UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Activities

  • JR/SR DPA- February 2018
    JR/SR DPA- February 2018
  • Cloverleaf DPA- March 24th, 2018
    Cloverleaf DPA- March 24th, 2018
  • Cloverleaf Camp 2017
    Cloverleaf Camp 2017
  • Homecoming Parade-2017
    Homecoming Parade-2017

Atkinson County offers a variety of activities for members of all backgrounds. Competitive events such as District Project Achievement, Consumer Judging, Livestock Evaluation, educational mini-booths, and state wide conferences  are a few of our most popular events. Please see our events list, or like us on Facebook to keep up with our current events. 


Upcoming Events

  • Jan 7 2026 Annual Blueberry Update Make plans to join us for the 2026 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for updates on disease, insect, horticulture, and water management. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Ash Sial (UGA Entomologist), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is January 5, 2026. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601. Register online by clicking into the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxfFXT69qy0u9pLmOP4x_4cntibmZNJoCSzSvwOPVBIeg_VA/viewform Or scan the QR code on the flyer to be directed to the registration page.
    • Alma, GA - (30.0 Miles)
  • Jan 8 - Jan 9 Livestock Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H Training
    • Calhoun, GA - (252.0 Miles)
  • Jan 8 2026 UGA Horse Owners Webinar Series: Back to Basics The UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Back to Basics is designed to help horse owners build a strong foundation in equine care and management. This educational series provides practical, up-to-date, research-based information to develop the knowledge and skills needed for responsible horse ownership. Topics will include: introduction to horse ownership, basic behavior and welfare, nutrition and feeding, health management, economics of ownership, and emergency preparedness. In contrast to prior years, 2026 will have one of two formats: two 45 minute presentations on the same night (1/8 and 1/29) or one 1.5 hour presentation (1/15 and 1/22) to accommodate depth of content and an abbreviated 4-week schedule.
    • Virtual Event