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We consider Memorial Day to be the start of Summer, but the first day of Summer isn’t officially until the Solstice which is today, June 20! The temperatures are soaring into the high 90s in the afternoons and we just want to jump in the creek or pool and cool off. Many of our essential…

The City of Donalsonville is excited to announce the formation of a new Zoning and Planning Commission and is seeking dedicated citizens to serve as 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…

The 75th Press Thornton Future Masters Junior Golf Tournament is quickly approaching. Over 470 golfers, some as young as eight-years-old, as old as 18-years-old and representing 34 states and territories and six different countries, are set to hit the green at the Dothan Country Club from June 22 through 29. From newcomers to the sport…

Documents detailing a Federal discrimination, application interference, and failure to comply with open records reguests lawsuit, filed June 4 in the United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia, Albany Division, were served on Tuesday of this week to City of Donalsonville officials. In the document, plaintiff Ronald Foskey, a Donalsonville resident and an applicant…

This innovative literacy initiative of the Seminole County School System aims to make reading accessible and enjoyable for all students in the county. Unlike the Bookmobile which focuses on book checkouts, the Literacy Bus offers reading experiences and extension activities designed to excite students about reading.  The bus – operated by Seminole County School System…

The Animal Rescue Alliance (ANR) invites everyone to come out to its open house this Saturday, June 15th, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will allow the shelter the opportunity to introduce its new employees Carrie Holland, Star Hintze, Amaya Thompson, and Madyson Lewis.   The open house will also give the shelter…

Seminole County’s Jillian Johnson, Miss Flint River’s Teen, arrived in Columbus, Georgia Friday, June 7th. Upon arrival Jillian and other contestants competing in the Miss Georgia’s Teen Competition and Miss Georgia Competition were introduced at the Meet the Crowns event.  Pageant rehearsals began in full swing and Jillian has been rehearsing every day since her…

Congratulations to Tommy Johnson, Seminole County’s newest Eagle Scout. Tommy completed his Eagle Scout project as a member of Troop 700 led by Rob Smith. He completed his board of review and was awarded Eagle Scout rank by the Suwannee River Area Council on May 21st.  For his project he designed and built a dog…

Putt-ering a round at Seminole State Park Seminole State Park Manager Shannon Bell and the park’s staff are putting the finishing touches on the park’s rejuvenated and improved miniature golf course. The course has been completely reworked with the installation of new putting carpet, new obstacles, landscaping with fresh mulch and new signage. Make plans…