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We are located on the same access road as the Paulding WellStar Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.? From W Memorial Drive, turn onto Justice Center Drive and our building is on the left.?
Paulding County 黑料网 Extension links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Paulding County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. Paulding County 黑料网 Extension helps citizens by addressing the following initiatives:
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Landscaping and Gardening
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
- Family and Economic Well-Being
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Upcoming Events
Sep 2
NW District 4-H Forestry Judging Field Day
Dallas, GA
Forestry Team Members-Arrive at the Extension Office at 12:30 pm to leave for the competition. Wear your red Judging Team T-shirt, jeans or shorts, tennis shoes or hiking boots with closed-toe and heel. Bring your water bottle! Parents can meet us to pick up at the office at 8:00 pm when we return.
Sep 7
Paulding County 4-H Archery Team Information Meeting
Dallas, GA
Paulding County 4-H Archery Team will host their annual information meeting on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Paulding County Parks and Recreation Complex (210 Paulding Lane, Dallas, GA 30132). The meeting will start at 3:00 pm and will last approximately one hour. The Archery Team is available to Paulding County students, to include public, private, and home school, in the grades of 5th-12th. The team is limited to 35 archers.
Georgia 4-H Project SAFE uses shooting sports to teach many valuable life skills. Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) provides youth a place to develop a sense of belonging, learn teamwork in a safe environment and increase concentration skills. Safety and the responsible use of equipment is a primary goal.
Sep 8
The Joy of Bird Watching
Dallas, GA
Learn about gardening timely topics with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at the Dallas Library. Birdwatching" is the casual observation of birds, often in one's backyard or local park. "Birding," on the other hand, often implies a more active and dedicated pursuit, involving seeking out birds, identifying them by sight and sound, keeping detailed lists, and potentially traveling to find rare species.
When: 8 September. 4 pm
Presenter: Phillip Prichard, Paulding County Extension Master Gardner Volunteer,
Birds Georgia Master Birder, and 黑料网 Master Naturalist
In this presentation, you will gain knowledge of:
? Common birds of Paulding County
? Georgia State Bird
? What birds need
? How to attract more birds to your yard
? The top twelve feeder birds
? Major Threats to Birds
? The Joy of Bird Watching
Sep 10
Sprouts in the Garden with Master Gardeners
Dallas, GA
Sprouts in the Garden beginning at 5 pm at the Dallas Library, 1010 East Memorial Drive, Dallas, 30132 Join us for a garden themed story and activity for the young gardeners, pre-K-2nd grade.
Sep 17
4-H Senior Club (7th-12th)
Dallas, GA
We are excited to kick off the new 4-H year for our 7th-12th grade students with a tie-dye party on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Paulding 4-H office located at 530 West Memorial Drive, Dallas, GA 30132. We’ll tie-dye shirts, discuss leadership and officer positions, and plan activities for the whole year.
Students can bring their own white shirt or pre-order a 4-H shirt for $10 from the 4-H office by calling 770-443-7616. Shirt order is due by Friday, September 5th.
Sep 17
Paulding County 4-H BB Team Information Meeting
Dallas, GA
Paulding County 4-H BB Team will host their annual information meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Paulding County Parks and Recreation Complex (210 Paulding Lane, Dallas, GA 30132). The meeting will start at 6:30 pm and will last approximately one hour. The BB Team is available to Paulding County students, to include public, private, and home school, in the grades of 4th-9th. The team is limited to 20 shooters.
Georgia 4-H Project SAFE uses shooting sports to teach many valuable life skills. Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) provides youth a place to develop a sense of belonging, learn teamwork in a safe environment and increase concentration skills. Safety and the responsible use of firearms is a primary goal.
Sep 24
The Joy of Bird Watching
Dallas, GA
Learn about gardening timely topics with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at the Dallas Library. Birdwatching" is the casual observation of birds, often in one's backyard or local park. "Birding," on the other hand, often implies a more active and dedicated pursuit, involving seeking out birds, identifying them by sight and sound, keeping detailed lists, and potentially traveling to find rare species.
When: 8 September. 4 pm
Presenter: Phillip Prichard, Paulding County Extension Master Gardner Volunteer,
Birds Georgia Master Birder, and 黑料网 Master Naturalist
In this presentation, you will gain knowledge of:
? Common birds of Paulding County
? Georgia State Bird
? What birds need
? How to attract more birds to your yard
? The top twelve feeder birds
? Major Threats to Birds
? The Joy of Bird Watching
Extension News
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Arch Smith, retired 4-H state leader who has served the organization for 40 years, was honored with the 2025 Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4-H Gala on August 23. -
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In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the science behind composting with two University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts — what composting is, why it matters and how you can start doing it right at home. Whether you’re new to composting or looking to improve your bin game, this episode breaks down the […]
Expert Resources
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Monarda, commonly known as beebalm, is a North American perennial naturally found in woodlands, meadows, and floodplains. Aside from its aesthetics, beebalm offers environmental benefits, as its flowers, seeds, and shoots provide forage and habitat for many species of wildlife, including insects and birds. This publication covers the results of performance trials for 10 popular Monarda plants in the montane and piedmont (i.e., northern) Georgia regions.
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Monarda (beebalm) is a North American perennial naturally found in woodlands, meadows, and floodplains. It offers environmental benefits, as its flowers, seeds, and shoots provide forage and habitat for many species of wildlife, including insects and birds. This publication covers more details from our trials on 10 popular Monarda plants, this time focusing specifically on their floral properties.
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This publication lists vegetable variety recommendations for the state of Georgia. Most of these varieties have been trialed and grown successfully in the state. These are not the only varieties that can grow well in Georgia but provide new gardeners with a starting point to increase their chances of success. Gardeners may need to search print catalogs and online to find the vegetables they are looking for, as local garden centers may not always carry the varieties listed here.