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

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Extension Office outside view from Justice Center Drive

We are located on the same access road as the Paulding WellStar Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.  From W Memorial Drive, turn onto Justice Center Drive and our building is on the left. 


Paulding County UGA Extension links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Paulding County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. Paulding County UGA Extension helps citizens by addressing the following initiatives:

  • Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
  • Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
  • Landscaping and Gardening
  • Water Quality
  • Youth Leadership
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
  • Service Learning / Citizenship
  • Family and Economic Well-Being

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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 12 Preparing Your Lawn for Spring Join Paulding County Extension Agent, Mary Carol Sheffield to learn how to prepare your lawn for spring. We'll talk weeds, fertilizer, mowing, and more!
    • Dallas, GA
  • Jan 14 Cooking Club Thank you for your interest in joining our Cooking Club. This club is open to 5th graders. We want the students to have FUN while learning and hope they will make some recipes for you at home. Our objective to teach the 4-H’ers; • Kitchen Safety • Food Safety • Knife Skills • Place Setting • Nutrition • Food Groups • Healthy Eating • Challenge Teams Cooking Club fee is $55.00 per child, this is a one time only fee. Registration opens January 5th you can call in a payment using Visa or Mastercard or come into our office located at 530 W. Memorial Drive Dallas, GA 30132 1st club meeting will be on Wednesday January 14th from 5:30-7:30PM
    • Dallas, GA
  • Jan 15 4-H Shotgun Team Interest Meeting Paulding County 4-H Shotgun Team will host their annual information meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Paulding County Extension Office which is located at 530 West Memorial Drive, Dallas, GA 30132. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and will last approximately one hour. The Shotgun Team is available to Paulding County students, to include public, private, and home school, in the grades of 6th-12th. Georgia 4-H Project SAFE uses shooting sports to teach many valuable life skills. Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) provides youth a place to develop a sense of belonging, learn teamwork in a safe environment and increase concentration skills. Safety and the responsible use of firearms is a primary goal.
    • Dallas, GA
  • Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
    • Carrollton, GA

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