Impressions by David Maxwell

I had an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope, as you read this column, you are reflecting on the wonderful one you had as well. My Thanksgiving began Wednesday night when I finally made it to the grocery store at 7:30 p.m. Both of my daughters, Kaylee and Caroline, were on their way home from…

“When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” -Sam Lefkowitz Today millions of Americans will sit down for a Thanksgiving meal. It is a day to “give thanks” for all that we have. So on this uniquely American holiday, rooted in the…

It’s great to be a Seminole County Indian!  I may have graduated from the red and black worlds of Cairo High School and the University of Georgia, but after two and a half years of living in the land of the green, the blood flowing in my veins is that same color – the bright…

Tuesday’s municipal election in Donalsonville should be a testament to the power of each and every vote. With all eligible votes counted, Dan E. Ponder, Jr. was elected Mayor over opponent Twynette D. Reynolds – by just two votes. We’ve had close elections in Donalsonville and Seminole County in the past with the November 1971…

Veterans Day falls on November 11 every year.  One single day out of every year is designated on our calendars to honor the men and women who have served our country and defended our freedoms. Yesterday, today and tomorrow, the acknowledgement of the service and sacrifice of our Veterans is an activity that needs more…

We are less than a week away from the City of Donalsonville’s November 5th Municipal Election. Have you voted?  In this election we will select the representatives who will work to lead our city into the immediate future, and it is imperative that each and every registered voter in the City of Donalsonville take the…

It’s less than two weeks until Election Day in Donalsonville — and it’s a right, a privilege and every citizen’s responsibility  to participate in this democratic process. There are some important decisions to be made that will undoubtedly shape the future direction of our city— and local government. But I believe there is an even…

This weekend marks the arrival of  the 34th annual Harvest Festival in downtown Donalsonville. For over three decades community leaders and volunteers have been planning, promoting and presenting a festival of fun, food and entertainment for the community and its neighbors. It’s a Cornerstone Event and it is a Donalsonville and Seminole County tradition. A…

Fall has officially arrived and the holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Throughout this past year the Donalsonville News has promoted keeping Seminole County green and shopping at home, and it will continue to do just that. Supporting our hometown merchants is a smart thing to do for our local economy and it…

On the front page of the September 12th edition of the Donalsonville News were twelve photographs of blighted properties in our community. The photos, under the heading of Fix or Remove It, depicted just a few of the many unsightly properties in this community that need to be repaired or removed. The leaders of our…