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UGA Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H.
We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.
Our office serves the public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.
Gordon County Extension/4-H
1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW Office Hours:
Suite 200 8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685 Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu
Our Staff
County Extension Coordinator and 4-HYDP Agent - Vacant
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano
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Milken Educator Award As Georgia’s sole recipient this year, Rachel Kinsaul joins a prestigious national network of more than 3,000 educators and receives an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.
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Wildlife Judging The 2025 Georgia 4-H State Wildlife Judging Contest saw the largest turnout in event history, with 170 participants from 24 counties.
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Stinging Biting Insects Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, offers tips on how to identify Georgia’s stinging and biting insects and explains what you can do about them.
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Fire Ant Research UGA researchers working with fire ants are trying to understand how a small group of ants can convince a larger group to change a fundamental aspect of their behavior—whether they kill or nurture multiple queens. Their work was published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Best Sandwich Tomatoes Selecting top garden tomato varieties for Georgia's tastiest summer sandwich.
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National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences membership recognizes distinguished and groundbreaking research achievements.
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Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference This year's conference, says Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture director and conference organizer George Vellidis, is about seeing solutions in action.
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Grand Farm Groundbreaking Agriculture innovation partnership strengthens connection between UGA and industry.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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May 20 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
- Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (159.0 Miles)
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May 20 ServSafe® Manager This is a one-day class. Test will be taken on site at conclusion.
- Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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May 22 Ornamental Gardening 101 Interested in ornamentals in your landscape and how to take care of them? Join Sierra Burke, Hart County ANR Agent, for this virtual version of the basics of ornamental gardening! Please contact me at mckenzie.wheeler@uga.edu to get the meeting link for the zoom.
- Virtual Event
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May 22 Peach Salsa- Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Olivia Handley will be hosting a Peach Salsa workshop that will provide hands on experience making and then processing the jars in a hot water bath. Each participant gets a jar of Salsa to take home along with tools to use in the kitchen. Space is limited. Call the Coweta Extension office to register.
- NEWNAN, GA - (78.0 Miles)
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May 22 The History of Herbs: Culinary and Medicinal Step into the world of herbs with this engaging session as it explores the fascinating journey of herbs through time, from ancient remedies and sacred rituals to modern kitchens and medicine cabinets. Discover how herbs have been used across cultures for flavor, healing, and even magic. We’ll delve into notable herbs, their historical significance, and their enduring roles in both culinary and medicinal practices. Join Lisa Klein as she uncovers the rich tapestry of herbal history and its impact on today's world. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
- Virtual Event