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The Elbert County Office will be closed Wednesday, June 25, through 
Friday, June 27.  We will reopen Monday, June 30. 
 
The school will be refinishing the floors of the building.
 
You can leave a message at 706-283-8172. We will return calls on 
Monday, June 30.
 
If you need an agent, you can reach them through email or at the following numbers:
  • Christa Campbell, FACS 706-988-8006 
  • Brian Bradford, ANR 706-988-0588
  • Lauren Dye, 4-H 706-988-6582

NEWS AND EVENTS


• ServSafe™ Manager Training is scheduled for July 14-15, 2025.

You must pre-register for the class by July 4, 2025   Registration Form
The cost of the class is $150.  The cost to re-test with the 7th Edition Book with the 2022 Food Code is $70.

The class will be held at the Elbert County Extension Office, which is located at Blackwell Learning Center, 373 Campbell St. For more information, contact Christa Campbell at (706)283-2037.

 

 

 


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We are currently located in a secure school building. If you are planning to visit one of the agents, or coming to a meeting or training please bring a Driver’s License or picture ID. You will need to show your driver’s license and check in with school personnel before entering.


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