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A little more room.
A lot more life.

Courthouse-square conversations. Weekends on the water. Familiar places and new possibilities. There is more to Monroe County than a business address.

Historic downtown Forsyth and its courthouse square

Life gathers
around here.

From downtown Forsyth to Juliette, Culloden, Bolingbroke, and Smarr, our communities each bring their own personality. Local shops, restaurants, history, and shared traditions give everyday life a distinctly Monroe County rhythm.

Come for the opportunity. Stay for the places—and the people—that make it feel like home.

Vendors and visitors at the Main Street Market beside the City of Forsyth sign
Take the long way home

A place for your kind of day.

Lake Juliette surrounded by trees

The outdoors is calling.

River views, Lake Juliette, High Falls State Park, trails, golf, and county recreation offer plenty of ways to get outside. Check individual venues for access and activities.

Forsyth Antiques and More

Find something local.

Browse antiques and independent shops, stop for a meal around the square, and discover the character of our small towns.

Homes in a Monroe County neighborhood

Put down roots.

Historic neighborhoods, newer communities, and rural settings offer different ways to make a home here—with connections to Macon and Atlanta.

The historic Rose Theater in Forsyth

Small-town setting.
A full calendar of possibilities.

Take in a performance at the Fine Arts Center or Rose Theater. Explore local art and community celebrations, including the Forsythia Festival and Juliette’s traditions.

Schools, recreation, the arts, and local gathering places are all part of the story.

A community to grow with

Good connections, close to home.

Learning for what is next.

Meet Monroe County Schools and explore the regional college and technical education connections that support students and employers.

Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth

A public-safety presence.

Forsyth is home to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and the Georgia Department of Corrections headquarters—part of the county’s distinctive public-service role.