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Forsyth County
UGA Extension Office

Nutrition and Health

Illustrations of men and women walking with their dogsStarting Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5-6 p.m. UGA Extension Forsyth County is excited to announce a new educational program: A Taste of Wellness at the Halcyon in Alpharetta. This 12-week program utilizes the Big Creek Greenway for scenic, shaded walks and ends right in the heart of Halcyon. Guided by FACS Agent and nutrition expert Dr. Roshan Ramlal, this program is designed to help you lose/maintain weight, de-stress, and tweak your diet to align with your health goals (and yes, leashed pups are welcome!). Cost $0. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register to attend. Bring a water bottle.

Programs Available 

Here is a list of some programs offered by the FACS Agent. If you’re interested in one of these classes, or a topic not listed, please email forsyth.extension@uga.edu with the program/topic name and your preferred date and time (day of the week, time of day).

If you are an organization or community partner, please also include the location where you would like the class to be held and any other helpful details.

Chronic Disease Prevention through Nutrition and Movement 

  • A Taste of Wellness-  Walking and Nutrition Education at the Halcyon. Sign up.
    • Fridays, starting August 7 from 5-6pm     
  • Celebrating America's 250th! Cast Iron Cooking - September 15 at 7-8pm at Sharon Forks Library. Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Roshan Ramlal, PhD, MPH from the UGA Extension Office demonstrates cast iron cooking techniques and explains the benefits of cast iron cooking and how to care for your iron cookware. Attendees will enjoy samples of dishes prepared in cast iron cookware.
    • This program will require event passes. Event passes are free and available to participants on the day of the program. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting 30 minutes before the event start time.
  • Plant-based, whole foods Nutrition 
  • GLPs - How to optimize your nutrition while taking GLPs
  • Portion Control - Portion Distortion - Strategies for losing weight, while eating the foods you enjoy 
  • Protein, Fiber, and Vitamins- How much do I need?

Social and Emotional Support for Caregivers

If your organization is interested in an educational session or a series on the following topics, call the Forsyth County Extension office or email forsyth.extension@uga.edu:

  • Aging with Dignity - Caring for people living with dementia
  • Nutrition in Recovery - Learn about the importance of using whole foods as part of the recovery process

Relationships

  • ELEVATE, Taking Your Relationshiop to the Next Level- This skills-based, evidence-informed program helps couples form, improve, and sustain healthy relationships. Register here for upcoming workshops:
    • Sundays, August 9-30, 4-8pm
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 18-September 10, 6:30-8:30pm