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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 28 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam – One-Day Training Food safety is essential for anyone working in foodservice. Join us for a 1-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam. This training prepares foodservice managers and employees to earn a nationally recognized food safety certification. Registration Includes: • One full day of instruction • ServSafe Manager book & study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks during the training day (Lunch is not provided, so please plan accordingly.) This training is ideal for restaurant managers, foodservice employees, school nutrition staff, and anyone responsible for food safety in their operation. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot! Registration and payment are due by 5pm on Monday, July 13, 2026.
    • Cairo, GA - (87.0 Miles)
  • Jul 31 Home Food Preservation: Cowboy Candy Cowboy Candy, or candied pickled jalapenos are the perfect sweet heat snack to enjoy this summer. This is a hands-on class where we will prepare the recipe, and then you will leave with your own jar, the recipe, and knowledge to safely can at home!
    • Albany, GA - (34.0 Miles)
  • Aug 6 Make Kimchi Safely at Home Workshop Make Kimchi Safely at Home Workshop - this will be a 3-hour hands-on class and presentation covering the National Center for Home Food Preservation's tested recipe for kimchi. Participants will make a batch of kimchi to divide and take home and also receive a bag of the dry ingredients and a food scale to set them up to make their own kimchi at home!
    • Albany, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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