The Current May 25, 2026

This Memorial Day Monday, the Forgotten Coast feels especially still and grateful.

Flags are still flying along the streets, and many of us spent yesterday honoring those who served and sacrificed. Today the town has eased back into its everyday rhythm — a little quieter after the weekend, a little more reflective, with the bay sparkling under that soft early-summer light.

You feel it in the small things: neighbors sharing a wave a little longer than usual, the gentle lap of water against the docks, and the extra minutes of daylight that turn an ordinary evening into something peaceful. After a spring filled with visitors and celebrations, Apalachicola is settling comfortably into its favorite pace once again.

It’s the kind of week that makes you thankful to be part of this place — where history, community, and simple coastal life all come together.