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Cairo native and Donalsonville resident, U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Mark Simpson Carr, will be inducted into the 2023 Class of the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 4. Announcement of the induction, together with 14 other deserving Georgia veterans, was made by 2013 GMVHOF Founder Col. Paul Longgrear (USA-Ret) of Pine…

The Animal Rescue Alliance continues this week to unleash a whole lot of cuteness, laughter, and tail-wagging joy with more participants in the 31 Days of Howl-O-Ween costume party. From spooky to silly, the shelter’s four-legged friends are getting into the Halloween spirit, and the shelter’s staff is excited to share their pawsome outfits with…

The American Pickers are excited to return to Georgia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout this  area in January 2024. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as…

Pictured above are attendees from Harvest Festival 2022. The 2023 event will be held on Saturday, October 21 in downtown Donalsonville. There is still time to get creative, get motivated, and put a bountiful harvest entry in the 2023 Harvest Festival Parade. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 229-524-2588 and reserve your spot in the…

Pictured left to right are Shannon Smith, Radiology Secretary; Deidre Harrell, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT); Steffey Vines; and April Massey, Asst. Administrator,  The annual Rejoice Run 5K and Mom’s Mile fun run will be held on Saturday, October 21.  Register online at runsignup.com/Race/GA/Donalsonville/RRMM Registration forms also available at Bishops Jewelers, Roberts Pharmacy and the  Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce. In a…

  Seminole County residents in need can apply in person from  9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, October 13 at City Hall, located at 127 E. Second Street in downtown Donalsonville Are you still living with damages to your home caused by Hurricane Michael? If so, you may qualify to participate in the  Homeowner Rehabilitation…

Everyone is invited to join the fun and the run Saturday, October 21 for the annual Rejoice Run & Mom’s Mile! Proceeds will continue to support breast cancer services, resources and programs right here at home in Seminole County. Pre-registration ($30) for the race and walk which kicks off the community’s Harvest Festival’s events closes…

The Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce is finalizing plans for the community’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 21st.   Chamber President Sarah Avery commented, “We are planning to have as many of everyone’s favorites as possible – a parade, arts and crafts vendors, food, music, and children’s activities which will include pony rides, face…

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…

Avery Smith recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest and most coveted rank advancement award of Scouts BSA. He is a member of Troop 700 and is one of only approximately four percent of all Scouts who attain the rank of Eagle Scout. He was presented with the award in a Court of…