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Joint Public Hearing set for April 14th
Seminole County and the cities of Donalsonville and Iron City have scheduled a Public Hearing to update Seminole County’s Joint Comprehensive Plan. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Beall Center located at 222 Cherry Street in Donalsonville. The current plan will expire on October 31, 2027.…
Read MoreJoint Public Hearing set for April 14th
Seminole County and the cities of Donalsonville and Iron City have scheduled a Public Hearing to update Seminole County’s Joint Comprehensive Plan. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Beall Center located at 222 Cherry Street in Donalsonville. The current plan will expire on October 31, 2027.…
Read MoreOneSeminole plans family-friendly community event for New Year’s Eve
Mark your calendars and plan to ring in the New Year on Second Street in downtown Donalsonville on Wednesday, December 31st from 5 to 9 p.m. OneSeminole, a local group organization tasked with building an even better Seminole County, has a New Year’s Eve celebration planned that you don’t want to miss. Musical entertainment will…
Read MoreCouncilwoman sues city, fellow council members and others for alleged smear campaign
Mitzy Moye, a Donalsonville City Council Person, is suing the city and seven city officials after she says they launched a smear campaign against her. Moye’s suit is in part a response to allegations made against her in an investigation into alleged ethics violations, which, in January of 2024, after months of meetings, hearings, discussions,…
Read MoreWho are Seminole County’s Purple Heart recipients?
In light of the City of Donalsonville and Seminole County’s unanimous decisions to become recognized as a Purple Heart City and Community, the Donalsonville News continues to collect the names, photos and contact information for any local resident who has been awarded with a Purple Heart. Names, photos and all information can be emailed to…
Read MoreSchools announce Open House and policy updates
Seminole County Schools invite all parents, guardians, and students to attend an Open House event designed to be the perfect opportunity for families to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and prepare for a successful school year that begins with the first day of School on Thursday, July 31st. Open House Schedule: Seminole County Elementary School…
Read MoreMcFadden Nature Center receives $50,000 grant from R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation
A place to grow . . . Grant to be used to boost science education training in Seminole County and Southwest Georgia In a significant investment in rural science education, McFadden Nature Center has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation to launch Burn, Grow, Thrive, a groundbreaking initiative that will…
Read MoreMemorial Day tribute begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Courthouse
Memorial Day featured speaker: Aaron DeSilva The Seminole County Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the American Legion Post 157, is set for Monday, May 26 and will be held on the front lawn of the Seminole County Courthouse located on Knox Avenue in downtown Donalsonville. Memorial Day weekend begins this Friday afternoon and the annual Seminole…
Read MoreJ-Bird Ranch’s Kentucky Derby Fundraiser set for May 3
J-Bird Ranch’s third annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 3 at The Osceola, located at 103 East Second Street in Donalsonville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; bets must be placed by 6:15 p.m.; live streaming of race at 6:24 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m., and casino tables open…
Read MoreCity-wide Clean Up Day set for Saturday, March 22
The City of Donalsonville has scheduled another Clean-Up Day for Saturday, March 22, and all city residents are encouraged to take part by cleaning up their neighborhoods and placing bagged items beside the roadway. The city will collect the bags throughout the week at no cost, thanks to a grant from Keep Georgia Beautiful. No…
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