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Jan 30 ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Morgan County Extension Madison, GA - (145.0 miles) UGA Morgan County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on January 30, 2026. Course details: • Registration deadline: January 15, 2026 • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes: • Full day of instruction and exam review • ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks Topics include: • Food safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices For questions, contact Ani Powell, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at ariathni.powell@uga.edu or 706-342-2214. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
Feb 16 - Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County Lakeland, GA - (38.0 miles) Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Class - 2/17/2026 Dublin, GA - (64.0 miles) UGA Extension Laurens County will be teaching a 1-Day ServSafe Manager class on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 8 am to 5 pm.
Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (90.0 miles) Join us Tuesday, February 17th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, February 9th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Feb 17 - Feb 18 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam Cartersville, GA - (216.0 miles) UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on February 17-18, 2026 Course Details: • Registration Deadline: January 20, 2026 • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
Feb 25 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam Darien, GA - (84.0 miles) Join us Wednesday, February 25th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, February 9th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance) Cost includes: instruction hours, refreshments, study materials, ServSafe Manager Book, and exam proctoring.
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