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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…
Read MoreGovernor 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.…
Read MoreStewards 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFree 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,…
Read MoreCorner of Second Street and Tennille Avenue is shaping up as new downtown Community Corner
In a partnership between the Donalsonville Downtown Development Authority and First Port City Bank, the vacant lot at the corner of Second Street and Tennille Avenue is being transformed into a Community Corner. The area, currently being cleared of underground obstacles and debris, will be graveled, landscaped, and when finished, will accommodate picnic tables for…
Read MoreHop N Shop event planned in downtown Donalsonville Saturday, April 8th
In celebration of the Easter season, the Donalsonville Downtown Development Authority invites the community to the first annual Donalsonville Hop N Shop on Saturday, April 8. from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. An egg-stravagant egg hunt with downtown merchants, a petting zoo, kids activities, arts and crafts, food vendors and a special visit from the…
Read MoreNew restaurant announces plans to open soon in downtown Donalsonville
Last Spring the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) purchased the building on Tennille Avenue, affectionately referred to as the former bus station, old auto parts store and frequently called “the Clarke building”. The DDA purchases local buildings with the purpose of revitalizing the structures and to bring new businesses to the community. For the past…
Read MoreGrant awarded for two downtown murals
The Development Authority of Seminole County and Donalsonville in Seminole County was awarded a Vibrant Communities grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2023. The Vibrant Communities Grant supports a variety of arts programming opportunities throughout the state. As part of this…
Read MoreBurn ban now in effect in city limits
The Donalsonville Fire Rescue Department has issued a burn ban for the area inside of the Donalsonville City limits. Due to extremely dry conditions the possibility of any outside fire spreading to other materials and / or structures is highly likely. The burn ban will be in effect until further notice. Extra precautions should be…
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