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Extension Office outside view from Justice Center Drive

We are located on the same access road as the Paulding WellStar Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.  From W Memorial Drive, turn onto Justice Center Drive and our building is on the left. 


Paulding County UGA Extension links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Paulding County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. Paulding County UGA Extension helps citizens by addressing the following initiatives:

  • Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
  • Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
  • Landscaping and Gardening
  • Water Quality
  • Youth Leadership
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
  • Service Learning / Citizenship
  • Family and Economic Well-Being

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Upcoming Events

Jan 22 Soil Ecologay Dallas, GA Join Master Gardeners on January 22 at 10:00 am at the Paulding County Extension office. Learn more about Soil Ecology from a USDA Soil Scientist. This program is free, but space is limited, and registration is requested. Use the signup link below.
Feb 10 Master Gardeners- Winter Gardening-Seed starting Dallas, GA Join Master Gardeners to learn tricks and tips for starting seeds for spring indoors during the cooler months. Register at the link below.
Feb 12 Sprouts in the Garden with Master Gardeners Dallas, GA Sprouts in the Garden beginning at 5 pm at the Dallas Library, 1010 East Memorial Drive, Dallas, 30132 Join us for a garden themed story and activity for the young gardeners, pre-K-2nd grade.
Feb 21 Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway Dallas, GA Paulding County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and Keep Paulding Beautiful are teaming up to give out free, tree seedlings to the community via their annual event. Come anytime between noon and 2pm, while supplies last, for your free tree seedling.
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Extension Publications

  • Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
  • Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
  • Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.