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UGA Extension in Chatham County provides a variety of educational programs and client services in the areas of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), 4-H Youth Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).

We provide current, unbiased, research-based information to our community through the cooperation of the University of Georgia with federal, state, and local governments. We invite you to contact or visit the UGA Extension Chatham County office. 

Chatham County Extension
17 Minus Ave
Garden City, GA 31408

(912) 652-7981

uge3051@uga.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed weekends & most major holidays.


Upcoming Events in Chatham County

  • Feb 18 Gardening 101 Workshop Series The Gardening 101 workshop series will be held on Wednesdays, starting January 14th and concluding February 18th. Topics covered will include Soil Prep, Herbs, Vegetable Gardening, Native Plants, Using Technology, and Turf management.
    • Savannah, GA

What is UGA Extension?

UGA Extension extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through County Extension offices.

UGA Extension is a county, state and federal funded organization supported by specialists in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

For more information about our services and programs, see our pages:

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

4-H Youth Development

Family & Consumer Sciences


Statewide Extension Events

  • Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
    • Carrollton, GA - (250.0 Miles)
  • Feb 16 - Feb 17 LifeSmarts State Championship https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/lifesmarts/
    • Eatonton, GA - (150.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Class - 2/17/2026 UGA Extension Laurens County will be teaching a 1-Day ServSafe Manager class on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 8 am to 5 pm.
    • Dublin, GA - (105.0 Miles)
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