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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 706-677-6230 or use the email submission form below!

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Upcoming Events in Banks County and Beyond

  • Apr 16 Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School The program is designed to help individuals learn the skills to eat healthy to manage their diabetes or to cook and plan meals for someone in their care who has diabetes.
    • Winder, GA - (29.0 Miles)
  • Apr 22 - Apr 23 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Henry County 4-H Event
    • McDonough, GA - (69.0 Miles)
  • Apr 22 - Apr 24 Backyard Gardening 101 Oconee County Extension will host a 3-day workshop on the basics of growing backyard fruits and veggies. The program will be Wednesday-Friday, 4/22-4/24, from 5:30 -7:30 PM at the Oconee County Extension Office (1420 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville GA 30677). Topics will include soil fertility/testing, seed starting, gardening basics, and fruit tree/shrub maintenance. It will also include hands-on activities, including seed starting, soil testing, and a food processing bootcamp. The program cost is $15. Register by Friday, 4/17.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (39.0 Miles)
  • Apr 23 - Apr 24 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Bartow County 4-H Events
    • Cartersville, GA - (80.0 Miles)
  • Apr 23 Gardening with the Masters: 12 Months in Bloom Hall County Master Gardener, Lori Thomas, will lead attendees on a trip of beautiful blooms year round. Learn how to make your garden eye-catching even in the dullest months.
    • Flowery Branch, GA - (30.0 Miles)
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