Forsyth-Monroe Chamber

09/02/2026

Ever wonder what's really behind those big data center buildings you hear about in the news? 🏗️

A great new op-ed from economist Stephen Moore breaks it down: the AI infrastructure buildout happening across the country right now is bigger, in real dollars, than the railroads or the interstate highway system — and the communities that welcome it are seeing the payoff. Think skilled-trades apprenticeships, millions in local investment, and billions in economic activity, all flowing from a "big building" most people drive right past.

It's a great read for anyone who cares about how communities grow and where tomorrow's jobs come from — including right here in Forsyth-Monroe County.

👉 Read it here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/stephen-moore-data-centers-arent-just-buildings-economic-engines

Google has invested over $20 billion in Council Bluffs, Iowa, transforming the transcontinental railroad's Mile Zero into a data center crossroads.

08/29/2026

Some Saturdays are for errands. This one is for treasure hunting. 🗝️🕰️✨

Begin your Bolingbroke treasure trail with a locally roasted coffee from Bolingbrew Coffee Co. Then, take your time wandering through Bolingbroke Antiques & Mercantile —past shelves of vintage décor, old frames, collectibles, furniture, and wonderfully unexpected pieces just waiting to be discovered.

You may find the perfect antique for your home, a piece that brings back a memory, or something delightfully unusual that you never knew you needed!

Keep the treasure hunt going at Watson’s Mercantile and Bolingbroke Stitch & Hide, where you can browse clothing, gifts, handcrafted leather goods, monogrammed pieces, and more local finds.

Saturday hours:

☕ Bolingbrew Coffee Co.: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
🕰️ Bolingbroke Antiques & Mercantile: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
🛍️ Watson’s Mercantile: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
🧵 Bolingbroke Stitch & Hide: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Grab your favorite treasure-hunting partner, take the back roads to Bolingbroke, and see what finds you almost missed. Be sure to show us what you bring home! 💛

08/29/2026

Greetings from Juliette! 💌🛍️

Spend your Saturday strolling McCrackin Street and discovering the locally owned shops that give this one-street town so much personality and charm.

Find local honey and sweet treats at The Honeycomb, browse gifts and treasures at The Green Frog and General Threadgoode’s Mercantile, discover Georgia-grown goodies and vintage pieces at Kennington’s Pillar to Post, explore the antiques at Verna Cora’s, and stop by Southern Grace Gifts & Wine Shop for one more special find.

Make a day of it with lunch at the Whistle Stop Cafe, open Saturday from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.! 🍅

Every purchase supports the people who make Juliette one of a kind. Shop small, stroll slowly, and take home something special! 💛

08/29/2026

Take a Saturday Road Trip through Culloden! 🚗🌳

Begin your morning with a hometown breakfast at Southern Cafe & Deli, where breakfast is served all day on Saturdays. Then, spend some time discovering the people, places, and history that make Culloden special!

📍 Southern Cafe & Deli
443 Main Street | Open Saturday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

📍 Culloden United Methodist Church
335 Main Street | Historic brick church built in 1893

📍 Georgia’s Oldest Magnolia Tree
Located across from the church on Old Highway 341 West

📍 Grave of William Culloden
11 Church Street | Visit the resting place of the town’s namesake

📍 Jo Ann Gibson Robinson Birthplace Memorial
Old Highway 41 | Learn about the Culloden native who played an important role in organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Sometimes the best adventures are found in the quiet corners of our own county. Take your time, snap a few pictures, enjoy a local meal, and discover more of Culloden this weekend! 💙💛

08/29/2026

Looking for a little local adventure this Saturday? ☀️💦🛹

Pack up the family and spend the day at Country Club Park! Cool off at the Splash Pad, challenge your friends to a game of pickleball, explore the walking trails, visit the playground or skate track, and bring your four-legged family members along for some fun at the dog park.

📍 343 Country Club Drive, Forsyth
💦 Splash Pad open Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Afterward, complete your local adventure with lunch, dinner, or a sweet treat from one of our Monroe County businesses! Where will your Saturday take you?

08/28/2026

💙💛 MONROE COUNTY THIS OR THAT!

Choose your perfect local Friday:

☕ Morning coffee or afternoon sweet treat?
🛍️ Downtown shopping or outdoor exploring?
🍔 Familiar favorite or trying somewhere new?
🎶 Live entertainment or a quiet night at home?

Share your choices in the comments—and tag a local business or destination that fits your perfect Friday! 👇

08/28/2026

🐾 OFFICE PET ROLL CALL! 🐾

Monroe, our Chamber kitten, wants to meet the other hardworking pets of Monroe County!

Does your business have an office cat, shop dog, four-legged greeter or unofficial team mascot? Share a photo in the comments and tell us:

🐶 Their name
🐱 Their “job title”
🏢 The business they represent

Let’s meet Monroe County’s cutest coworkers! 👇

08/28/2026

What a wonderful way to welcome the Leadership Monroe Class of 2027! 🌟

Our Leadership Monroe Meet & Greet brought together this year’s class, program alumni, Chamber leadership, and community partners for an evening of introductions, conversation, and connection. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the night possible!

A special thank-you to our Leadership Monroe Program Sponsor, Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, for investing in the continued development of leaders throughout Monroe County.

We would also like to recognize our generous Meet & Greet Sponsors:

🏦 United Bank
🏡 The SOLD Sisters Realtors

Thank you to Forsyth Ship & Print Co. for creating the signage that helped make the evening look so welcoming and complete!

The night would not have been the same without the delicious food generously provided by our wonderful local restaurant partners:

🍽️ Bonzu Japanese Steakhouse
🍽️ Biddy's Forsyth
🍽️ El Tejado Mexican Restaurant
🍽️ Grits Cafe
🍽️ Hong Kong Palace Asian Restaurant
🍽️ Fox City Brewing Co
🍽️ Treats With Lenise
🍽️ Jonah's on Johnston

Thank you to each of these businesses for sharing your time, talents, and generosity with Leadership Monroe. Your support helped us create a warm and memorable welcome for the Class of 2027, and we are excited to see all that this group will accomplish in the year ahead!

08/27/2026

🎯 Spots are limited for the 2nd Gresco Community Charity Shoot!

Join Gresco for a day of fun, connection and giving back while supporting Anchor of Hope, Save A Pet and The Sunshine Foundation at Rob’s Place.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 The Meadows Gun Club, 1064 Rumble Road, Forsyth

Register a team, participate as a single shooter, become a sponsor or make a donation. All proceeds benefit local charities!