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Wilkes County
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Upcoming Events

Feb 17 Bloom and Breathe: Floral Arranging and Mindfulness Decatur, GA - (90.0 miles) Make your own floral arrangement while exploring guided mindfulness. You’ll leave with a handmade bouquet and a grounded mindset. Participants will take home their own bouquet and tips about mindfulness. Snacks and mocktails included.
Feb 27 North Georgia Vegetable Growers Seminar Clayton, GA - (89.0 miles) The meeting will be held Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Rabun County Schools AgriCenter from 10:00am to 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided so please register in advance if you plan to attend. There is no cost to attend. The Georgia Department of Agriculture has approved this seminar for Applicator Recertification Training Credits as follows: One hour Private Applicator credit CAT 10 and three hours Commercial Applicator credit CAT 21, 24, 27, 31, 32, 35 and 41. This seminar is being sponsored by Rabun County Extension, UGA Extension Specialists and in collaboration with the Rabun County Schools Agriculture Education. If you have questions, or to register, please call 706-782-3113. Where: Rabun County Schools AgriCenter 2379 Old Hwy 441 S. Tiger, GA 30576 Lunch Provided To register contact: The Rabun County Extension Office 706-782-3113 Uge1241@uga.edu Pre-register by Friday, February 20, 2026
Mar 6 - Mar 9 Northeast District JR/SR Project Achievement Eatonton, GA - (47.0 miles) https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/
Extension News
  • Perilous Flow
    Perilous Flow Supported by a nearly $1.6 million grant from the EPA, researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA College of Engineering are developing improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing PFAS from water, wastewater and biosolids. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 8/18/2025
  • UGA Turfgrass
    UGA Turfgrass When the University of Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, the grass on Dooley Field needs to look perfect. By Emily Cabrera, Scott Michaux | Published: 8/14/2025
  • In His Element
    In His Element As The Cliffs at Keowee Falls’ superintendent and senior agronomist, Jim Evans is responsible for all the outdoor spaces at the community, including its 160-acre, 18-hole course full of rugged boulders and waterfalls. By Anna Bentley | Published: 8/13/2025
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