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COVID-19 numbers still rising locally
Reported confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase statewide AND locally. The Georgia Department of Health, in its Wednesday, Aug. 19, a.m. update, reported eight additional COVID-19 cases locally in the past 24 hours. That makes 105 additional confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Seminole County in the last thirteen days, and 143 positive cases…
Read MoreMake yourself a newspaper Coronavirus pinata and enjoy flattening its curve!
By David Maxwell In these seemingly endless sheltering and socially separated days, I don’t know about you, but I am beyond going stir crazy. So, in an effort to vent some of my frustrations, and to show you another great purpose of your Donalsonville News, I borrowed the idea from a friend of mine and…
Read MoreSCHS virtual graduation set for May 22
Details on how to access and watch the virtual graduation ceremony will be announced next week. Plans are being finalized for the Seminole County Middle/High School virtual graduation ceremony next Friday, May 22nd, at 7:30 p.m.. Due to the never before seen circumstances caused by the COVID-19 crisis, school officials have deemed an in person…
Read MoreCOVID-19 positive cases increase to 39
The number of Seminole Countians testing positive for COVID-19 continued to rise this week; but the number of local citizens who have died from the disease, which is caused by the novel Coronavirus, remained at two. The county’s number now stands at 39 positive cases as of Thursday, May 14. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place…
Read MoreQualifying For Special Election to elect new Mayor begins Monday; ends Wednesday at 12:30.
Qualifying for the office of Mayor will be held in the Office of the Probate Judge/Election Superintendent in the Seminole County Courthouse on Monday and Tuesday, March 30 and 31 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. The qualifying fee has been set by…
Read MoreShow Choir to perform Garden of Eden Sunday
This past weekend, the Seminole County Middle High School Legacy Show Choir traveled to Montgomery, Alabama to compete in the Capital City Classic, placing second in their category with their “Garden of Eden, A Musical Extravaganza” performance. The public can catch this award-winning show this Sunday, February 2nd at 2 p.m. at the SCMHS cafeteria.…
Read MoreBoots and Roots rodeo changes dates to March 20th and 21st
The Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce has announced date changes for the upcoming 2020 Boots and Roots Rodeo. T-T Rodeo Company’s Spokesperson, Justin Thigpen stated that, for an optimal event because of date conflicts for top competitors, the dates should be moved forward one week. The new dates are Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March…
Read MoreLegacy Show Choir and chorus preparing to perform Garden of Eden
The Seminole County Middle High School (SCMHS) Legacy Show Choir and chorus will present “Garden of Eden, A Musical Extravaganza” on Saturday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the SCMHS Cafeteria. Tickets for the February 1 dinner theatre performance are $20 or you can purchase a table for $100, which will seat up to six…
Read MoreFederal business deduction and State tax credit available for local businesses
As of January 14, 2020, 553 Georgia taxpayers have applied for $6.7 million of the $60 million in Georgia HEART Hospital program credits available in 2020. “Our participating rural hospitals are very excited about the continued financial support that citizens from throughout Georgia are providing to help enhance access to rural treatment,” says Lisa Kelly,…
Read MoreNominations now open for 2019 Seminole County Citizen of the Year award
Submit your nomination to the Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce by 5 p.m January 17th. What one dedicated citizen has worked tirelessly to promote progress and improvements to the quality of life in this community? The Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce invites citizens and organizations of Seminole County to nominate that person for the 2019…
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