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Seminole County Sheriff’s Office receives $1,549,248 grant for investment in equipment and technology
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83 million for 118 qualified projects to improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Kemp commented, “Public safety has always been a top priority of my administration and will continue to be,”…
Read MorePaper receives eleven awards from Georgia Press
Friday, June 9 the Donalsonville News was a perfect ten plus one in the Better Newspaper Editorial Awards Contests held during the 136th Convention of the Georgia Press Association at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. The Donalsonville News received 11 awards recognizing excellence in community service, local news coverage, lifestyle coverage, layout and design, photo…
Read MoreABAC Bainbridge nursing program boasts 100 percent pass rate
The nursing program at ABAC Bainbridge completed another successful semester as 100 percent of the students in the Spring 2023 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The NCLEX-RN is the licensing exam that graduates must pass prior to gaining a license to practice as a registered nurse. All eight of…
Read MoreFirefighters train to perfect vehicle extrication skills
Vehicle accidents pose unique challenges to first responders, often requiring specialized knowledge and techniques to ensure the safe and efficient removal of those involved. Recognizing the importance of ongoing training and preparedness, Donalsonville Fire and Rescue Department crews sought to reinforce their expertise in this critical area. Fire and rescue personnel from all three DFRD…
Read MoreThe 8U baseball team is raising funds needed to travel to state tournament. Scan and donate here Scan the QR code and make a donation
Pictured above, the 8U team players include Konner Broom, Khaston Brown, Nolan Helms, Jonathan Milton, Landon Cross, Wyatt Casper, Raige Brock, Justin Hamilton, JP Ingram, Braylynn Glynn and Willy Crosby. The team is coached by Anthony Brock, Taylor Crosby, Jonathan Buczek and Estelle Brock. The Seminole County 8U Allstar baseball team recently…
Read MoreAnimal Rescue Alliance Yard Sale is this Saturday
To raise funds and awareness for the Animal Rescue Alliance a fund raising yard sale will be held in the former Harvey’s parking lot on Highway 84 this Saturday, June 10 from 9-2. Household items, furniture, toys, and more will be for sale and all proceeds will go to benefit the animal shelter’s needs. Animal…
Read MoreDonalsonville-Seminole County Airport breaks ground on new, and welcoming terminal
The construction of a new, larger terminal building for the airport is currently underway and is the culmination of over two years work by the Donalsonville-Seminole County Airport Commission. County, city, chamber, and community leaders were on hand Wednesday morning to officially break ground on the project. The goal of the new facility is to…
Read MoreRecreation Department to host Dixie Youth Baseball District V Tournament this Saturday and Sunday
A Dixie Youth Baseball District V Tournament will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, at the Seminole County Recreation Department. Seminole County teams participating will be the 8U team with Anthony Brock as head coach, the 10U team with Jim Shingler as head coach, and the 12U team with Justin Turner…
Read MoreD’ville 5K/12K Walk, Run, Bike, Health & Wellness event shaping up for June 17th
The entire community is invited and encouraged to come out and participate in the first annual D’ville 5K/12K Walk, Run, Bike, Health & Wellness Event. This event is free and will take place on June 17th in front of Donalsonville City Hall located at 127 East Second Street in downtown Donalsonville. Registration packets can be…
Read MoreNew era to begin May 28 for Friendship Methodist Church
On Sunday March 26th the congregation of Friendship United Methodist Church made the overwhelming decision to leave the United Methodist Church and join the newly formed Global Methodist Church. This was not a decision made lightly and involved a lengthy discernment process. Through the process it was revealed that the current direction of the United…
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