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A full slate of activities scheduled in October at Senior Center
October’s activity schedule is set and plans are in place for an active month at the Seminole County Senior Center. The center’s regular attendees are inviting all Seminole County seniors to come out and join them for some fun, food and fellowship. Senior Center events are sponsored each month by the Seminole County Board of…
Read MoreBraced for impact! Seminole County prepares for Hurricane Helene’s fury
Seminole County citizens and residents throughout southwest Georgia went to bed Wednesday night not knowing what the next day’s sunrise would bring into the light. The National Weather Service was predicting the wrath of Hurricane Helene and the storm’s path to be heading in Seminole County’s direction. Seminole County Emergency Management Agency officials have planned…
Read MoreUndefeated Indians sink Sneads Pirates 38-13
The undefeated 3-0 Seminole County Indians varsity football team continued to handle business last Friday night as they traveled to Sneads, Florida and shipwrecked the Sneads High School Pirates at 38-13. The team’s offense stayed hot, amassing 142 yards on the ground and 64 yards through the air. Leaders responsible for this yardage included #3…
Read MoreCity and county officials discuss key issues and collaboration in joint work session
In a display of collaboration and community spirit, the recent joint work session held on August 27 brought together governmental leaders from Seminole County and Donalsonville, including County Commissioners, the Mayor, City Council members, appointed officials, and staff. The meeting was well-attended and highlighted both group’s commitment to transparency and community involvement. It also served…
Read MoreOneSeminole town hall meeting set for September 12
The entire community is invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming OneSeminole town hall meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Donalsonville Lions Hall. OneSeminole is a group effort formed to bring a spirit of collaboration, vision and action towards achieving the shared goals of the entire Seminole County community. This…
Read MoreDismissal of case to remove Donalsonville City Councilman Mitchell Blanks appealed
On Wednesday, August 28, petitioners – seeking an order from the Court for the removal of Mitchell Blanks from his seat on the City Council of the City of Donalsonville – filed an appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals for the dismissal judgment of the case announced the day before. The court also ordered…
Read MoreDo you have the winning entry for this year’s Harvest Festival Recipe contest?
The Harvest Festival Recipe Contest will accept recipes with peanuts, pecans, peanut butter, pecan butter, peanut oil, pecan oil, or any other peanut or pecan products Who will cook up the winning recipe this year? The Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all the great cooks in the community to mix up some winning…
Read MoreRed hot bats! Lady Indians are undefeated in region
The Seminole County Lady Indians softball team continues to be red hot. After winning three more games in the last week the Lady Indians are undefeated in region play and are 5-2 for the season. On Monday, August 12 Seminole County hosted Dougherty in Donalsonville, then traveled to Albany on Thursday, August 15 to complete…
Read MoreThe purrfect kitten is waiting for you at the Animal Rescue Alliance
This week the Animal Rescue Alliance would like to spotlight some of its adorable kittens – each now available for adoption. These furry friends are patiently waiting for their forever homes; could you be the purrfect match for one of them? So, if you’re seeking that special furry friend who will not only warm your…
Read MorePoague pleads not guilty to murder and more
Trinity Madison Poague, a former Miss Donalsonville pageant queen accused of murdering her boyfriend’s son, appeared in court Wednesday, August 14th, for her arraignment. Poague, 18, was arrested on January 19, five days after Romeo Angeles was found unresponsive in her college dorm room on Georgia Southwestern State University’s campus. Angeles, who was also referred…
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