city. 👏👏




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04/27/2024

Happy Arbor Day ❣️🌳Arbor Day sprouted from the mind of a zealous tree lover named Julius Sterling Morton, who had a passion for planting all kinds of trees. 
The first Arbor Day occurred on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. It’s estimated that nearly one million trees were planted on this day. 🌲

We don’t have a tree to plant but we are planting flowers in celebration of the day and our community ❣️🌺🌼



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