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

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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.


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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 - VACANT

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez


Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Jun 1 - Aug 12 Applications for the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores Georgia's habitats and ecosystems and the human impacts on these environments. This 9-week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from experts on a variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited and registration will remain open until August 12 or when all spaces are filled. You can mark your calendar for these program dates: August 27-Master Naturalist Orientation, Fridays in September: September 11, September 18, September 25. Thursdays in October: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29-30-Overnight-Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
    • Dallas, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Jul 25 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Early County Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference Room in Blakely, GA. This training will be a two-day course. Saturday, July 25, will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday, July 27, will be exam day from 3:00 – 5:30 pm.
    • BLAKELY, GA - (215.0 Miles)
  • Jul 27 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Early County Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference Room in Blakely, GA. This training will be a two-day course. Saturday, July 25, will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday, July 27, will be exam day from 3:00 – 5:30 pm.
    • BLAKELY, GA - (215.0 Miles)
  • Jul 27 Dill with it: Pickle workshop This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will learn tips and science behind creating pickles from home using verified recipes and the water bath canning method. Participants will take home a product from the class at the conclusion.
    • Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • Jul 28 - Aug 4 Southern Regionals Horse Show https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/southern-regional-4-h-horse-championships/
    • Perry, GA - (159.0 Miles)