UGA Extension/4-H McIntosh County

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06/20/2026

❤️ Please join The Cool Kids of McIntosh County GA in support of Sheriff Thornell "T.K." King's Back To School Bash 2026!
There are numerous ways you can get involved:
* You can shop our Walmart Wishlist https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/bfbe532f-b4ce-4456-918c-60ecd78e3419
or our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/24PI2X2V79967?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_03Q47PP22ZFZZ3DNS29S
and ship your purchases straight to the Sheriff's Office.
* You can do your own shopping and drop your donations at the Sheriff's Office, Darien City Hall and Darien City Hall Annex.
* You can drop your monetary donations at any of our Cool Partners: Waterfront Wine & Gourmet, Marsh Pirate or Nautical Treasures On Broad.
* You can send a PayPal donation to the Cool Kids and every penny will go to the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office Community Fund for school supplies. PayPal: [email protected]

Please spread the word and let's continue to send our Head Start through high school kids with everything they need for a great 2026-2027 school year! ❤️

06/17/2026

To help protect Georgia’s livestock, pets, and #1 industry - agriculture, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has implemented enhanced interstate animal movement requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia from Texas and four New Mexico counties following recent detections of New World Screwworm (NWS).

• If you are coming from an infested zone, follow the guidance in Box 1.
• If you are coming from Eddy, Chaves, Lea, or Roosevelt County, New Mexico, or parts of Texas not in the “infested zone,” follow the guidance in Box 2.

06/17/2026

Have you seen these little polka-dotted hoppers around lately? Mid-June is when Spotted Lanternfly nymphs are active and growing through several life stages before becoming the adults we see later in the summer.

These lanternflies make a mess. Trees ooze fluids from their feeding, and the insect excretes sugary fluids, causing sooty mold growth. They won’t bite, but they can be a nuisance by gathering in large numbers. You can help combat lanternflies by tracking this pest population.

If you spot one, here's what to do:
1. Take a photo
2. Kill the insect
3. Report here: https://warnell.cc/ReportSLF

Every report helps researchers track populations and protect vulnerable landscapes.


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The UGA Extension/4-H McIntosh County office will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will r...
06/17/2026

The UGA Extension/4-H McIntosh County office will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

We received a report of a stray peacock! If you are missing yours, please contact the Glynn County Farm Bureau ((912) 26...
06/11/2026

We received a report of a stray peacock! If you are missing yours, please contact the Glynn County Farm Bureau ((912) 265-9175) and ask for Toni for further information.
*Photo for attention, it is not this peacock*

06/09/2026

While there are no New World Screwworm cases in Georgia, we’re asking livestock and pet owners to keep a close watch on their animals.

The most important thing you can do is know the signs and report suspected cases immediately.

Watch for:
• Draining or enlarging wounds
• Maggots or egg masses in wounds
• Signs of discomfort
• Lesions in body openings (nose, ears, genitalia, umbilical area)

Early detection is critical to protecting animal health. If you suspect NWS, report it right away to the Animal Health Division at 404-656-3667 or [email protected]

05/29/2026

Ladies, grab your favorite tea, dinner, and snacks and join us for an evening of conversation, learning, and fellowship! 🌱
McIntosh S.E.E.D. invites women landowners and community members to connect virtually as we discuss agroforestry, forestry preservation, and sustainable agriculture practices that help protect and strengthen our communities.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Come ready to learn, share ideas, welcome new members, and grow together from the comfort of home. 🌳✨

Please register here to join: http://forms.gle/RvYwuPnn2QHackgk6







05/26/2026

You're Invited!

The Coastal Resources Division of The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Georgia Coastal Management Program is hosting a "Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop" in partnership with Coca-Cola United!

Did you know: A rain barrel can save most homeowners 2,000 gallons of water each year which can be used for watering gardens, washing cars and other projects around the house?

At the workshop, rain barrel installation, maintenance and safety are discussed, along with instructions for the conversion kit which includes ALL parts needed for installation. Staff will be on hand with the hardware supplies and tools necessary to help you assemble the barrels on-site – ready to take home and use. The conversion kit uses a diverter system which eliminates the need for cutting off gutter downspouts, mosquitoes and over-flow valves.

Registration fee is $45 and includes the 50-gallon drum, instructions and all supplies needed to build your own rain barrel. Please note that if registering for this workshop you must attend the educational presentation and construct your rain barrel at the workshop. Registration will be limited and is available on a first come basis.

Please only register for either the morning or afternoon session, as spots are limited.

📅 When? June 11th, 2026, 9AM-11AM or 1PM-3PM
📍 Where? Georgia DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick, GA
🔗 Morning Session (9AM-11AM) Sign-Up Link: https://RainbarrelWorkshop_June2026_Morning.eventbrite.com
🔗 Afternoon Session (1PM-3PM) Sign-Up Link: https://RainbarrelWorkshop_June2026_Afternoon.eventbrite.com

We will be sending out more information prior to the workshop for registered participants but please feel free to contact Kelly Hill with questions at any time ([email protected] or 912-264-7218).

05/25/2026

Spot a wild pig? Don’t just walk past it, squeal on it 🐗📍

Every report you submit helps piece together a bigger picture of feral swine activity: where they’re showing up, how they’re moving, and what risks they may be carrying. That kind of information turns into real-world action for researchers and land managers working to track damage patterns, reduce disease spread, and improve control strategies.

You can report sightings directly on our website or by downloading the Squeal On Pigs!® app at squealonpigs.com.

More reports mean clearer data. Clearer data means better decisions. And that helps protect land, wildlife, and livestock alike. 🐗

🧅 Our Vidalia onions have finally arrived! 🧅Thank you so much to everyone who supported our 4-H fundraiser! We are worki...
05/21/2026

🧅 Our Vidalia onions have finally arrived! 🧅

Thank you so much to everyone who supported our 4-H fundraiser! We are working hard this afternoon to sort and organize all customer orders.

📍 All orders will be ready for pickup tomorrow, Friday, 5/22, at the 4-H Office:
601 North Way, Darien

🕗 Office Hours:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed for lunch from 12:00–1:00 PM)

If you are unable to pick up during normal office hours, please call or message us to arrange an alternative pickup time — we are happy to accommodate you!

📧 [[email protected]]
📞 912-437-6651

Thank you again for supporting our local 4-H youth programs! 💚

Address

601 North Way, Suite A
Darien, GA
31305

Opening Hours

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

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(912) 437-6651

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