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Cinnamon dip recipe and 4-H events update Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator This week’s easy recipe comes from the UGA SNAP-ED’s Food Talk, Cinnamon Dip. The list of ingredients includes 1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1os cinnamon. Place yogurt in small (1 cup) bowl. Add brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon to the yogurt. Stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with your favorite fruits, such as apple wedges, banana slices, strawberries, or peaches. For some great ideas in the kitchen, visit the UGA Extension’s “FoodTalk” website at…

Mr. Henry Edward “Hinky” Mathews, age 83, of Pearson, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence. Survivors include: Wife, Shirley Mathews of Pearson, Ga.; son, Edward Mathews and wife Cindy of Pearson, Ga.; daughters, Pam Castellaw and husband Todd of Manor, Ga. And Nina Rowe and husband John of Pearson, Ga.; sister, Linda Dunn and husband Dennis of Stockbridge, Ga.; grandchildren, Ariel Parker and husband Nick, Kaiti Crawford and husband Andy, Michaela Rowe, Jacob Rowe, and Jordan Mathews; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Mr. Mathews was preceded in death by his parents E.O. “Shag” and…

Tempa Harper Knight, age 93, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 following an extended illness. Mrs. Knight was born on January 2, 1927 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah Hutto Harper. Mrs. Knight was a homemaker and a member of Broxton Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Monroe Knight; two sons, Joel Knight and Emory Knight; and ten siblings. Survivors include her son, Marvin Knight (Christine) of Broxton, GA; seven grandchildren, Tracey Roberson, Bryant Knight, Douglas Knight, Steven Knight, Marshall Knight,…

Mr. Orville Carter, age 78 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning, April 18, 2020, at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Carter was born September 5, 1941 to the late Hubert Carter and the late Janie Carver Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Ann Carter and a brother, Norman Carter. Mr. Carter, a native of Coffee County, was a retired USDA poultry inspector. After his retirement from the USDA, he was a custodian for the Coffee County Board of Education at Satilla Elementary School. He was of the Holiness…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was named among the top in the nation in the 2019 Collegiate Advertising program. The Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) is an elite program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising, and promotions of their schools. The 2019 CAA program had entries from the United States and Canada representing small community colleges to very large schools and universities. Submissions were reviewed by a national panel of industry experts, with a possibility of 100 total points. Participant’s entries competed against similar-sized organizations in their specific groups and categories. Wiregrass’ Marketing and Public Relations team received a…

Jessie Tillman “J.T.” Anderson, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Georgia. J.T. was born on June 28, 1942 in Douglas, Georgia the son of the late Tillman and Opal Minix Anderson. J.T. was a member of First Assembly of God. In addition to his parents, J.T. was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Evelyn Anderson White. Survivors include his brother, Donnie Anderson (Brenda) of Douglas, GA; uncle, James Minix (Marlene) of Douglas, GA; nephew, Tim White (Leah) of Brunswick, GA; great nephew, Justin White (April) of Douglas,…

Dear Community Members, As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the collaborative way that our community has made our fight against this virus easier for everyone. This is a new and unknown challenge, but because of your efforts, we are making our community safer and healthier. All of your many kind actions and personal sacrifices have made a difference and none have gone unnoticed. On behalf of the caregivers and medical staff at Coffee Regional Medical Center, CRH Physician Practices, and Orthopedic Surgeons of Georgia please accept…

Ms. Emilia Vivar, 26, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from injuries due to an accident. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 6, 1993. She was loved by everyone who knew her, always making everyone around her laugh with her pranks and jokes. She had a laugh that was contagious and unforgettable. She was very supportive to all her family and friends. Her children meant everything to her and she made sure she was there for there every need. Ms. Vivar is survived by sons Elias Jesus Vivar and Angel Gabriel Vivar, both of…

Ms. Emilia Vivar, 26, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from injuries due to an accident. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 6, 1993. She was loved by everyone who knew her, always making everyone around her laugh with her pranks and jokes. She had a laugh that was contagious and unforgettable. She was very supportive to all her family and friends. Her children meant everything to her and she made sure she was there for there every need. Ms. Vivar is survived by sons Elias Jesus Vivar and Angel Gabriel Vivar, both of…

Mr. George Lyvonne McKinnon, age 63 of Wray, GA, passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. McKinnon was born July 26, 1956 to the late Cleo McKinnon and the late Earlene McGovern McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon, a native of Coffee County, was a well-known cotton farmer of the Wray community. Survivors include his wife Kelly Brigmond McKinnon of Wray, GA; son Andy Lyvonne McKinnon of Denton, GA; daughters Michelle Yauger of Tampa, FL and Kayla McKinnon of Denton, GA; sisters Lisa Sirmans of Sparks, GA and Rene Brown of Brandon,…