UGA Extension - Macon County

06/17/2026

Understanding How Data Centers Impact Surface and Ground Waters

This resource addresses some general concerns and questions about how data center operations could alter water availability and affect the quality of our shared surface water, underground water, and public water systems. The extensive demands for cloud storage, streaming services, and artificial int...

06/17/2026

Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens

In order to maintain a lush, green lawn and productive garden, supplemental water in the form of irrigation is often needed during peak water use periods. Two basic types of irrigation are suitable for the home landscape: sprinkler irrigation and drip (or trickle) irrigation. This publication contai...

06/17/2026

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District in collaboration with Quail Forever, USDA-APHIS, and Georgia DNR will be hosting a Feral Swine Control and Wildlife Habitat Workshop in Camilla at Covey Rise Plantation on July 1st from 9AM-12PM. This workshop will explore methods and benefits of conserving habitats for Georgia’s Wildlife through control of invasive feral swine and habitat restoration programs.
Topics include:
• Feral swine control
• Native habitat management
• Programs for farmers and landowners
• Feral swine trap demo

The link below may be used for workshop registration.

https://flintriverswcd.org/events/2026/7/1/feral-swine-control-wildlife-habitat-workshop

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Georgia Drought Guide

Despite recent rainfall, drought conditions persist across Georgia. Expert tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension help save water and build drought-resilient landscapes.

06/08/2026

Fescue

Tall fescue is the primary cool season perennial forage grown in the state of Georgia, and toxicity issues related to the grass can have significant impacts on equine reproduction. Tall fescue is the most heat tolerant of the cool season grasses due to a fungus that grows within the plant called an....

06/08/2026

Conserving Water in the Vegetable Garden

All vegetables, especially tomatoes, like an even supply of water throughout the growing season, and will often develop problems if their water supply fluctuates. If watering restrictions or bans are imposed, water conservation becomes a critical issue.

06/03/2026

✔️ Tuesday at Forston completed! On to exciting Wednesday!

06/03/2026

Flowering Annuals for your garden

Annuals are the mainstay color plant of many home gardens. They are also used in increasingly large numbers in commercial and municipal landscapes because they provide landscape color in a very short time with minimal investment. Properly cared for, many annuals will brighten the landscape continuou...

06/03/2026

Compositing Guide

Composting is an easy way to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into something useful for your garden while reducing waste, and a few simple habits can make a big difference in keeping your compost pile healthy and manageable.