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Six locals among 14 arrested on Federal dog fighting charges
51 additional dogs rescued WASHINGTON – Fourteen men – residents of Georgia, Florida and Alabama – were charged for participating in a major dog fighting event that occurred in April 2022 in Donalsonville, Georgia. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia unsealed the indictment in conjunction with arrests that occurred this week. …
Read MoreFire Dept. to begin fire hydrant testing and maintenance March 11
The Donalsonville Fire and Rescue Department will begin its annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance beginning the week of March 11th and will continue until completed. Residents are advised that the water from faucets may change color temporarily during this time; however, it will clear up quickly and does not pose any type of health…
Read MoreCity of Donalsonville to increase water and sewer rates
The City of Donalsonville has announced that it intends to implement an increase in water and sewer rates for all customers. This increase will be reflected on the bill due June 10th, 2024. The rate increase will consist of a 10% increase across the board and an additional base rate increase of $5 for customers…
Read MoreLiteracy on the Lawn to feature The Bad Guys Friday night at Seminole Stadium
The entire community is invited to come out and join Literacy on the Lawn this Friday night, March 8 at the Seminole County football stadium. This year’s theme for the annual Family Connection literacy event is the book turned motion picture, The Bad Guys, a 2022 American animated heist comedy film loosely based…
Read MoreFirehouse BBQ Festival set for March 16, 17
Donalsonville’s annual Firehouse BBQ Festival and Cookoff is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 15-16. The event will be held next to the Donalsonville Fire and Rescue Department’s facility located on Tennille Avenue. Sponsored by the Donalsonville Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) this year’s festival will again include a Barbecue Association of Georgia sanctioned cookoff event…
Read MoreHop N Shop, downtown’s Easter-eve event, is set for Saturday, March 30
The second annual Hop N Shop, downtown Donalsonville’s Easter-themed hop and shop local event is set for Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Plans are shaping up for a hopping, shopping, and bee boppin’ good time with attendees browsing through arts and crafts booths, kids activities, a petting zoo, face painting, local…
Read MoreSupport Seminole County’s youth – Sign up to be a Boots & Roots Rodeo partner
Join the Rodeo sponsorship team! Sign up as a sponsor or vendor by calling 229-524-2588 Tickets are now on sale for the April 26 and 27 Donalsonville-Seminole County Boots & Roots Rodeo and the public is encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Ticket prices are $12 for ages 13 and over, and $8 for ages six to twelve. Children…
Read MoreWes Pace selected Ag Person of the Year
Each year the Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce and the Seminole County Young Farmers honor one individual who makes valued contributions to the agricultural industry of Seminole County and presents them with the Ag Person of the Year award. At the chamber’s 25th Annual Farmer Appreciation event, held as a luncheon last Thursday, February 17,…
Read MoreLions Club’s Chick-A-Que planned for February 29th
That delicious, mouth-watering barbeque chicken, cooked by Donalsonville Lions Club members, will soon be available. The Lions Club will be holding its annual fund raising Chick-A-Que on Thursday, February 29th at the Donalsonville Lions Hall located on Wiley Avenue just south of the railroad tracks in downtown Donalsonville. Ticket sales are now in progress and…
Read MoreFlood warning issued for Spring Creek as water levels hit flood limit
The National Weather Service issued the flood warning for Spring Creek bordering Decatur and Seminole counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning for Spring Creek as the waters have reached the flood limit. Moderate flooding is expected for the creek, according to local EMA. The warning was issued at 11:56 a.m.…
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