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  • 4-H Washington Internship
    4-H Washington Internship Banks County 4-H alumnus Georgia Simmons has been in the center of the political action this fall with the Georgia 4-H Washington DC Intern Program working in the office of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock. By Josie Smith, Cooper Hardy | Published: 12/3/2024
  • IIPA Director
    IIPA Director University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Professor George Vellidis has been named the first permanent director of the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture. By David Mitchell | Published: 12/2/2024
  • Be Our Guest
    Be Our Guest The University of Georgia Hospitality and Food Industry Management program — with its focus on quality curriculum, meaningful interaction with local and national business, and experiential learning — has already begun graduating the next generation of hospitality leaders. By Claire Sanders Kinnard | Published: 11/27/2024
  • Georgia Cider Industry
    Georgia Cider Industry Prohibition and broader cultural and economic changes took a big bite out of the U.S. cider industry, but recently, cider has made a comeback. By Michael Terrazas | Published: 11/26/2024
  • Early Peanut Introduction
    Early Peanut Introduction Peanut allergies and their potential for life-threatening reactions are a common concern, but research shows that early exposure may help protect children. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 11/25/2024
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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)
  • Dec 3 Social Media Marketing Join UGA Extension and UGA Small Business Development Center to learn how to leverage different social media platforms to grow your business and engage your customers. Dec 3rd: Introduction to Social Media Dec 5th: Maximizing Engagement & Impact
    • Virtual Event
  • Dec 4 Walking into Wellness Take a step towards a healthier you with "Walking into Wellness," a free community program Wednesdays morning at Cornelia City Park, starting September 11, 2024. Meet at 7:30am for a brief presentation from our FACS Agent Susie about a healthy lifestyle topic. Then, we’ll hit the trails and enjoy walking together as a group! All are welcome. RSVP not required, but appreciated: https://forms.office.com/r/a0A7L3R8tK For more information and to join us, contact susie.burton@uga.edu or 706-754-2318. See you at Cornelia City Park!
    • Cornelia, GA - (27.0 Miles)
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