Family and Consumer Sciences

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Staff serves as a resource to the county. A variety of educational program are available to citizens and employees of Clayton County. Please email Clayton.Extension@uga.edu or call at (770) 473-3945 for more information.

Educational Programs

• Elevate for Couples is a no cost relationship education program (a 12-hour program where couples will engage in fun activities with other couples)
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Basic budgeting and money management
• SNAP Education (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a nutrition promotion and obesity prevention component

Elevate for Couples

ELEVATE is a no-cost relationship education program for all couples in committed relationships. Better manage stress.

• Strength your connection with each
• Deal with differences in healthy ways
• “Elevate” the quality of your
• If you are interested or more information check the website: Elevate for Couples

Food Safety in Clayton County

We provide Georgia’s food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® program. Extension has been offering ServSafe® manager and employee (Food Handler) certification programs throughout the state since 1997. The ServSafe® Manager Exam is a very detailed 90-question multiple-choice test. Examinees must score 70% to obtain ServSafe® Manager Certification. We can also provide ServSafe® Food Handler training.

Each two-day course offered includes course instruction by a certified ServSafe® instructor and proctor, an updated ServSafe® Manager book, a certification exam, and light refreshments. The next dates are June 15th (a one-day training) and October 22nd & 23rd.

Register here: Servsafe

Follow these steps:

• Select Course #0113
• Enter your contact information
• Secure payment with a credit card

An email confirmation will be provided.

If there are any questions, contact Diandria Barber Family Consumer Science Agent at 770-473-5433 or
email: Clayton.Extension@uga.edu

Home Food Preservation

For more information on home food preservation with canning, storing, freezing, drying, pickling, food safety, great recipes, and seasonal food tips. Check out the newly designed website: National Center for Home Food Preservation

They are interested in publications. Check out under Resources tab.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 770-473-3945 or email: Clayton.Extension@uga.edu

Main Office Contact: 770-473-3945
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on weekends and major holidays.