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UGA Extension Banks County links the resources of the University of Georgia and Banks County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of Banks County. UGA Extension Banks County helps the citizens of Banks 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
  • Revitalizing Rural America
  • Water Quality
  • Youth Leadership
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
  • Service Learning/Citizenship

If you'd like to learn about building a safer environment for your children or protecting the environment we all share, avoiding chronic diseases like diabetes with healthy food or training food handlers in your cafeteria, the University of Georgia Extension program is the place to start.

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Learning for Life is the goal of the department which, in turn, helps citizens make informed decisions with research based non-biased information. Just call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 (275-8421) from anywhere in Georgia. You'll be automatically connected to the UGA Extension office in that county.

UGA Extension Banks County
413 Evans Street
P.O. Box 157
Homer, GA 30547
Phone: (706) 677-6230
Fax: (706) 677-6233
Email: uge1011@uga.edu


Interested in a tax preparation appointment?

Use the links on the left hand side of the page to navigate to "Volunteer Income Tax Assistance".  You can also call our office at 706-677-230 or use the email submission form below!

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Upcoming Events in Banks County and Beyond

  • Nov 4 - Nov 5 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Gainesville Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources.
    • Gainesville, GA - (20.0 Miles)
  • Nov 6 Walking into Wellness Take a step towards a healthier you with "Walking into Wellness," a free community program Wednesdays morning at Cornelia City Park, starting September 11, 2024. Meet at 7:30am for a brief presentation from our FACS Agent Susie about a healthy lifestyle topic. Then, we’ll hit the trails and enjoy walking together as a group! All are welcome. RSVP not required, but appreciated: https://forms.office.com/r/a0A7L3R8tK For more information and to join us, contact susie.burton@uga.edu or 706-754-2318. See you at Cornelia City Park!
    • Cornelia, GA - (13.0 Miles)
  • Nov 7 - Nov 8 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Cobb Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources.
    • Marietta, GA - (62.0 Miles)
  • Nov 7 Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School Join us for one, two, or all three sessions as we explore how to manage diabetes through dietary changes and practice making new recipes. This research-based curriculum comes from University of Georgia Extension Specialists, and includes both print materials and hands-on experiences in the kitchen. Please fill out the form linked below so we know how many participants to anticipate. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public! REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.office.com/r/YQadvxtVAq
    • Clarkesville, GA - (24.0 Miles)
  • Nov 11 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Gilmer County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. This is a 1 day course.
    • Ellijay, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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