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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.
Take the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, the schedule for the census self-response has been extended to October 31. Complete it today by mail, telephone or online.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
In an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus outbreak, our office is currently closed. All UGA Extension Screven County programs and events are cancelled through at least May 31, 2020. If you need to contact staff, please email us or call. We are monitoring this situation closely, and this schedule is subject to change.
We are still accepting soil, water, and plant samples. There is a place to put them with instructions; located right beside the front door of our office.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.
Telephone: (912) 564-2064
Email: uge3251@uga.edu
In addition, UGA Extension has many valuable resources for assisting our community citizens during this time. Please visit https://extension.uga.edu/to…/timely-topics/emergencies.html .
This is uncharted territory for all of us; we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to provide Extension services to the citizens of Screven County.
About Screven County Extension
The University of Georgia Screven County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. See more information about our services in:
- Agriculture, gardening, and the environment
- 4-H youth development programs
- Food, health, communities, and families
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Jun 16 Yes I Can! Home Food Preservation:Pressure Canning Interested in learning to use a pressure canner to safely preserve low-acid foods? This hands-on home food preservation workshop is for you! Waynesboro, GA - (31.0 Miles)
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Jun 19 Child Passenger Safety This class provides instruction on the importance and proper use of car seats and safety belts for children when riding in vehicles. The class is open to all parents regardless of financial status or residency. However, qualified participants (Burke County resident who is WIC, PeachCare, or Medicaid eligible) will receive a free car seat or booster seat that meets the needs of their child. Please note that there is a two seat per family limit. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Waynesboro, GA - (31.0 Miles)
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Jul 17 - Jul 18 Child Passenger Safety This class provides instruction on the importance and proper use of car seats and safety belts for children when riding in vehicles. The class is open to all parents regardless of financial status or residency. However, qualified participants (Burke County resident who is WIC, PeachCare, or Medicaid eligible) will receive a free car seat or booster seat that meets the needs of their child. Please note that there is a two seat per family limit. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Waynesboro, GA - (31.0 Miles)