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Cook County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Drink Water, Georgia!  And Food Talk text message sign up.  This is Cook County second year active in this out reach across the SWD and Georgia.  Cook Co. Extension placed 6th in the State of Georgia, in 2023 with 105 signing up in pledging to drink more water.

Upcoming Events

Jul 21 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Albany, GA - (53.0 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.
Jul 22 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Albany, GA - (53.0 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.
Jul 28 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County Cairo, GA - (52.0 miles) ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam – One-Day Training Food safety is essential for anyone working in foodservice. Join us for a 1-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam. This training prepares foodservice managers and employees to earn a nationally recognized food safety certification. Registration Includes: • One full day of instruction • ServSafe Manager book & study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks during the training day (Lunch is not provided, so please plan accordingly.) This training is ideal for restaurant managers, foodservice employees, school nutrition staff, and anyone responsible for food safety in their operation. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot! Registration and payment are due by 5pm on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 18 Canning Green Beans - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve green beans with a pressure canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (268.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 18 Canning Green Beans - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve green beans with a pressure canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (268.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
See All Events

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 18 Canning Green Beans - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve green beans with a pressure canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (268.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
See All Events

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 18 Canning Green Beans - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve green beans with a pressure canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (268.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
See All Events

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 18 Canning Green Beans - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve green beans with a pressure canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (268.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
  • Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
    • Atlanta, GA - (201.0 Miles)
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