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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Status Update
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
Construction of Justice Center Drive is complete and you can visit us at our office there.
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
Upcoming Events
Apr 12 - Jun 25
Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Online Training
Training Class for Master Gardener Interns will be hosted on UGA's eLearning Commons Platform. Participants should use their login information to access class materials and complete each module.
Jun 23
Paulding Master Gardener Trainee Orientation and Lab #4
Dallas, GA
On this day, Master Gardener Trainees from the Spring 2021 Training Class, will meet for their fourth hands-on lab. In this lab we will cover, Becoming a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer. This will be held in conjunction with the June Master Gardener meeting, starting at 10 a.m. Be sure to bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone, if possible, for part of your training. Lunch will be provided for trainees.
Jul 1
4-H Forestry Judging Practice
Dallas, GA
Forestry Judging is progressive and each practice builds upon the last. At summer practices we review and learn our trees, practice our measurement technique and create our study materials. Once we finish summer practices, we're really just practicing things we've already learned. If you have friends who are interested in joining the team, please invite them to the first practice, so they don't miss any of the important stuff!
Some reminders about practice:
• Bring a three ring binder for your manual.
• Bring any flashcards you have from last year's meetings.
• Wear tennis shoes.
• Bring your lunch.
• Bring water and sunscreen! (It's going to be HOT!)
• Be on time!
Jul 8
4-H Forestry Judging Practice
Dallas, GA
Forestry Judging is progressive and each practice builds upon the last. At summer practices we review and learn our trees, practice our measurement technique and create our study materials. Once we finish summer practices, we're really just practicing things we've already learned. If you have friends who are interested in joining the team, please invite them to the first practice, so they don't miss any of the important stuff!
Some reminders about practice:
• Bring a three ring binder for your manual.
• Bring any flashcards you have from last year's meetings.
• Wear tennis shoes.
• Bring your lunch.
• Bring water and sunscreen! (It's going to be HOT!)
• Be on time!
Jul 13
Hypertufa Container Workshop
Dallas, GA
Join us for a hands-on workshop, where you will learn the art of creating a beautiful hypertufa container for your garden. This evening program, led by Master Gardener, Mickey Gazaway, will be held at the UGA-Paulding Extension Office. All materials will be provided. We will be working outside and will reschedule, in the event of rain. Registration is required and class fee is $20.
Jul 29
4-H Forestry Judging Practice
Dallas, GA
Forestry Judging is progressive and each practice builds upon the last. At summer practices we review and learn our trees, practice our measurement technique and create our study materials. Once we finish summer practices, we're really just practicing things we've already learned. If you have friends who are interested in joining the team, please invite them to the first practice, so they don't miss any of the important stuff!
Some reminders about practice:
• Bring a three ring binder for your manual.
• Bring any flashcards you have from last year's meetings.
• Wear tennis shoes.
• Bring your lunch.
• Bring water and sunscreen! (It's going to be HOT!)
• Be on time!
Extension News
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Prestige Trap
Arjun Bhatt was recognized with the 2021 Nesbitt-Flatt Outstanding Senior Award.
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Cicada Summer
Entomology graduate students headed deep into the north Georgia forest to search for 17-year cicadas.
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FST Head
Singh will begin in this permanent role on August 1, leading a group of renowned faculty and staff members on UGA’s Athens and Griffin campuses.
Extension Publications
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.