UGA Extension Thomas County-FACS

08/31/2026

🍇Upcoming Food Preservation Classes! 🍇

Friday, September 18th: Jelly without Pectin
• 1pm – 3pm
• $15
• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/SYGzkDvr8H5Nhess5

Saturday, October 10th: Pressure Canned Potatoes (and soups!)
• 10am – 2pm
• $20
• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kBUwjcMEWgWvxTKN6

Saturday, Dec. 5th: Holiday Treats - Cranberry Jelly & Dehydration
• 10am – 2pm
• $20
• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/N8HRgAdJGXeWAYePA

Please call/email with questions!
[email protected] | 229-225-4130

07/31/2026

What a fun group!

07/20/2026

This Friday! Join us as we water bath can some salsa!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Ht1ERuSSw5n6cGWBA

🌶️Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Friday, July 24th for information about how to preserve Salsa in a water bath canner. The class will begin at 11am and finish around 2pm. The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product!
Call 229-225-4130 or email [email protected] with questions!
Register Here:
https://forms.gle/sum6wBHAjw9mhyRi7

07/15/2026

Had a great time training some Child Care Provider superstars! Please reach out if your Child Care Facility is interested in receiving DECAL Certified Trainings here in Thomas County!

07/06/2026

🌶️Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Friday, July 24th for information about how to preserve Salsa in a water bath canner. The class will begin at 11am and finish around 2pm. The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product!
Call 229-225-4130 or email [email protected] with questions!
Register Here:
https://forms.gle/sum6wBHAjw9mhyRi7

06/29/2026

👩‍🍳We had so much fun in the kitchen!👨‍🍳
Everyone did a wonderful job in the kitchen - We learned about food and kitchen safety, building a healthy plate, measuring & knife skills, baking, and so much more!
Thanks to our 4-H team (Cindy, Maria, and Dakota) for helping!

06/12/2026

🍇 Upcoming Food Preservation Class! 🍇
Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Saturday, June 20th for information about how to preserve Jelly in a water bath canner.
🍇The class will begin at 10am and finish around 1pm.
🍇The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product!
Register Here:
https://forms.gle/iibHL5Sp9tP4fZuk7
🍇Call 229-225-4130 or email [email protected] with questions!

06/09/2026

Join us to learn more about preserving your Summer garden!

Ever wanted to learn how to preserve fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, pickles, and more? Now's your chance! We're excited to welcome a representative from the UGA Extension Office for a hands-on canning class right here in the store.

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Ace of Thomasville

Learn safe canning techniques, pick up helpful tips and recipes, ask questions, and gain the confidence to start preserving at home.

🍎 Snack Station Provided
📚 Educational materials and demonstrations
🙋 Q&A with the UGA Extension Office

Bring a friend and come spend the morning learning a timeless skill with us. We can't wait to see you there!

06/08/2026

** Class is Full! ** Keep an eye out for future programs!

🧑‍🍳First Thomas County Extension Kids Cooking Club!👨‍🍳
Join Ms. Olivia for two days in the kitchen!
We will learn about nutrition, food safety, and important kitchen skills.
This year's Summer Cooking Club will take place over two days: Tuesday June 23rd and Wednesday June 24th.
Registration for the class is $35 per participant.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM each day.
Open to rising 4th - 8th Graders.
Classes held at the Thomas County Extension Office @ 442 Smith Avenue in Thomasville.
Sign up by June 18th by contacting 229-225-4130 or [email protected].
Excited to see you there!

05/12/2026

This Friday and Saturday! Sign up now - https://forms.gle/TbEvoeweJJsEGG6M6