UGA Extension, Houston County

10/22/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Elevate Couples Georgia’s recognition at the NEAFCS Conference in Knoxville, TN!

We’re honored to receive 1st place in Human Development/Family Relationships at both the Southern Region and national levels, along with 3rd place in Program Excellence Through Research at the Southern Region level.

These awards reflect the dedication of our team and partners to providing accessible, evidence-based relationship education to couples across Georgia. Thank you to everyone who helps us strengthen relationships, support families, and build healthier communities! 🏆

10/22/2026

Pasta night = quality time! 🍝❤️

Celebrate National Pasta Day by cooking up something delicious together. Whether you’re making your favorite recipe or trying something new, it’s a great excuse to slow down, connect, and enjoy time with your partner.

10/22/2026

🎉 Welcome to TEAM MILK 🎉

Breastfeeding requires TEAM WORK 🤱

We’re starting a breastfeeding campaign for you as fathers, male partners, and key breastfeeding supporters to provide information📖 and support 💪🏼, and to help you feel more confident in supporting your loved ones throughout the breastfeeding journey 🛣.

Follow us for practical tips, real stories, and upcoming Facebook support groups in Georgia, facilitated by UGA FACS Agents.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Date night doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate. Sometimes, quality time can look like coffee, a good conversation, and a walk together. ☕🥾

Try planning a date around something simple that gives you space to connect, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. What kind of date would you choose: coffee or hiking?

Atlanta date-night places to consider:
Coffee: Chrome Yellow Trading Co. in Old Fourth Ward, Condesa Coffee near the Atlanta BeltLine, or Finca To Filter in the West End.

Hiking and scenic walks: East Palisades Trail, Arabia Mountain Summit, or Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill.

A garden date: Visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden, then grab a meal or dessert nearby. Check the Garden’s calendar for seasonal evening events.

An indoor date: Explore the Georgia Aquarium and check its event calendar for adults-only or after-hours programming.

A walk-and-talk date: Stroll the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, then stop for coffee, food, or dessert along the way.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

What’s haunting your relationship? 👻

Relationships can feel stressed by many everyday concerns, including parenting, work-life balance, money, housework, intimacy, and relationships with friends and family.

Naming the stressors affecting your relationship is a helpful first step toward having honest conversations, finding shared solutions, and reconnecting with your partner. Which one feels most familiar to you?

10/13/2026

It doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’re human. 💡

What matters most is how you handle it:
✅ Do you pause before reacting?
✅ Can you stay curious, not combative?
✅ Are you working to understand, not just be understood?

Let August be a reminder: healthy conflict can lead to deeper connection. You don’t have to avoid it — you just have to grow through it. 💬❤️