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Ira Jean Carver, age 89, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Carver was born on September 29, 1930 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ira H. Phillips and Mary Annie Ferguson Phillips. Mrs. Carver was a homemaker and a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church and also a long-time member of Oak Park Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Phillips and Bob Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Harry P. Carver of Douglas, GA; three sons, Terry…

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus This quote rings true for me right now as we navigate through these unprecedented times. We have been able to adapt our work to protect our staff, volunteers, and our members while we continue to protect our Satilla River. Satilla Riverkeeper has had to postpone and cancel our spring events, and we are working to offer additional virtual opportunities to connect this year. Earlier this month, we would have celebrated the bounty of the Satilla…

By Angie Tyler, Office Manager CRH Cardiology Group Kindness involves taking a genuine interest in the welfare of others. What is COVID Kindness? When this virus arrived on the scene of our homes, offices, hospitals, and places of worship, we were all afraid. This invisible enemy was threatening us and we had to plan our attack not having much information about our threat. We came together and we strategized, formed a task force, used our resources, and embarked on a journey to save lives! That in itself was remarkable. As the days turned into…

South Georgia State College President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 gift from the family of the late Dr. Barbara P. Losty to establish the Dr. Barbara P. Losty Faculty Scholar-In-Residence Program. “SGSC is very grateful to be the recipient of such a tremendous gift,” said Dr. Sellers. “Faculty support was one of Dr. Losty’s top priorities, and it is exciting to know that her dedication to this effort will remain a fixture on campus.” Named for the former President Emeritus of Waycross College, the Scholar-In-Residence Program strengthens SGSC’s Momentum…

South Georgia State College is still accepting applications for the summer term, and registration is available with classes beginning June 8, 2020. By taking summer classes, students have an opportunity to complete their degree faster and save money. Current/returning students who have not yet registered should schedule an online appointment with their academic advisor at http://talon.sgsc.edu/help/advising/. If a student is attending another institution and would like to register for classes at SGSC for summer on a transient basis, they will need to submit a transient letter from the Registrar of the institution that he/she last attended. This letter must…

Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K Anderson has announced all campuses of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will begin a “soft reopening” to the public on Monday, June 1. The reopening is by appointment only with the following departments: Admissions, Financial Aid, Testing, WIOA, Military and Veteran Services, Registrar and the Advising and Retention Center (ARC). The public is asked to make appointments prior to coming to the campus and call the number provided in a confirmation email you will receive prior to your appointment. The college seeks to provide the highest safety measures for our guests as well as employees. Guests…

South Georgia State College will host a Governmental Affairs Virtual Town Hall on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 10 am. Some of South Georgia’s local elected officials will share information on the current legislative session and the effects of COVID 19 on the state of Georgia. Senator Tyler Harper, Representative Dominic LaRiccia and Representative Clay Pirkle will present information and answer questions in a one-hour live special. The Town Hall will be moderated by Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, SGSC President. The program will stream live at https://tinyurl.com/ybxenchj or by phone +1 470-645-3060 using the Conference ID: 610 837 341#. “People in the community…

With hoopla digital, Satilla Regional Library patrons will have access to more than 800,000 titles, for free. The popular on-demand film streaming service hoopla digital is now available for free at six branches of the Satilla Regional Library. Library card holders can access over 800,000 titles (audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies and TV). Content can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. Hoopla digital has pioneered a unique model that allows patrons to borrow content immediately, removing artificial availability constraints and maximizing the power…

Dr. Kenneth Trevor Shealy, a native of Cordele, has joined the staff of Fitzgerald Family Eyecare. Dr. Shealy graduated from Crisp County High School. He completed undergraduate studies at Point University in West Point, Ga., where he majored in Biology and minored in Biblical studies. Dr. Shealy graduated from Point University Summa Cum Laude. He earned his Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. During his time in optometry school, he received the 2019 VSP/AAOF Practice Excellence Award and was a Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometry Honor Society Member. He completed internships at Georgia…

This week’s recipe is great this time of year with fresh strawberries. It’s Strawberry Lime Smoothies. The ingredients needed include: 1 cup strawberry yogurt, ½ cup 2% milk, 2 to 4 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled. Add all ingredients in a blender, cover, and blend until smooth. This recipe should make 3 servings and only takes about five minutes to make. For some great ideas in the kitchen, visit the UGA Extension’s “FoodTalk” website at https://foodtalk.org. It has great ideas on how to keep your family healthy by…