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School Supply Scramble set for July 29
Packaging School Supply Scramble backpacks, pictured left to right are Hallie Walker, Malyn Smith, Rev. Mike Herrin, Wes Walker, Kathy Fox, Brandy Spooner, Josie Spooner, Brittany Scott, Emma Spooner, and Sydney Spooner; back row: Neal Rumble and John Walker Seminole County Family Connection is prepping for back-to-school and packing backpacks with hygiene products to…
Read MoreAnimal Rescue Alliance offering $50 adoption fees during its Empty the Shelters event set for July 13-20
The Animal Rescue Alliance (ANR) is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, to prompt a national call for adoption once again this Summer with BISSELL’s Empty the Shelters campaign. The reduced-fee adoption event is set for July 13-20. ANR will participate along with more than 390…
Read MoreCity of Donalsonville announces members of its new Zoning and Planning Commission
The City of Donalsonville is excited to announce the formation of a new Zoning and Planning Commission and the appointment of its first members. This five-member commission will play a crucial role in advising the city and its leadership on key zoning and planning issues, addressing concerns related to blight, and ensuring sustainable and responsible…
Read MoreLeadership changes announced for Chamber and Economic Development Authority
In a bold move to encourage additional economic and industrial growth opportunities and community engagement activities the Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Authority of Seminole County and Donalsonville have announced changes in the leadership of each organization. Sarah Avery has been selected as the Director of the Development Authority, and Kadie…
Read MoreRibbon cutting ceremony for newest mural set for July 11
Donalsonville News to host Chamber’s Business after Hours social event on July 11
The Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce’s next installment of its Business After Hours social gatherings will be held at the Donalsonville News, located at 216 Cherry Street on Thursday, July 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The chamber is committed to providing its membership with engaging activities that can provide networking and social opportunities. The Business…
Read MoreOne block of Fourth Street now a one-way street
In a recent decision aimed at improving traffic flow and increasing safety, the Donalsonville City Council voted to convert a section of Fourth Street into a one-way street. The affected block behind the new Tractor Supply location stretches from Wiley Avenue to South Knox Avenue and is now restricted to westbound traffic only. The implementation…
Read MoreFireworks celebrations scheduled in all directions
Sadly, again this year, no open-to-the-public fireworks celebrations are scheduled this year in Seminole County; however, Independence Day fireworks celebrations have been scheduled just a short drive away in all directions in the following nearby communities. Bainbridge The City of Bainbridge will host its 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 5:00…
Read MoreOne injured in Iron City train and truck crash
A truck-train accident happened Thursday evening, June 27 near the area of Dunham Street and Hagen Still Road in Iron City, according to the Seminole County Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). GSP says the vehicle, a Chevrolet Colorado, was heading south on Hagen Still Road and the CSX train was…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office installs 33 license plate reading cameras
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has installed 33 Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPR) and they have been strategically placed in locations throughout Donalsonville, Iron City and Seminole County. These cameras provide Sheriff’s Office deputies with real time data to capture the make, model, color and license plate from the rear of vehicles traveling…
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