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Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Training Class?

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 MGEV Training Class.

Master Gardener extension volunteer training class information

The 海角官方首页 Extension Hall County extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

海角官方首页 Extension operates through a unique partnership with Hall County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.

Office Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Some of our most popular services include:

Have questions or want to know more??

Soil Samples:

For weekends and after hours, we have soil sample bags and instructions available outside our office door.? Bring 2 cups of soil and be prepared to fill out the information on the bag. You may leave your sample in the soil sample drop box.? Follow the instructions to submit payment of $8.00 per sample (cash or checks made payable to Hall County Extension Office).?

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Radon Class

Friday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m.?

Downtown Gainesville Library (127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501)

Come learn the importance of protecting your health by understanding how, where, and when to test for Radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Speaker: Rebecca Cantrell, MPH - 海角官方首页 Radon Educator

Hosted by: Gwen Hawn, FACS Agent, 海角官方首页 Extension Hall County

August 2025 Results from 海角官方首页 Radon Program

Data collected between August 1-31, 2025.

• Radon is a invisible, naturally occurring gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. 21,000 Americans die of radon-induced lung cancer yearly.
• 71 radon test kits were submitted for analysis. 12 homes had elevated levels of radon.
• 19.35% - nearly 1 in 5 homes tested had elevated radon levels this month.
• 11 counties had elevated radon levels, increasing Georgians' risk for lung cancer.
• Hall County had the highest radon level at 11.9 pCi/L which is nearly 3 times the EPA's Action Level!

Master Gardener Series - Creating a Bulb Lawn Garden

Thursday, September 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

at the Murrayville Library, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA?

Join us for a fascinating presentation by the Hall County Master Gardeners. Learn the tips and tricks on creating a bulb lawn garden.? For more information, contact the library at 770-532-3311, ext. 171.

Hall County Master Gardeners Fall Garden Expo

Friday, September 26, 8:30-5:00 and?

Saturday, September 27, 8:30-3:00

at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center?

(1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville, GA)

Admission: $2-adults; Kids 12 & under-Free.? Food trucks onsite.? No pets please.? Rain or Shine. Covered venue.

Native plants, evergreens, garden art, perennials, plants for wildlife, vegetable plants, pumpkins, trees, shrubs, pots, and garden tools.

Please visit our speaker's tent on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to hear presentations on garden related topics.