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UGA Extension - Gilmer County UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible.

Did you know that UGA recommends testing your water annually if you are on a private water source? If you have concerns ...
10/06/2026

Did you know that UGA recommends testing your water annually if you are on a private water source? If you have concerns about your water and have been wanting to test it, but aren't sure where to start, this class is for you! Hear from ANR Agent Anna Woodward on the different water testing kits we offer, what's important to test for in our area, and how to collect different water samples. Attendees will also be entered to win a free water test!

Join us Wednesday October 21, at the Gilmer County Extension Office at 4 pm to learn more about navigating UGA Extension's water testing options. Call today to reserve your spot (706) 635-4426, we hope to see you there 🫗

You won't want to miss this! With fall season approaching, this MGEV class on grapevine wreaths is perfect to learn abou...
09/22/2026

You won't want to miss this! With fall season approaching, this MGEV class on grapevine wreaths is perfect to learn about how to utilize natural materials to make your outdoor home design shine. Join Gilmer County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers on October 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Gilmer County Library for this class, and get to take home your own wreath that you design and decorate! The price to participate is $25. You can sign up and prepay to reserve your spot at our Extension Office located at 28 Southside Church Street.

09/17/2026

Thursday's SepticSmart Week Tip is Don't Overload the Commode

💧 If you want to keep your septic system healthy, don’t overload the commode.

Totally fine:
✅ Human waste (three P’s: p*e, poo and (toilet) paper)
✅ Toilet paper

Things to avoid:
❌ Excess cooking grease or oil
❌ Coffee grounds
❌ Large volumes of cleaners like bleach that adversely affect the bacteria breaking down waste in your septic system.
❌ Non-degradable products, including feminine hygiene products, dental floss, diapers, cat litter, etc.

09/16/2026

It is SepticSmart Week! All throughout the week, we’ll be sharing tips and resources for maintaining a healthy septic system from UGA Extension’s water quality experts. Stay tuned for more insights on how to keep your septic system healthy.

Here is your tip of the day: think at the sink 🫗

What can and can’t go into a septic system? Great question!

Today, Stephanie Butcher and Gary Hawkins of the UGA Extension water team review some of the most common do’s and don’ts when it comes to flushing or washing something down the drain:

Common things to avoid:
❌ Excess cooking grease or oil
❌ Coffee grounds
❌ Large volumes of cleaners like bleach that adversely affect the bacteria breaking down waste in your septic system.

Gilmer 4-H’ers enjoyed a 20-70 Win for 4-H day at the UGA football game today! 🍀❤️🤍🖤🍀 Thanks to Ms. Michelle & Ms. Beth ...
09/13/2026

Gilmer 4-H’ers enjoyed a 20-70 Win for 4-H day at the UGA football game today! 🍀❤️🤍🖤🍀 Thanks to Ms. Michelle & Ms. Beth for looking after our crazy crew! Go DAWGS!!!

🍀 Join Gilmer County 4-H County Council!County Council is a monthly meeting where 4-H members can get involved, make fri...
09/04/2026

🍀 Join Gilmer County 4-H County Council!

County Council is a monthly meeting where 4-H members can get involved, make friends, build leadership skills, and help plan activities. It is also open to students who do not have a 4-H club at school.

All meetings are on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Please see the graphic for this year’s meeting dates.

At our first meeting, members will elect County Council officers. Officers should be mature 4-H members who can attend meetings regularly and help plan and lead activities throughout the year.

We hope you’ll join us! 🍀

Our “Finale” in this Summer’s Preservation Passport series was our SOUPER Class! We made a classic tomato based veggie ...
08/23/2026

Our “Finale” in this Summer’s Preservation Passport series was our SOUPER Class! We made a classic tomato based veggie soup together then used a Pressure Canner to Process them! Several participants brought in their dial gauge canners for free canner pressure checks! It was a great class- I sure will miss seeing this bunch so frequently 🥰!l

Mark your calendars! Gilmer MGEVs are hosting a pollinator census August 22nd at 10:30 AM at their demonstration garden,...
08/18/2026

Mark your calendars! Gilmer MGEVs are hosting a pollinator census August 22nd at 10:30 AM at their demonstration garden, the DIG, located at the Gilmer County Library. Join our expert MGEVs as they lead you through this citizen science initiative. Everyone is welcome! This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you Saturday!

Our new van needs to be branded “Gilmer County Extension-4-H”; we’re holding a t-shirt fundraiser now to help us get to ...
08/17/2026

Our new van needs to be branded “Gilmer County Extension-4-H”; we’re holding a t-shirt fundraiser now to help us get to our goal! The shirt pictured below is available by pre-purchase only -we need orders by August 24th! For $20 4-H members, family, and Gilmer Extension supporters can purchase to help us brand our van! Call our office for questions or more info 706-635-4426!

Address

28 Southside Church Street
Ellijay, GA
30540

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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+17066354426

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