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UGA Extension in Chatham County provides a variety of educational programs and client services in the areas of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), 4-H Youth Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).

We provide current, unbiased, research-based information to our community through the cooperation of the University of Georgia with federal, state, and local governments. We invite you to contact or visit the UGA Extension Chatham County office. 

Chatham County Extension
17 Minus Ave
Garden City, GA 31408

(912) 652-7981

uge3051@uga.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed weekends & most major holidays.


Upcoming Events in Chatham County
  • Jun 17 Southeast Georgia Beekeeping Course Are you a new or aspiring beekeeper? The 2023 Southeast Georgia Beekeeping Course is an excellent opportunity to learn what it takes to keep healthy hives. This seven-Saturday course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations covering honey bee biology, hive management, mite & disease prevention, honey extraction, and more! The course is hosted by the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm. Class is held one Saturday each month, January-July 2023. Classes will be led by instructors Keith Fielder, Putnam County Extension Coordinator, Dr. Tim Davis, Chatham County Extension Coordinator, and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association.
    • Savannah, GA
  • Jul 15 Southeast Georgia Beekeeping Course Are you a new or aspiring beekeeper? The 2023 Southeast Georgia Beekeeping Course is an excellent opportunity to learn what it takes to keep healthy hives. This seven-Saturday course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations covering honey bee biology, hive management, mite & disease prevention, honey extraction, and more! The course is hosted by the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm. Class is held one Saturday each month, January-July 2023. Classes will be led by instructors Keith Fielder, Putnam County Extension Coordinator, Dr. Tim Davis, Chatham County Extension Coordinator, and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association.
    • Savannah, GA

What is UGA Extension?

UGA Extension extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through County Extension offices.

UGA Extension is a county, state and federal funded organization supported by specialists in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

For more information about our services and programs, see our pages:

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

4-H Youth Development

Family & Consumer Sciences


Statewide Extension Events
  • Jun 14 Vegetable Garden Lunch & Learn Are you wanted to start a garden for the first time or maybe you want to revamp your the garden you've had for years? Join us the 2nd Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. each month from February to October to learn how to make the most out of your garden throughout the year. Join us in-person or online! If you're joining us in-person, make sure to bring your lunch to enjoy while learning.
    • Virtual Event
    • Thomson, GA - (123.0 Miles)
  • Jun 15 - Jun 16 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Thomas 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.
    • Thomasville, GA - (193.0 Miles)
  • Jun 15 Canning Class - Strawberry Jam Rockdale County Extension is holding six canning classes this year! These are hands-on workshops where you will learn the principles of safe food preservation and where to find tested recipes, as well as work in groups to complete all the steps to preserve the featured food. You'll get to taste the finished product and make a jar to take home! Your registration fee covers all class materials, light refreshments, and a jar of the finished product. Thursday evenings: Strawberry Jam: June 15 from 5:30-8pm Tomato Salsa: June 29 from 5:30-8pm Pepper Jelly: July 13 from 5:30-8pm Friday mornings: Peach Jam: Friday, August 4 from 10am-12:30pm Soup Starter and Freezer Jam: Friday, August 11 from 10am-12:30pm Pickled Green Beans: Friday, August 18 from 10am-12:30pm Location: 1127 West Avenue SW Conyers, GA 30012
    • Conyers, GA - (197.0 Miles)
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