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Jun 1 - Aug 12 Applications for the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores Georgia's habitats and ecosystems and the human impacts on these environments. This 9-week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from experts on a variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited and registration will remain open until August 12 or when all spaces are filled. You can mark your calendar for these program dates: August 27-Master Naturalist Orientation, Fridays in September: September 11, September 18, September 25. Thursdays in October: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29-30-Overnight-Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
- Dallas, GA - (24.0 Miles)
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Jul 7 - Jul 8 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on July 7-8, 2026 Course Details: • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (each day) (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
- Cartersville, GA - (19.0 Miles)
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Jul 7 College Applications & Scholarships Writing Workshop Are you a rising high school senior planning to attend college? Whether you already have a draft or have no idea where to begin, join me as I go over key factors to consider when building your college list, differentiate the application platforms, highlight a few scholarship opportunities, break down the main components of the application process, and provide you with writing tips. After the presentation, you’ll have time to work on your essays and receive feedback from both peers and me. Bring your questions and your laptop if you prefer typing your essay! This is workshop 3 out of 4 this summer 2026; attend the upcoming workshop on July 21 for additional support!
- Griffin, GA - (83.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
UGA Extension Floyd County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Floyd County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Floyd County helps the citizens of Floyd County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
Mission
To extend learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Our Promise
To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
