UGA Extension Thomas County-FACS

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

04/21/2026

🥒Food Preservation Class Alert!🥒
Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Friday, May 15th OR Saturday, May 16th for information about how to preserve Pickles in a water bath canner.
🥒 Friday, May 15th 1pm-3pm
OR
🥒 Saturday, May 16th 10am - 1pm
Click this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/YoDxkqsLcje9dvoT9
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!

04/20/2026

A great opportunity! Love getting to work with these students 🍎

🐾🌟 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🌟🐾

Thomasville High School JROTC is hosting its FREE 2026 Summer Camp, and you won’t want to miss it! This exciting opportunity offers hands-on learning, leadership development, and fun-filled experiences for our students.

📅 June 1–3
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 THS, Building 1000 (Room 1121 – enter on the high school side)

🔴 Open to current TCS 8th–11th grade students

Spots are limited—secure your child’s place today!

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxhSSVQ5HyoDXZOof9_1mDPaCmluyGBuFCHsD7HYavaqVHkQ/viewform?usp=dialog
OR - Use QR code in the comments

04/14/2026

Home Food Preservation Workshop THIS THURSDAY!
Freezing - Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Thursday, April 16th for information about how to store food in the freezer safely.
Choose your session
Session 1: 1pm - 3pm or
Session 2: 5:30pm -7:30pm
The cost is $5 per person to cover the cost of materials for the class.
Register at: https://forms.gle/fv8NaL2Ke1hymYCD8 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Call 229-225-4130 or email [email protected] with questions!

03/25/2026

Home Food Preservation Workshop!
Freezing - Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Thursday, April 16th for information about how to store food in the freezer safely.
Choose your session
Session 1: 1pm - 3pm or
Session 2: 5:30pm -7:30pm
The cost is $5 per person to cover the cost of materials for the class.
Register at: https://forms.gle/fv8NaL2Ke1hymYCD8 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Call 229-225-4130 or email [email protected] with questions!

Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Thursday, April 16th for information about how to store food in the freezer safely. Choose the early session (1 - 3pm) or later session (5:30-7:30). The cost is $5 per person to cover the cost of materials for the class. Call...

03/24/2026

Calling all Food Service Workers and Restaurant Owners!
Upcoming ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification Course & Exam!
🍴Monday April 13th and Tuesday April 14th
🍴8:30AM - 4:30 PM both days
🍴$150 includes book, study materials, exam proctoring, instruction hours, and light refreshments
🍴Register by calling 229-225-4130 or emailing [email protected]

Please reach out with questions if you are unsure whether this is the correct certification for you!

03/20/2026

These two Thomas County School Nutrition superstars passed their ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification yesterday! The kiddos are in good hands!