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Bee wise! Here’s the buzz on Seminole County’s Honeybees

It’s that time of year again! The bees are brooding up to get into production mode and soon their hives will be full of workers. Swarming happens this time of year as the colony runs out of room and the hive becomes overcrowded.  Join the Seminole Area Beekeeping Club  The Seminole Area Beekeeping Club meets…

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Qualifying ends with one local contested race

The qualifying period to put your name on May 21 Georgia General Primary election ballot ended Friday, March 8 at 12 noon with only one contested local race. Incumbent Seminole County Sheriff Heath Elliott will face challenger Kevin Long.  Qualifying and running unopposed as incumbents are  Seminole County Commissioners Mark Spooner – District 1, Brenda…

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Recreation Department Opening Ceremony is Saturday at 10 a.m.

The Opening Ceremony for Seminole County Recreation Department’s Spring baseball, softball, and tee-ball season is Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m. Teams are scheduled to arrive at the 808 Gip Avenue ballpark at 9:30 a.m.  Long time dedicated recreation director Billy Fain will be throwing the first pitch, and Seminole County Commissioners will be in…

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Fire Dept. to begin fire hydrant testing and maintenance March 11

The Donalsonville Fire and Rescue Department will begin its annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance beginning the week of March 11th and will continue until completed. Residents are advised that the water from faucets may change color temporarily during this time; however, it will clear up quickly and does not pose any type of health…

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City of Donalsonville to increase water and sewer rates

 The City of Donalsonville has announced that it intends to implement an increase in water and sewer rates for all customers. This increase will be reflected on the bill due June 10th, 2024.  The rate increase will consist of a 10% increase across the board and an additional base rate increase of $5 for customers…

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Firehouse BBQ Festival set for March 16, 17

Donalsonville’s annual Firehouse BBQ Festival and Cookoff is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 15-16. The event will be held next to the Donalsonville Fire and Rescue Department’s facility located on Tennille Avenue. Sponsored by the Donalsonville Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) this year’s festival will again include a Barbecue Association of Georgia sanctioned cookoff event…

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Hop N Shop, downtown’s Easter-eve event, is set for Saturday, March 30

The second annual Hop N Shop, downtown Donalsonville’s Easter-themed hop and shop local event is set for Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Plans are shaping up for a hopping, shopping, and bee boppin’ good time with attendees browsing through arts and crafts booths, kids activities, a petting zoo, face painting, local…

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