A menu of more than 200 subject matter messages covering horticulture and consumer topics will answer many citizens' questions. We are also an educational division of the Department of Community Services of Clayton County Government with funding also provided by the Clayton County Board of Education. Natural Resources and Environmental Management Information is available on disposing of hazardous household waste, conserving water both inside and outside the home including lawns and gardens. Extension educators answer that question by phone, in classes, or at manned exhibits with publications. Topics include nutrition for children, teens, and the elderly, as well as, special needs such as lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, sodium, fat and sugar.
Home visiting, parenting education and support services are also available.
Leadership Clayton - jointly sponsored by Clayton County Chambers of Commerce and Clayton College and State University. Risk Our effort involves young people in many of the listed initiatives. There are opportunities for youth in 5th thru 12th grade. These include working with kids in individual 4-H projects. Now is a youth leadership development program aimed at developing useful, responsible and productive citizens.