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Family & Consumer Sciences


The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Staff serves as a resource to the county. A variety of educational materials are available with a two-week notice. Also, a small refundable deposit fee is required.

Classes are taught by County Extension Agents, subject to availability. Please email or call for more information.

These include:

  • Nutrition - For The Health of It
  • Food Safety and Preservation
  • Money Management (general family budgeting)
  • Growing Up and Understanding It for Parents and Youth
  • Food Budgeting
  • State Approved Training for Childcare Personnel
  • Clayton on the Move
  • Grassroots Leadership Institute

Numerous educational materials on a wide variety of subjects are available free of charge at the County Extension Office. Below are examples of topics covered in a series:

  • For The Health of It - (more in-depth nutrition)
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Food Preservation
  • Microwaving Made Easy
  • Money Management
  • Water Quality and Use
  • Hazardous Household Products: Use and Disposal
  • Living with Diabetes
  • How to Get a Job

The Extension staff handles telephone calls with individual citizens to assist with their needs.

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The University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension Consumer Publications. Publications are available for online viewing or printing (pdf). Publications cover 5 major content areas:

  • Food Safety
  • Food, Health and Nutrition
  • Housing and Environment
  • Financial Security
  • Child and Family Development

 

Kim Siebert

Cooperative Extension Coordinator:
Kim Riley
1262 Government Circle,
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Telephone: (770) 473-3945
Fax: (770) 473-5438

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