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Coach Jesse McLeod inducted into GBCA Hall of Fame
Ten of the state’s most successful retired coaches were inducted into the first Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA) Hall of Fame over the weekend. One of the ten included Seminole County’s Jesse McLeod who was inducted at Saturday’s ceremony held at the Gateway Arena in College Park on March 23. Coach McLeod was an…
Read MoreAlf’s Farm and Garden Homemade and Homegrown Farmers’ Market set for Saturday, April 6
Alf’s Farm and Garden at 101 E. First Street Donalsonville is excited about the vendors that will be displaying their talents at the inaugural Homemade Homegrown Farmers’ Market. The event will take place every first Saturday of the month beginning April 6th from 10 a.m. until to 2 p.m. Billy Whittaker, pictured at right, will…
Read MoreBee wise! Here’s the buzz on Seminole County’s Honeybees
It’s that time of year again! The bees are brooding up to get into production mode and soon their hives will be full of workers. Swarming happens this time of year as the colony runs out of room and the hive becomes overcrowded. Join the Seminole Area Beekeeping Club The Seminole Area Beekeeping Club meets…
Read MoreVendors wanted for Alf’s Farm and Garden Homegrown and Homemade Farmers Market
Alf’s Farm and Garden, located at 101 East First Street in Donalsonville, has announced the creation and beginning of its Homegrown and Homemade Farmers Market. The event will be held the first Saturday of every month beginning April 6th, and vendor spots will be made available to the public around the perimeter of the building…
Read MoreFishermen, food and craft vendors wanted for county’s May 4 Lakeside Festival and Team Bass Tournament
In an effort to continue to promote living life well in and around Lake Seminole, the Seminole County Board of Commissioners is making plans for its second annual Springtime team bass tournament and family festival to be held on Saturday, May 4. This free to attend event will be held at Reynolds Landing Park. Tournament…
Read MoreSCMHS Literary Team wins Region Championship and keeps thirty-five-year win streak alive
The Seminole County Middle High School Fine Arts Department has done it again. The SCMHS Literary Team competed March 6 against schools in the Region 1A Literary Competition and walked away as the Region Champion for the 35th year in a row, winning first place in five of the 12 Literary competition events. The competition…
Read MoreQualifying ends with one local contested race
The qualifying period to put your name on May 21 Georgia General Primary election ballot ended Friday, March 8 at 12 noon with only one contested local race. Incumbent Seminole County Sheriff Heath Elliott will face challenger Kevin Long. Qualifying and running unopposed as incumbents are Seminole County Commissioners Mark Spooner – District 1, Brenda…
Read MoreRecreation Department Opening Ceremony is Saturday at 10 a.m.
The Opening Ceremony for Seminole County Recreation Department’s Spring baseball, softball, and tee-ball season is Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m. Teams are scheduled to arrive at the 808 Gip Avenue ballpark at 9:30 a.m. Long time dedicated recreation director Billy Fain will be throwing the first pitch, and Seminole County Commissioners will be in…
Read MoreFormer Miss Donalsonville facing murder charge in toddler death investigation released on bond
An 18-year-old pageant winner who had her title stripped after she was charged in January in the death of her former boyfriend’s child has now been released on bond in Sumter County. Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague is charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children and aggravated battery in the death of an 18-month-old…
Read MoreBilly Fain retires as Executive Director of the Seminole County Recreation Department
Billy Fain, longtime director of the Seminole County Recreational Department, has announced his retirement effective today, February 29. Fain retires after 25 years of service to Seminole County’s youth and sports world, working 13 years through the Donalsonville Lions Club and 12 years with the Seminole County Recreation Board and County Commissioners. A search for…
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