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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/
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
County Extension Agent - 4-HYDP - Keaton Hayworth
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez
State Extension News
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Jan 9 - Jan 11 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
- Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
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Jan 13 In the Garden: Start Your Own Seeds Like a Champ Starting your own seeds indoors has many benefits, the least of which is saving money! If you’ve had your eye on an unusual squash or carrot variety not available at your garden center, starting seeds opens the door to a whole new world of different transplants, some with improved germination rates and earlier harvests. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett walks you through the process and offers Q&A afterwards for more assistance. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
- Virtual Event
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Jan 13 Do it for the Plot: Journaling and SMART Goals Turn ideas into action with a creative journaling and SMART-goal workshop. You’ll leave with a 90-day action plan — and a journal that feels like your new hype partner. Participants will take home mini journals and prompts. Snacks and mocktails included
- Decatur, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Jan 15 2026 UGA Horse Owners Webinar Series: Back to Basics The UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Back to Basics is designed to help horse owners build a strong foundation in equine care and management. This educational series provides practical, up-to-date, research-based information to develop the knowledge and skills needed for responsible horse ownership. Topics will include: introduction to horse ownership, basic behavior and welfare, nutrition and feeding, health management, economics of ownership, and emergency preparedness. In contrast to prior years, 2026 will have one of two formats: two 45 minute presentations on the same night (1/8 and 1/29) or one 1.5 hour presentation (1/15 and 1/22) to accommodate depth of content and an abbreviated 4-week schedule.
- Virtual Event