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Volunteer of the Month
Matt has been a 4-H Volunteer with the SAFE program for 4 years. When asked what drives him to volunteer time to 4-H, Matt says “I enjoy working with kids from 4-H event to our church youth group. I feel it’s important for the kids to have a solid foundation starting out in life. Anyway, I can help with that, I’m there.”
This year, Matt assumed the role of BB Team Head Coach from his friend and coaching mentor, Lamar Dyar. “My hope is we can continue this team and group in a way Mr. Lamar would be proud. It’s an honor I don’t take lightly... to help and volunteer in order to see the kids succeed”.
Matt credits his philosophy instilled by the example set by Lamar Dyar... “everything the kids achieve, they earn”. His favorite part of coaching the BB Team is how close the coaching staff is and seeing the results when the coaching clicks and the kid’s face lights up.
He states that he could not do this without the support of the other coaches, parents, and kids on the team... “It’s definitely a group effort!” Matt has enjoyed his time with the BB team and strongly encourages others to volunteer with 4-H.
Coweta 4-H is fortunate to have Matt Rainey - thank you for all you do!
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Upcoming Programs:
2026 Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Scholarship
Application for the 2026 Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Scholarship
Eligible applicants may apply online using the link below.
Online Application Link:
https://uga.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=rlIsfarrF40ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, please contact the Coweta County Extension Office at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: coweta.extension@uga.edu
Event Title:
Backyard Association Presentation
Program Topic:
Cheep Dates: The Love Life of Birds
Presenter:
Melanie Furr
Owner and Educator, Feathers with Furr LLC, Atlanta, Georgia
Former Director of Education, Georgia Audubon
Date and Time:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Cost:
Free to attend
Registration is required to be entered into the drawing for door prizes
Hosted By:
Coweta Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
Location:
UGA Extension – Coweta County
255 Pine Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
Contact Information:
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: coweta.extension@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, please contact the UGA Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program date.
4-H K-9 Club
Mark Your Calendar – Club Kickoff
Date:
Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Location:
UGA Extension Office
255 Pine Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
For More Information:
Contact Vicky Jones at vykon@att.net
Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the UGA Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program date.
ServSafe Manager Certification Training
The food industry’s leading food safety and sanitation program
Date and Time:
February 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
UGA Extension – Coweta County
255 Pine Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
Registration Fee:
$150 all-inclusive fee
What the Registration Fee Includes:
Five hours of instruction
ServSafe course book
Study materials
ServSafe Manager Certification exam
Drinks and snacks during the training
Course Topics Include:
Food safety at all stages of food handling
Facilities and pest management
Cleaning and sanitizing
And more food safety best practices
Lunch Break:
There will be a one-hour lunch break.
Registration and Payment:
Call 770-254-2620 to register.
Payment is accepted over the phone or in person.
Textbooks must be picked up in advance of the class.
Questions or More Information:
Contact Olivia Handley
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: olivia.handley@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the UGA Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Free Diabetes Education Program
Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) is a community-based diabetes education program for adults who have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Program Description
Health Extension for Diabetes helps participants learn skills to better manage diabetes through education and group support. Regularly scheduled group meetings focus on meal planning, enjoyable physical activity, and blood sugar monitoring.
The program is led by Olivia Handley, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with Coweta County Extension, in partnership with Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Program Includes
Eight educational sessions
Eight support sessions with cooking demonstrations
Self-management resources
Support for managing diabetes more effectively
Location
Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center
755 Poplar Road, Suite 340
Newnan, Georgia 30265
Schedule
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 3 through May 19, 2026
Registration
To register, call 770-254-2620
Questions
Email olivia.handley@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program start date.
