UGA Extension - Banks County

07/17/2025

07/16/2025

Fresh, easy, and full of Georgia flavor! 🌽🍅 Whip up this Summer Corn & Tomato Salad with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for your next cookout or weeknight dinner. Recipe: http://bit.ly/46ezHyY

07/16/2025

☀️ Summer means Yellow-legged Hornet nests are growing from softball-sized to watermelon-sized, now’s the time to stay alert.
📸 Spot a nest? Take a photo and report it to yellow.legged.hornet@agr.georgia.gov. Early action makes all the difference!

07/15/2025

4-H Fun Day! We visited Escape the Space (failed the room, but passed the teamwork test🤪), enjoyed a delicious lunch at Raising Canes, walked around the Botanical Gardens, and finished the day off at La Michoacana Es Natural Cuatro Hermanos in Commerce for ice cream! 🍀

07/14/2025

07/07/2025

07/07/2025

🐷 Pigs are especially vulnerable during extreme heat. Watch for signs like open-mouth breathing, vocalization, and reluctance to move. Use shade, fans, and fresh water to help keep them cool and safe. See the graphic for more tips.

07/07/2025

Come learn the basics of canning safely and get hands on experience! It's only $10 per class, per person. Don't delay, sign up today!

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

📣 One report can make a big difference. Help us stop the spread of Yellow-legged Hornets in Georgia by staying alert and speaking up. 📸 If you see a nest or hornet, take a photo and email yellow.legged.hornet@agr.georgia.gov.