Hospital changes visitation policy
Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Donalsonville Hospital has announced it has changed the visitation policy to no visitors for the hospital’s medical surgery hall and the emergency department. A hospital spokesperson commented, “We apologize for this inconvenience and we ask you to please wear a mask, get vaccinated and socially distance as…
Read MoreDonalsonville airport receives infrastructure law funding
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement of funds to local and regional airports in Middle and Southwest Georgia made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Today, we are seeing how federal legislation can make a difference in communities across our country…
Read MoreLake Seminole petition making waves, Congressman Sanford Bishop comments on issue
Lake Seminole is one of the largest natural resources in Southwest Georgia, affecting almost all aspects of life. That said, it is understandable that many people would be heavily invested in maintaining the upkeep of the lake. Local news outlets have previously reported on the efforts of Seminole County resident John Petrie, who has been…
Read MoreGeorgians urged not to go to hospital for COVID testing amid surge
Free vaccines are available at the Seminole County Health Department and Walgreens Pharmacy in Donalsonville Georgia’s Department of Public Health is urging Georgians not to go to hospitals for COVID testing amid a surge in cases across the state. “To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing…
Read MoreToday is my tomorrow!
“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do…
Read MoreTo do or not to do
To do or not to do. That is the question, to paraphrase the famous line from Hamlet by William Shakespeare. In my case, I am thinking about the New Year resolutions that I typically write about the first week in January of each year. More specifically, I am thinking about the ways that I keep…
Read MoreState lawmakers poised to add expanded gun access to 2022 legislative agenda
Each new legislative session brings the opportunity for lawmakers to bring home a victory for their constituents, and for Georgia Republicans, passing an expansion of gun rights in 2022 could be just the thing to make their base happy in an election year. The General Assembly declined to pass new firearm legislation last session, though…
Read MorePolitics and pandemic dominate Georgia news headlines in 2021
From upset victories by Democrats in two U.S. Senate runoffs in January to the December launch of a rare primary challenge of a sitting Governor, politics dominated Georgia’s news landscape in 2021. Only the ups and downs of the Coronavirus pandemic gripping Georgia for a second year vied for attention with the partisan fallout…
Read More2022 New Year rings in new Georgia state laws
Every new year comes with a new set of laws and Georgia has a few that are rolling out along with 2022. Starting January 1st several bills signed by Governor Brian Kemp during the 2021-2022 legislative session will take effect. Here’s a closer look at what will change: Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act –…
Read MoreWhat a Year – 2021 in Review
2022 is almost here and the Donalsonville News presents a look back at the top stories in 2021 2021 has been an unprecedented year with the continuation of a pandemic, political issues, protests, and progress dominating the headlines. The top stories affecting Seminole County and Southwest Georgia residents over the past twelve months appear below, and…
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