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The Towns County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

Some of our most popular services include:


  • Flower Ultrasounds
    Flower Ultrasounds A new study from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences explores how flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, offering a more sustainable way to use blooms that might otherwise be discarded. By Sydney Barrilleaux | Published: 2/17/2025
  • Love languages
    Love languages The Elevate program leverages the statewide UGA Extension network and community partners to deliver relationship training both virtually and in person. By Cal Powell | Published: 2/14/2025
  • Expiration Dates
    Expiration Dates Dates on food packing often indicate peak quality rather than actual safety, leading people to throw away perfectly good food out of caution — wasting both meals and money in the process. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 2/12/2025
  • 4-H Champs
    4-H Champs Ben Hill County 4-H team wins national contest after winning the 2023 Georgia 4-H State Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging contest. By Josie Smith, Alyssa Haag | Published: 2/11/2025
  • UGA Boosts Georgia
    UGA Boosts Georgia An annual report from University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences economist Michael Adjemian shows UGA’s economic impact reached a new high in fiscal year 2024. By Mike Wooten | Published: 2/10/2025
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (29.0 Miles)
  • Feb 18 UGA Horse Owner's Webinar Series: Senior Horse Management Join us for our 5th annual UGA Horse Owner's Webinar Series (HOW)! This year, we are discussing senior horse management and care, including characteristics of the senior horse, nutrition, health ailments, endocrine disorders, and end of life decisions. This program is fully virtual via Zoom and is open to all interested participants. A limited number of scholarships are available to interested participants, please visit our scholarship application here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50yAWg4QMJa6GZU
    • Virtual Event
  • Feb 19 - Feb 20 Step Up and Lead 4-H event
    • Savannah, GA - (246.0 Miles)