UGA Extension - Oglethorpe County

05/22/2026

Join us in welcoming our SUMMER INTERN at Oglethorpe County Extension, Brooke DuMay. She is going into her senior year at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, where she is pursuing a degree in Biology. Brooke is excited for the opportunity to learn more about how Extension supports our local community, while also exploring Extension as a potential career. She looks forward to getting hands-on field experience and building connections here in Oglethorpe County. We're very happy to have her serve along side us in our local county office!

05/21/2026

🌿 Mark your calendar for a relaxing evening of movement and mindfulness! 🌿

Join Oglethorpe County FACS Extension for a FREE beginner-friendly Tai Chi class led by Katie Calkin, MPH, Health Educator with Piedmont.

Tai chi is a gentle mind-body practice that can help improve:
✨ Strength & flexibility
✨ Balance
✨ Relaxation & focus
✨ Quality of sleep

Participants will learn basic tai chi principles, practice gentle qigong warm-up exercises, and try two simple forms from the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Movements can be done standing or seated and adapted to your comfort level. No experience necessary!

📍 Oglethorpe County Extension Office
📍 55 Oglethorpe Drive
📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Register online here: https://forms.gle/ziKTwYbRXHvgcSMq8

☎️ Questions? Call our FACS Agent Emily Williams at 706-743-8341 or email [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

05/12/2026

Interested in growing grapes? Here is a great opportunity.

Whether you are a new grape grower, an experienced grower, or someone tentatively interested, join us for our New Grape Growers Symposium with the Georgia Wine Producers! This event is perfectly tailored for those new to the industry who want to learn as much as possible to be as successful as possi...

05/12/2026

💪 Tomorrow is the FIRST day of FACS Fitness: Summer Series! ☀️

Join UGA Extension FACS Agents Emily Williams and Kelliann Howell for a FREE, fun, low-impact fitness class designed for all fitness levels. We’ve got a fun playlist planned for simple bodyweight movements to help you stay active, build strength, and feel great this summer!

🕑 All classes are on Wednesdays from 2:00–3:00 PM

📍 Madison County Library
1315 GA-98, Danielsville, GA 30633
📅 May 13 & 20

📍 Oglethorpe County Library
858 Athens Rd, Lexington, GA 30648
📅 May 27 & June 3

📍 Oconee County Library
1925 Electric Ave, Watkinsville, GA 30677
📅 June 10 & 17

✅ No equipment needed
✅ Beginner-friendly
✅ Bring a friend!

There’s still time to register:
https://forms.gle/rwGeTtoKBnQs7xmw8

We can’t wait to move with you this summer! 💙

05/05/2026

We’re almost ONE week away from kicking off our first class in the FACS Fitness: Summer Series! 💪☀️

Join us for a FREE 6-week fitness series designed to help you get moving, build strength, and feel your best all summer long. You can sign up for the full series or drop in at the locations that work best for your schedule!

🕑 Wednesdays | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Dates & Locations:
📚 May 13 & 20 – Madison County Library
📚 May 27 & June 3 – Oglethorpe County Library
📚 June 10 & 17 – Oconee County Library

These fun, low-impact classes use simple bodyweight movements—no equipment needed, and all fitness levels are welcome!

✅ Register here: https://forms.gle/rwGeTtoKBnQs7xmw8

Bring a friend and come move with us this summer!

04/29/2026

☀️ Get moving this summer with FACS Fitness: Summer Series! 💪

Join UGA Extension FACS Agents Emily Williams and Kelliann Howell for a FREE 6-week fitness series at your local library! These fun, low-impact 1-hour classes use simple bodyweight movements to help you stay active, build strength, and feel your best all summer long.

🕑 Wednesdays | 2:00–3:00 PM

📍 Dates & Locations:

📚 May 13 & 20 – Madison County Library
1315 GA-98, Danielsville, GA 30633

📚 May 27 & June 3 – Oglethorpe County Library
858 Athens Rd, Lexington, GA 30648

📚 June 10 & 17 – Oconee County Library
1925 Electric Ave, Watkinsville, GA 30677

✅ Register here: https://forms.gle/rwGeTtoKBnQs7xmw8

Bring a friend and come move with us! No equipment needed. All fitness levels welcome.

04/24/2026

Oglethorpe County has issued a burn ban.

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🚫🔥 Burn Ban in Effect – Oglethorpe County
A countywide burn ban has been issued effective April 24 through May 4, 2026 (subject to extension).
Please see the attached notice for full details.

04/22/2026

Mr. Joe Taylor and AgGeorgia Farm Credit will host an informational meeting and lunch covering Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) May 7th at the UGA Extension - Oglethorpe County office. No charge to attend. RSVP for lunch.