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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Status Update
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Take the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, the schedule for the census self-response has been extended to October 31. Complete it today by mail, telephone or online.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
Our Extension building is now closed. The Extension office will provide services via email and online as much as possible.
For any specific gardening questions, Please email Agriculture Agents:
Yanni Chen: yanyu.chen@uga.edu
Joelette Bembry : jcbembry@dekalbcountyga.gov
SOIL AND WATER TESTS
If you need an urgent soil test, vist this website to order and mail your soil sample directly to UGA soil lab.
If you need an urgent water test, contact agent yanyu.chen@uga.edu (Yanni Chen) or jcbembry@dekalbcountyga.gov (Joelette Bembry) to determine the test type and we will ask you to drop the samples off at the front glass doors at a SPECIFIC TIME ON A SPECIFIC DAY.
2020 Horticulture Homeowners Classes
For our Homeowners wanting to beautify their yards, you may want to try our Homeowner's classes. Please review our Homeowner Series 2020 brochure. It tells a little about our upcoming classes that might help you take your gardening to the next level. view this year's 2020 Homeowner's Brochure
DUE TO THE COVID-19, The Following Classes:
Apr. 2-Water Wise Landscape- Postponed, TBD
Apr.21-Tea Garden- Postponed, TBD
The Upcoming Rain Barrel Workshop have been cancelled:
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Oak Grove UMC Gymnasium
1722 Oak Grove Rd.
Decatur, GA
For more information on the rain barrel workshops, email kdb@dekalbcountyga.gov
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2020 4-H Youth Development upcoming activities
For our DeKalb County citizens interested in enrolling their children in day camps and overnight camping programs, view our brochures and see what fits your needs.
View this year's upcoming activities
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2020 Family & Consumer Sciences Classes Coming Soon!
For our citizens wanting to learn more about food safety, nutrition, saving money, and preventing chronic disease, we have a class for you. Be on the lookout for our next catalouge of upcoming classes!
