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The Oglethorpe County Extension Office serves as a Public Service and Outreach branch of the University of Georgia. Our goal is to translate the science of everyday living for families, farmers, and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. We do this within three main program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences.


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Our regular office hours are 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Monday thru Friday. These hours are subject to change around holidays.


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4-H Youth Development
Family and Consumer Sciences

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    Free Tax Help Brings Nearly $20,000 Back to Oglethorpe County Residents Posted by Emily Williams on May 21, 2026
    This tax season, local residents received a helpful boost thanks to the University of Georgia Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) program, which brought free tax preparation services to the community through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. In Oglethorpe County, 15 individuals and families received one-on-one support filing their taxes. In total, 17 […]
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