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UGA Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H.
We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.
Our office serves the public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.
Gordon County Extension/4-H
1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW Office Hours:
Suite 200 8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685 Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu
Our Staff
County Extension Coordinator and 4-HYDP Agent - Vacant
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano
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2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
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CAES Convocation As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens.
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Robin Buell Buell's research at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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National Volunteer Week Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024.
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Soil Guide Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success.
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Community Science Counts How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
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Goldwater Scholarship The honor is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.
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Career Caravan Immersive industry visits connect UGA students with firsthand experiences at major corporations.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Apr 25 Food Talk -Nutrition Education and Recipe Demo This is a FREE nutrition education course designed for adult learners. By attending a Food Talk Class, you'll learn from a nutrition educator how to eat more healthfully, feed your family on a budget, keep your food safe, and the best part.... you'll learn how to make a delicious new recipe and get to taste it! Class extenders are provided for each class that you attend. Please try to attend as many of the series of 6 classes as you can as the information and recipes are different in each class.
- Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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Apr 26 - Apr 27 Wildlife Judging Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about native Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/wildlife/
- Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
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Apr 28 Honeybee Removal Training This is a 2-day training course that will satisfy the HBR 8-hour classroom requirement for licensing set by the Structural Pest Control Commission. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive the certificate. $40 registration includes both days. Please call us at 706-629-8685 or email me at mckenzie.wheeler@uga.edu to sign up!
- Calhoun, GA