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Oglethorpe County
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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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  • Understanding and Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases
    Understanding and Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases Posted by Shanna Reynolds on Jun 10, 2026
    By: Brooke DuMay, UGA Extension Oglethorpe County Summer Intern As summer begins, I’m sure many of you have been spending more time outdoors, enjoying the sun and all the activities that come with it. Whether you are working with cattle, enjoying a hike through the woods, or just taking care of the lawn, ticks can […]
  • Free Tax Help Brings Nearly $20,000 Back to Oglethorpe County Residents
    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 […]
  • Don’t Fertilize by Habit: Run a Soil Test
    Don’t Fertilize by Habit: Run a Soil Test Posted by Shanna Reynolds on Apr 30, 2026
    There’s no silver-bullet solution when it comes to fertilizing your lawn, garden, or hayfield. In fact, one of the most common mistakes I see is applying fertilizer out of habit rather than need. If you want healthier plants, better yields, and less wasted money, the first step isn’t buying fertilizer—it’s testing your soil. Each year, […]