UGA Extension McDuffie County

08/31/2026

We just sent out the UGA Extension McDuffie County e-newsletter for September! IF your subscribed, check your e-mail! IF not, click the link below to find out all things happening for the month of August with UGA Extension McDuffie County FACS, ANR, 4-H, & EFNEP!

Want to make a difference in the life of a young person while gaining skills and professional experience? McDuffie County Extension is accepting applications for a half-time AmeriCorps State member to deliver 4-H programming to youth. Members serve for a year (September 1 - August 31), receive a mod...

08/31/2026

Reminder: The Jr/Sr DPA Kick-Off & Parent Meeting will be this Thursday, September 3d from 5:30-6:15 PM. Parents come find out all there is to know about Jr/Sr DPA and 4-H members explore what to expect at Jr/Sr DPA, play games, and more! Let us know you are attending at the link: www.tinyurl.com/mcduffie4hdpakickoff26

Jr/Sr DPA empowers young people (6th-12th graders) with skills for a lifetime. Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, and write and present a presentation. Youth develop leadership, creativity, public speaking, record keeping that promotes independent thinking, research and implementation.

08/31/2026

Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

UGA Extension hosts a monthly Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group offering encouragement, practical resources, and a compassionate community for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Whether you’re a long-time caregiver or just beginning, you are welcome!

📞 For more information, call our office at 706-595-1815. Please share with someone who may benefit.

08/28/2026

We are HIRING! McDuffie County 4-H is accepting applications for a half-time AmeriCorps State member to deliver 4-H programming to youth. Members serve for a year (September 1 - August 31), receive a modest living allowance ($1,037.50), and earn an education award ($3,697.50) upon successful completion of the required hours (900). Other benefits include loan forbearance. You can find out more details about our positions by reading our Frequently Asked Questions (linked below).
Let us know you’re interested by filling out the application linked below by September 15th. For more information, contact Lauren Shelton, McDuffie County 4-H Agent at [email protected] or 706-595-1815
Frequently Asked Questions: https://georgia4h.org/get-involved/americorps/
Application Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/492268

08/21/2026

We are HIRING! McDuffie County Extension is accepting applications for a half-time AmeriCorps State member to deliver 4-H programming to youth. Members serve for a year (September 1 - August 31), receive a modest living allowance ($1,037.50), and earn an education award ($3,697.50) upon successful completion of the required hours (900). Other benefits include loan forbearance. You can find out more details about our positions by reading our Frequently Asked Questions (linked below).
Let us know you’re interested by filling out the application linked below by September 15th. For more information, contact Lauren Shelton, McDuffie County 4-H Agent at [email protected] or 706-595-1815
Frequently Asked Questions: https://georgia4h.org/get-involved/americorps/
Application Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/492268

08/20/2026

McDuffie 4-H hopes you have had a great summer and start to the school year!! It's time for a new 4-H program year to kick-off!! Join us for a drop-in event to learn all about what 4-H has to offer this year!! Popsicles with 4-H will be on September 15th drop-in anytime from 4:00-6:00 PM at the McDuffie 4-H Office for new and returning 4-H members! We look forward to seeing you there!

McDuffie County 4-H Office
337 Main Street Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-1815
[email protected]

08/18/2026

Jr/Sr DPA empowers young people (6th-12th graders) with skills for a lifetime. Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, and write and present a presentation. Youth develop leadership, creativity, public speaking, record keeping that promotes independent thinking, research and implementation. The kick-off & parent meeting will explain more of the process and fun that will be had at Jr/Sr DPA! The kick-off meeting will be on September 3rd from 5:30-6:15 PM at the McDuffie 4-H Office! RSVP at the link: www.tinyurl.com/mcduffie4hdpakickoff26

08/14/2026

A Second Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group Coming to the Thomson-McDuffie Senior Center

We are excited to announce the start of a second Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group at the Thomson-McDuffie Senior Center!
Our support group is a welcoming place where caregivers, family members, and individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can come together, share experiences, learn from one another, and find support. As the need for dementia-related resources continues to grow in our community, we are pleased to expand our support group opportunities to better serve local families.
The new group will provide opportunities to learn about caregiving, communication, safety, self-care, community resources, and strategies for navigating the challenges of dementia. Most importantly, participants will have an opportunity to connect with others who understand what they are going through.
Whether you are caring for a loved one, supporting a family member, or simply want to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia, you are welcome to join us.
We look forward to building another supportive community where no caregiver or family member has to feel alone.

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month at the Thomson-McDuffie Senior Center from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For questions or additional information, please contact Allison Eaddy with the McDuffie County Extension office at 706-595-1815.

08/13/2026

Allison Eaddy, UGA Extension McDuffie County FACS Agent is featured in the 2026 UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Almanac. Read the article "UGA Extension partners expand Alzheimer's care and resources in rural areas" at the link : https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-extension-rural-dementia/

Interested in more information about the Family and Consumer Sciences programs offered, call our office at 706-595-1815

Discover how the University of Georgia CARE Center and local UGA Cooperative Extension agents are shifting sympathy into empathy, bringing vital resources, digital screenings and hope to families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia.

08/12/2026

We are HIRING! McDuffie County Extension is accepting applications for a half-time AmeriCorps State member to deliver 4-H programming to youth. Members serve for a year (September 1 - August 31), receive a modest living allowance ($1,037.50), and earn an education award ($3,697.50) upon successful completion of the required hours (900). Other benefits include loan forbearance. You can find out more details about our positions by reading our Frequently Asked Questions (linked below).
Let us know you’re interested by filling out the application linked below. For more information, contact Lauren Shelton, McDuffie County 4-H Agent at [email protected] or 706-595-1815
Frequently Asked Questions: https://georgia4h.org/get-involved/americorps/
Application Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/492268