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Volunteer of the Month
For ten years, Denise has quietly shown up for the Coweta MGEV program in ways that often go unnoticed. While many see the excitement of spring blooms or the bustle of a fall plant sale, Denise is usually behind the scenes, eyes focused on a computer screen, carefully working with the systems that make those moments possible.
She gives her time generously, finding joy in helping young gardeners through our partnership with the Newnan Boys and Girls Club and supporting community traditions during the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair.
Her steady presence is felt most in the long hours spent programming, organizing, and double-checking details so that everything runs smoothly.
Congratulations and thank you!
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Organization
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Upcoming Programs:
2026 Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Scholarship
Application for the 2026 Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Scholarship
Eligible applicants may apply online using the link below.
Online Application Link:
https://uga.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=rlIsfarrF40ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, please contact the Coweta County Extension Office at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: coweta.extension@uga.edu
Event Title:
Backyard Association Presentation
Program Topic:
Perennial Edibles You Can Grow at Home Too!
Presenter:
Moe Hemmings
Community Outreach Manager, Atlanta Botanical Garden; Former Senior Horticulturist, Edible Garden at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Cost:
Free to attend
Registration is required to be entered into the drawing for door prizes
Hosted By:
Coweta Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
Location:
UGA Extension – Coweta County
255 Pine Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
Contact Information:
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: coweta.extension@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, please contact the UGA Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Event Title:
Morning Glory Backyard Association Presentation
Program Topic:
Take a Monarch to Lunch
Presenter:
Trecia Neal
Biologist; B.S., M.S.Ed.; UGA Master Gardener; Green Gardens Education and Designs LLC; Board of Monarch’s Across Georgia–Pollinator Certification Committee CoChair; Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist–Kansas University, Southeast Region.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Cost:
Free to attend
Registration is required to be entered into the drawing for door prizes
Hosted By:
Coweta Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
Location:
UGA Extension – Coweta County
255 Pine Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
Contact Information:
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: coweta.extension@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, please contact the UGA Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program date.
ServSafe Manager Certification Training
The food industry’s leading food safety and sanitation program
Date and Time:
February 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
UGA Extension – Coweta County
255 Pine Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
Registration Fee:
$150 all-inclusive fee
What the Registration Fee Includes:
Five hours of instruction
ServSafe course book
Study materials
ServSafe Manager Certification exam
Drinks and snacks during the training
Course Topics Include:
Food safety at all stages of food handling
Facilities and pest management
Cleaning and sanitizing
And more food safety best practices
Lunch Break:
There will be a one-hour lunch break.
Registration and Payment:
Call 770-254-2620 to register.
Payment is accepted over the phone or in person.
Textbooks must be picked up in advance of the class.
Questions or More Information:
Contact Olivia Handley
Phone: 770-254-2620
Email: olivia.handley@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the UGA Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Free Diabetes Education Program
Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) is a community-based diabetes education program for adults who have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Program Description
Health Extension for Diabetes helps participants learn skills to better manage diabetes through education and group support. Regularly scheduled group meetings focus on meal planning, enjoyable physical activity, and blood sugar monitoring.
The program is led by Olivia Handley, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with Coweta County Extension, in partnership with Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Program Includes
Eight educational sessions
Eight support sessions with cooking demonstrations
Self-management resources
Support for managing diabetes more effectively
Location
Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center
775 Poplar Road, Suite 340
Newnan, Georgia 30265
Schedule
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 3 through May 19, 2026
Registration
To register, call 770-254-2620
Questions
Email olivia.handley@uga.edu
Accessibility Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to the program start date.
