UGA Extension - Banks County

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Banks County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, January 26th.

01/23/2026

During a power outage, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to maintain safe temperatures. Refrigerated food is generally safe for about 4 hours, while a full freezer can keep food safe for up to 48 hours.

01/23/2026

*** OUTDATED - See latest post for updated information***

[ Friday morning update ] An Ice Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of northeast Georgia from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning, where ice accumulations from 0.25" to 1" are expected. Even just a fraction of an inch of ice has major impacts on roadways and makes travel dangerous! Ice accumulations (while less overall) are also expected across the Winter Storm Watch area and will lead to hazardous travel.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

What should you do to protect your family before an ice storm hits? Have 3 days of non-perishable (Shelf stable) food and water for each member of your household (including pets). Have flashlights and extra batteries, a first aid kit at least 7 days of your medications. You may choose to withdraw some extra cash. Ice can do things like down power lines and make travel via road very dangerous.

01/21/2026

🌟Support Our Local 4-H Youth🌟

We are excited to share that 21 outstanding students from Banks County have the opportunity to attend District Project Achievement through Georgia 4-H on March 6-8, 2026 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This event helps youth build confidence, leadership, and public speaking skills while representing Banks County at the district level.

The cost to attend is $120 per student, and we are seeking community sponsorships to help make this opportunity possible for every participant.

🍀Sponsorship Options🍀
- Full Sponsor: $120
- Half Sponsor: $60

All sponsorship payments can be made directly to the Banks County Extension Office.

If you, your business, or your organization would like to support these hardworking 4-H'ers, please comment below, send us a message, email Macy Glenn at macy.dalton@uga.edu, or contact the Extension Office at 706-677-6230 for more information.

It has been 10+ years since we have taken this many students to Junior/Senior District Project Achievement! We are so appreciative of any support we can receive from our community!🍀

01/21/2026

Make a Relationship Bucket List! ✨

What’s on your list? 📝 Whether it’s traveling to a new country, seeing your favorite artist in concert, or simply enjoying a couples massage, setting relationship goals together is a fun way to dream and grow closer. 💕

Share your bucket list ideas in the comments below! 🌍🎶💆‍♀️

01/21/2026

Congratulations to all the Banks County 4-H Archery Team members who competed in the 4-H State Indoor Archery Tournament on January 17, 2026, in Perry, Georgia. This 4-H competition had over 750 archers compete from across the state of Georgia.

The following Banks County 4-H archers competed: Nova Aguilar, Dakota Archibald, Elijah Ariail, Cody Ayers, Logan Ayers, Brooke Brown, Jonas Canada, Sophia Canada, Brentley Carlan, Emma Dale, Brett English, Kasey Evans, David Farmer, Logan Ferguson, Parker Grogan, Evie Hamby, Shep Hamby, Joshton Haynes, Colten Hodges, Cannon Holloway, Carson Holloway, Brady Loggins, Dylan McDuffie, Annastyn Meeks, Harlie Meeks, Cana Jo Milford, Micah Tate Milford, Henry Payne, Lexie Roberts, Frances Simpson, EliAnnah Steele, Wyatt Stevens, Kinsley Thomason, Rylan Vickery, and Luke Whitlock. Coaches: John Adams, Madison Adams, Alfonso Aguilar, Matthew Ayers, Tommy English, Chris Holloway, Emily Mainor, Wayne Mainor, and Barry Nelson.

The following archers placed in the Top 10:
Senior Male Recurve: Brett English-3rd Place, Henry Payne-8th Place
Senior Male Compound: Cody Ayers-9th Place
Senior Female Compound: Harlie Meeks-9th Place
Junior Male Compound: David Farmer-6th Place, Brentley Carlan-7th Place
Cloverleaf Recurve: Annastyn Meeks-1st Place
Cloverleaf Compound: Sophia Canada-7th Place

01/05/2026

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12/24/2025

The Banks County Cooperative Extension Office will be closed December 25th - January 1st. We will resume regular business hours on January 2nd, 2026. Warmest wishes for this holiday season and a Happy New Year!

12/24/2025

To survive the holidays, follow these tips from J. Vincent Peterson and Janette Shaw of Indiana University South Bend to "B.E. N.A.T.U.R.A.L."

Chat with your partner about how well you both follow these tips. What areas can you improve in? How can you use these tips to manage the holidays as a couple?

Source: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1052-21/surviving-the-holidays/

12/18/2025

We had so much fun at our annual 4-H holiday party today! 🍀🎄