UGA Extension - Lanier County Family and Consumer Sciences

05/16/2026

05/06/2026

🚀 Ready to Make Your Business Official?

Got a business idea or side hustle? Let’s turn it into something REAL! 💼✨

Join us for a FREE class where you’ll learn how to:
✔️ Register your business with the state
✔️ Set up your EIN with the IRS
✔️ Choose the right business structure
✔️ Start your journey the RIGHT way
Open to the public - anyone interested is welcome

05/04/2026

Ever been interested in selling eggs? 🥚 To sell in the state of Georgia you have to obtain an egg candling certificate, but don’t worry, you’re in luck!

Come to the Lanier County Extension Office and learn how to candle eggs and receive your egg candling certification.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Two class times available: 9:00 am OR 1:00 pm

Where: 162 West Thigpen Ave., Ste. A Lakeland, GA 31535

TO REGISTER: go to the upcoming events page on GA Department of Ag’s website and look for the class registration for LANIER COUNTY.
Link to register:
https://agr.georgia.gov/events

If you have any questions please call the office at 229-482-3895 and we’d be glad to help!

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Keeping our community in the loop!

04/29/2026

💰 Want to feel more confident managing your money?

Join us for the next Budget Boss session: Banking and Budgeting Basics!

Learn how to use banking tools and simple budgeting strategies to take control of your money—no experience needed.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Lakeland Church of Christ

✔ Food provided
✔ Childcare available
✔ Door prizes

Take the next step toward becoming a Budget Boss!

👉 Tag a friend who should come with you!

04/23/2026

🚨 Come Play & Learn How to BE SAFE! 🚨

Join us for a FREE, hands-on workshop all about keeping your food, water, and kitchen safe during emergencies like storms, power outages, or flooding!

🎲 Play BE SAFE BINGO & other fun games
🥫 Learn practical tips to protect your food and family
🎁 PLUS — Enter to win a FREE Emergency Kit (valued at $40!)

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Miller Lakeland Library

This workshop will cover what to do before, during, and after a storm so you can feel confident and prepared.

✨ Be prepared. Stay safe. Protect your food.

📞 For more info, contact LeeAnne Cordell at Lanier County UGA Extension (229-482-3895)

UGA is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Lanier County Extension Office at 229-482-3895 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the program date.