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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.

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Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter

Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter

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

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  • Native Plants Native Plants Native landscapes are an important part of ecological preservation, and conservation is necessary to prevent the extinction of native species. By Leslie Matos | Published: 8/3/2021
  • Avian Academy Avian Academy The free, three-day program hosted by the Department of Poultry Science invited participants to explore various areas of poultry science and the poultry industry through lessons on internal anatomy, embryology, processing, poultry judging and more. By Claire Marie Coleman | Published: 8/3/2021
  • Forestry Invitational Forestry Invitational The winning Georgia 4-H forestry team, coached by Paul Pugliese, included members Sasha Morgan, Bethany Craven, Gabriel Craven, and Gus Federico.  By William C. Worrell | Published: 7/30/2021
  • Milkweed Hybridization Milkweed Hybridization CAES researchers created the first successful interspecific hybridization of milkweed, landing them the cover of the July issue of HortScience. By Leslie Matos | Published: 7/29/2021
  • Aging and Immunity Aging and Immunity Plant pathologist Li Yang receives $1.75 million Maximizing Investors’ Research Award to study plants' abilities to gain disease resistance as they mature. By Leslie Matos | Published: 7/29/2021
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Upcoming Events
  • Jul 25 - Aug 8 Statewide 4-H Pre-Planning 4-H events planning
    • Athens, GA - (67.0 Miles)
  • Aug 3 - Aug 4 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
    • Waynesboro, GA - (158.0 Miles)
  • Aug 5 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Crawford, GA - (75.0 Miles)
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