UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

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Family & Consumer Science Staff

Rebecca Long
Family and Consumer Sciences
County Extension Agent
Rebecca.Long@uga.edu


 ServSafe™ Manager Training 

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Monthly Articles from FACS Agent Rebecca Long 


We are located at 1190 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, GA.  If you would like to make an appointment to speak with Rebecca, please call our office at (706) 283-2037.

 


Image of pickleball paddles and balls. Free pickleball lessons at McWilliams Park in ElbertonFree pickleball lessons at McWilliams Park March 10 and 17 at 6 pm. Beginner friendly and all ages welcome

Free Pickleball lessons at McWilliams Park 

Join us March 10th and again on March 17th at 6 pm for pickleball lessons!  No experience or equipment required.  Bring comfortable clothes, athletic shoes, and a willingness to have fun.  Beginner friendly lessons and all ages are welcome!  FREE to attend, but you must pre-register:

Click here to pre-register!





Radon. Test, fix, save a life.

Radon Education

Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.


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UGA Greenway

Tips on how to make environmentally-conscious decisions and live green! 


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Food Talk

Make healthy food and lifestyle choices on a budget. This series of eight, interactive lessons includes activities and recipe demonstrations.


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Childcare Provider Trainings

UGA Extension provides entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.


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Your Good Credit Series

Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.


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Building Baby's Brain Series

What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.


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Diabetes Management 

How to manage diabetes or pre-diabetes.


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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletters

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