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Elevate Your Relationship: Putting Couples’ Connection First In the hustle of Forsyth County life—navigating the GA-400 commute, managing busy school schedules, and keeping up with the rapid growth of our community—it is easy for the most important part of our lives to drift to the back burner: our relationships. As a member of the ELEVATE…
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Summer will be here before we know it, and the Forsyth County 4-H staff is busy planning exciting, educational day camps for local youth. This year, the local Extension office will offer a series of unforgettable day camps that span across North Georgia. Students will have the opportunity to explore lots of thrilling locations, from…
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All homes need to be tested for radon. Continue reading to learn how and why. Radon is the second main cause of lung cancer. About 800 Georgians die each year from lung cancer caused by radon. This gas has no smell, color, or taste. It silently slips into homes through cracks in the foundation. A…
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When you think about your childhood, you probably remember an adult who had a profound impact on who you became. For many, that person was a teacher, coach, or family member. For me, it was my 4-H agent. We spent many weekends traveling from Blairsville to Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, and in a…
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Guest author Gwen Hawn, FACS Agent, UGA Extension Hall County Building and maintaining strong bones through a healthy lifestyle which includes adequate calcium and vitamin D and consistent physical activity with weight-bearing exercises is the first and best practice to avoiding bone diseases. According to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, “20% of people die…
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Spring green-up – when warm season turfgrasses come out of dormancy and resume growth – is just around the corner. But sometimes, parts of the lawn don’t turn green. Cold injury from below freezing temperatures can cause root death in turfgrasses and prevent green up across affected areas of the lawn. When we see circles…
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What do future scientists, performers, leaders, and entrepreneurs have in common? They all need to know how to do public speaking! 22 of Forsyth County’s future leaders traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center March 13-15, 2026, to compete against other students from all over Northwest Georgia to showcase their talents, share their passions, and compete…
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Guest author Gwen Hawn, FACS Agent, UGA Extension Hall County Maintaining bone health by having adequate daily dietary calcium and vitamin D is essential for everyone at all ages. The best way to get the calcium and vitamin D that we need is through a healthy diet, however, sometimes that is not possible, and supplements…
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Every student representing Forsyth County 4-H earned a top three placement at this year’s public speaking contest. This 100% success rate shows their hard work, practice, and growing confidence as young leaders. Youth spoke on many topics, from marine science to engineering, and shared their passion and knowledge with the audience.
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Maybe you fondly recall growing up crafting Christmas ornaments, valentines, gift wrappings, toys and cards, from used aluminum foil, buttons, empty thread spools, newsprint, and small boxes. Maybe you remember raking up acorns and leaves for an allowance, and marveling at the abundance of earthworms produced in that rich, black compost. These fond memories can…
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