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Seminole County is now officially a Purple Heart community
Pictured – Shelia McMullen Tindle and Seminole County Commissioner Shelia Williams Tuesday evening, August 12, the Seminole County Commission unanimously passed a resolution establishing all of Seminole County as a Purple Heart Community in recognition of combat-wounded veterans. Commissioner Shelia Williams read the details of the resolution for all in attendance. To receive the designation,…
Read MoreLeaders gather in Donalsonville to discuss AI, manufacturing, and the future of Rural Economic Development
Economic leaders, civic officials, and business stakeholders convened in Donalsonville Tuesday morning for a high-level roundtable focused on the future of AI, manufacturing, and rural economic development. Hosted at the Historic Osceola Hotel, the event featured Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and Dr. Patrick Dicks, a nationally recognized technology consultant and professor. More…
Read MoreKale King appointed Seminole County EMA Director
Seminole County Manager Paula Granger is pleased to announce the Seminole County Board of Commissioners has appointed Kale King as Emergency Management Authority (EMA) Director/Volunteer Fire Chief effective immediately. Mr. King has extensive knowledge and experience in both law enforcement and fire. He worked as a deputy and investigator for the Seminole County Sheriff’s…
Read MorePre-selling now! Secure your home site at www.liveatwestbrooke.com
If you have taken a drive out Oakview Church-Post Road in Donalsonville recently you have seen the progress of the construction of the community’s new Westbrook Place subdivision. Five homes are under construction and another three foundations have been started. “We’ve been talking about this new subdivision for about a year now. There wasn’t…
Read MoreQualifying dates set for Municipal Election posts
Qualifying dates have been set for candidates wishing to run in November’s municipal elections in the city of Donalsonville and the town of Iron city. Candidates may qualify with the Seminole County Election Superintendent, located in the Courthouse Annex, beginning at 9 a.m. on August 18 and continuing through 5 p.m. on August 22. In…
Read MoreGerman Student Exchange – Round Two!
Pictured: Seminole County Middle High School’s delegation to Germany – Pictured above left to right, front row: Veronika Ewender, Maribeth Burke, Kathryn Touchton, Mary Jean Albritton, Emma Godby, Jillian Johnson, Ava Thompson, Kendall Denham, Carrigan Bridges, Emily Török, Hannah Dengg, and Victoria Fleet; back row: Rhett Holt, Buck Edmunds, Christian Albritton, Lyndon Touchton, Dillon James,…
Read MorePearlie’s Passion – a local boutique that blends style, heart, and hometown resilience
Pictured above left, Ellen Smith and Pearlie Worlds take pride in making every visit to Pearlie’s Passion feel personal, welcoming, and fun. Pictured above are stacks of food items ready for distribution during Pearlie’s annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway event Talk It Up Tuesday – A weekly local business spotlight series from the Donalsonville Downtown Development…
Read MoreGeorgia expands Indemnification Fund benefits for COVID-19 deaths of public safety officers
Survivors have until August 1st to file claims for deaths occurring prior to April 15, 2022 In an important development for families of fallen public safety professionals, the State of Georgia has expanded eligibility under the Public Officers Indemnification Fund to include COVID-19-related deaths for certain categories of first responders and state employees. This update…
Read MoreBuild a beautiful float for the Harvest Festival parade
Pictured: Harvest Festival floats from the past – The First Federal float, above left is from the mid 1980s, and the Donalsonville Cornerstone float, above right, is from the mid 1990s. Calling all beauty queens, school clubs, sports groups, churches, local businesses/groups, community leaders, and more. The Donalsonville/Seminole County Chamber of Commerce invites you to…
Read MoreSchool Supply Scramble set for July 29
Seminole County Family Connection is prepping for back-to-school and packing backpacks with hygiene products to be distributed during the School Supply Scramble which takes place during Seminole County Elementary School’s Open House event on Tuesday, July 29. This year’s event will be Family Connection’s sixth annual School Supply Scramble. On July 29th Seminole County Elementary…
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