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Double H Farms selected Seminole County 2024 Farm Family of the Year. See Page 16 One of themes for last Thursday’s Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce annual membership meeting, held at the Osceola Event Company inside the historic Osceola Hotel, was all about working together to make today just a little better than yesterday.  That…

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has launched a mobile app to improve communication and accessibility for residents.  The App is available for download for both Apple IOS and Android devices.  The App will provide direct residents with direct access to essential law enforcement and other emergency services.  The Sheriff’s Office will be able to provide real-time…

In November, Georgia voters approved Amendment 1, a move that triggered the implementation of HB581. Unless a local government opts  out before March 1, HB 581 would freeze property assessments on homestead properties and only allow the values to increase at the rate of inflation. While that might sound good to some property owners who…

Carol Baker chosen as his STAR Teacher Seminole County Middle/High School proudly announces Andrew Moulton as its 2025 STAR Student.  Moulton, selected on the basis of his SAT scores, class standing and scholastic averages, has chosen Carol Baker as his STAR teacher. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program, is sponsored by the Professional Association of…

Seminole County Middle High School has announced that Tylin Stephens has been selected as the 2025-2026 Seminole County Middle High School Teacher of the Year.  Ms. Stephens is a dedicated educator with a Bachelor’s in Business, and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education, and is pursuing an Ed.S in Special Education at Valdosta State University.…

Seminole County Elementary School would like to congratulate Dameca Robinson for being named the 2025-2026 Seminole County Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Dameca has an unrelenting passion and perseverance that she shares with her students and colleagues daily. Dameca began her career as an occupational therapist, serving students around the Southwest corner of Georgia.…

Due to continued hazardous driving conditions on Seminole County roadways the Seminole County School System has announced that all Seminole County schools will remain closed through Friday, January 24. All extra curricular activities have been canceled as well. All schools are expected to reopen on Monday, January 27 at normal times. Stay safe, and warm…

  Pictured above are Mike Webb, his wife Lindsay, and their daughter Amelia The article below was written by Mike Webb, a Technical Sergeant stationed at Lakenheath Air Force Base in England. He is a 2005 Seminole County Middle High School graduate and the son of  Bryan Webb and Brenda Moulton both from Seminole County. Mike has been…

  2024 was an unprecedented year with 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 . .   January  January 4 Maxwell becomes sole owner of the Donalsonville News At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve as…