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SGA selects 2024 STARS

Bonnie Jean Houston Eva Spooner     The Blakely-Early County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the recipients of this year’s STAR Student and Teacher recognition.  STAR Students from Southwest Georgia Academy are Bonnie Jean Houston and Eva Spooner, who tied with the highest score.  Bonnie Jean is the daughter of Ramona and Steve Houston of…

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new K-12 school set for February 27

The Seminole County Board of Education and the Seminole County School System will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new Seminole County K-12 school facility on Tuesday, February 27th. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on the site of the new school located just south of the current…

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Tractor Supply coming to Donalsonville

In the coming months the welcomed sight of activity and renovation will become more and more visible at the former Harvey’s Supermarket location at the corner of U.S. Highway 84 and Wiley Avenue in downtown Donalsonville. The Tractor Supply Company has announced plans to open its first Seminole County location on the property. Company officials…

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See you outdoors, Son of Seminole. Rest in peace

Written by Rachel Anderson, daughter of Son Anderson, Sr.  Each week, for almost half of his life, my dad, Son Anderson Sr., wrote the “Son of Seminole” column for the Donalsonville News. As a little girl, before e-mail became popular, I remember tagging along with him so he could drop off a paper copy of his…

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Miss Donalsonville, Trinity Poague charged with murder of 18-month-old

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged former Miss Donalsonville, Trinity Poague, age 18, of Donalsonville with aggravated battery, felony murder and cruelty to children in the first degree. On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at about 2 p.m, the Georgia Southwestern State University Police Department asked the GBI to investigate the death of…

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Burn ban issued!

The Donalsonville Fire and Rescue Department has issued a citywide burn ban. Burning of leaves and yard debris is prohibited at this time. This is due to the extremely dry conditions and low humidity the city is currently experiencing.  This burn ban will be in effect until further notice from the Fire Rescue Department. Outdoor…

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Governor Kemp extends gasoline tax suspension

Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of Georgia’s sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels for another month. The Republican Governor cited ongoing inflation and an uncertain economy caused by what he called irresponsible policies at the federal level for the need to keep the suspension he ordered last month in effect.…

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Stewards of Lake Seminole to meet Oct. 12

Success is happening fast and the Stewards of Lake Seminole organization has scheduled an open meeting to present all the good news in its efforts to clean up Lake Seminole. The meeting will be held today,  Thursday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. at Seminole State Park. At the meeting updates on activities for both the…

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The Great Race

Occasionally great opportunities just land in your lap.  You do not plan for them and in some cases, do not even know they exist.  Such was the case this past Sunday afternoon, when “The Great Race” found its way passing through Auburn. For those not familiar with this event, which I must confess I was…

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Free Dump Day set for April 22

In an ongoing effort to assist all residential property owners, the Seminole County Board of Commissioners has designated Saturday, April 22nd as Free Dump Day at the Seminole County Transfer Station located at 6547 Highway 39 south of Donalsonville. The hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Items accepted include appliances, furniture,…

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