UGA Extension - Macon County

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Macon County Extension Office! On December 24, 2025, we will be closing at 12:00 and will remain closed until January 2, 2026.

12/17/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=salZmkFDdMA
I am SO EXCITED to say that Macon County 4-H is in this Video!

Get ready for the Best Week Ever at Camp Jekyll!

12/11/2025

A significant crowd attended today's Corn & Soybean Production meeting. Gratitude is expressed to all attendees, sponsors, speakers, and catering staff for their contributions to the event's success and educational value!

To secure your spot at the Peanut Production Meeting on January 6, 2026, kindly contact Macon County Extension the office at (478)472-7588.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accomodation or language access services, contact the Macon County Extension Office at (478)472-7588 or uge2189@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.

12/11/2025

The Dairy Quiz Bowl is a 4-H program that develops self-motivation, self-esteem, and responsibility. Students have the opportunity to strengthen their communication and leadership skills in an environment that allows contributions to the group effort, encourages teamwork, and promotes acceptance of differences.

Cloverleaf, Junior, and Senior 4-H members are eligible to compete in the Dairy Quiz Bowl. Competitors are broken into two divisions: Juniors (4th through 8th grade) and Seniors (9th through 12th grade). The primary objective of the Dairy Quiz Bowl contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy-related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail.

An Equal Opportunity Institution
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation orlanguage access services, contact the Macon County Extension office at 478-472-7588 or rdeuel@uga.edu at least three weeks prior to theprogram date.

12/02/2025

11/19/2025

Flint Energies Foundation grant funds Macon County 4-H $5,000
The Flint Energies Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Macon County 4-H to help expand and reenergize its youth development program. The funding will be used to purchase Chromebooks and a projector to support student activities and encourage greater participation among local youth.
Represented by Rachel Tyler, Macon County 4-H expressed excitement about the opportunity to rebuild engagement following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our goal is to provide students with hands-on learning experiences using technology they already know and enjoy,” said Tyler. “This grant will help us create interactive, engaging programs that inspire more young people to get involved in 4-H and develop valuable life skills.”
The Flint Energies Foundation provides grants to local non-profits such as this one using money donated by Flint Energies Consumer-members through Operation Round Up®. The electric cooperative’s Members contribute $175,000 annually to the Flint Energies Foundation, which supports worthy causes in the 17 counties it serves. Operation Round Up is a way for participating Members to support multiple charitable organizations by simply allowing Flint Energies to round up their bills to the nearest dollar. Donations to Operation Round Up, which average only about $6 per year per member, are tax deductible. About 40% of Flint’s Membership participates in Operation Round Up, but that percentage continues to decline. If you are a Flint Energies Consumer-member and wish to contribute, you can sign up at www.flintenergies.com/ORU or by calling 1.800.342.3616.
The Flint Energies Foundation, a state-chartered, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, disburses all contributions to approved projects; Member contributions are not used for administration costs. Foundation Board members include Chair Joanne Hamlin, Lizella; Vice Chair Eloise Doty, Butler; Secretary Connie McCutchen, Midland; Treasurer John Luppino, Warner Robins; Gina Fink, Fort Valley; Charles Harrison, Grovania; Pat Bartness, Warner Robins; Traci Kemp, Warner Robins; Betty Chase, Oglethorpe; Roger Sinyard, Mauk; and Ian Russell, Fort Valley.

About Flint Energies
Flint Energies is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members in parts of 17 central Georgia counties. Flint employs 221 employees and serves almost 100,000 electric meters. We are 100% locally controlled and democratically governed by nine Directors elected from among the membership. In 1937, Flint Energies was created to bring people together to meet common needs like reliable electric energy, and our mission remains focused on improving the quality of life in Middle Georgia. Flint Energies is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Follow Flint on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.

Contact:
Natalie Bradley, Community Relations Specialist, 478.847.5195, nbradley@flintemc.com

11/07/2025

Get rid of the Rodents!

This resource discusses getting rats and mice out of your house and yard.

11/07/2025

Keep the Rodents out of the House!

This resource discusses getting rats and mice out of your house and yard.

11/06/2025

Holiday Food Safety Tips

Read about safe thawing, cooking, and storing a turkey, including current estimates of the time needed for safe thawing and cooking. Because bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature, never defrost a turkey on the counter! The cold water and microwave methods may be used when you don’t hav...

11/06/2025

It’s sweet potato season in Georgia — and we’re celebrating one of our most versatile, nutrient-packed crops! From crispy fries to creamy casseroles, pies, soups, and everything in between, Georgia-grown sweet potatoes add comfort and color to every fall table.
Fun Fact: Sweet potatoes aren’t just delicious — they’re rich in fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants.

11/05/2025

Greenhouses: Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling

This publication contains comprehensive, in-depth information about heating, cooling and ventilating greenhouses.

11/04/2025

Don't forget about the Co****le Tournament coming up!