Gee's Bend, the community in Boykin famed for their quilts, is on a list of favorite travel spots for Gov. Kay Ivey.
Gee's Bend quilter Mary Lee Bendolph was included in a "50 over 50" list highlighting successful women entrepreneurs by Forbes.
A May Day event that took place in Gee's Bend was featured on an episode of "Journey Proud" on Alabama Public Television.
Gee's Bend Ferry Landing in Boykin will host a free breast cancer screening event on Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Several new features will be part of the third annual Airing of the Quilts Festival in Boykin on Saturday, Oct. 12.
The Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee's Bend is set for Oct. 7.