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Current Office Hours and Upcoming Holiday Closures

Union County Extension

UGA Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.

UGA Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture and the environment, families & 4-H Youth Development.

Office Hours

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm/Closed for lunch from 12-1pm

Closed on Saturdays & Sundays

Holiday Closures are as follows:

Thanksgiving Closed through Nov. 26th at 3pm until Nov. 28.

Christmas and NewYears Closures start on, Dec. 24 at 12 noon through Jan. 2nd, 2026


Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center-Union County Extension Office BuildingPat Haralson Memorial Civic Center-Union County Extension Office Building

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 15 - Oct 15 Union/Towns Master Naturalist Training This Master Naturalist program will introduce attendees to the wonderful natural resources that we have in the Georgia Mountains. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 9-4 April 15 through May 6 for the spring session and Wednesdays from 9-4 September 23 through October 14 for the fall session. Completion of spring and fall sessions is required to be a certified Master Naturalist. The total cost of the class is $300. Contact jacob.williams@uga.edu for more details or to register.
    • Blairsville, GA
  • Apr 22 - Apr 24 Backyard Gardening 101 Oconee County Extension will host a 3-day workshop on the basics of growing backyard fruits and veggies. The program will be Wednesday-Friday, 4/22-4/24, from 5:30 -7:30 PM at the Oconee County Extension Office (1420 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville GA 30677). Topics will include soil fertility/testing, seed starting, gardening basics, and fruit tree/shrub maintenance. It will also include hands-on activities, including seed starting, soil testing, and a food processing bootcamp. The program cost is $15. Register by Friday, 4/17.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (79.0 Miles)
  • Apr 23 - Apr 24 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Bartow County 4-H Events
    • Cartersville, GA - (68.0 Miles)

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