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August 13, 2026

Chattooga County Fair Opens Blue Ribbon Competition For 2026 Entries

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Think your photography, homemade preserves, garden produce or handiwork deserves a blue ribbon? The Chattooga County Fair is inviting local residents to put their talents to the test as entries open for the fair’s Blue Ribbon Department.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Blue Ribbon Entries Set For 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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Local residents are being encouraged to showcase their talents during the Blue Ribbon Department competition at the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Spots Still Available For Chattooga County Food Preservation Workshops

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Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas says there are still spots available for several upcoming food preservation workshops being offered through the Chattooga County Extension Office.

The hands-on classes will cover a variety of food preservation topics throughout the summer and early fall, including jams and jellies, canning tomatoes and salsa, cowboy candy, and pickled okra.

Each workshop costs $25 per class, and attendance is limited to 15 participants. Officials say payment is required to secure registration.

Upcoming workshop dates include:

Jams & Jellies — June 2 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Canning Tomatoes & Salsa — July 1 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Cowboy Candy — August 4 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Pickled Okra — September 24 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

All workshops will be held at the Chattooga County Extension Office located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

For registration information, call 706-857-0744.

May 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Extension Offering Summer Food Preservation Workshops

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Residents in Chattooga County will have the opportunity to learn hands-on food preservation skills this summer through a series of workshops hosted by the UGA Extension Office.

The classes, led by Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas, will cover a variety of popular home preservation techniques and recipes, including jams, jellies, canning, and pickling.

Workshops begin June 2 with a session on Jams & Jellies from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Additional classes include:

Canning Tomatoes & Salsa on July 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Cowboy Candy on August 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Pickled Okra on September 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Each class costs $25, and space is limited to 15 participants per session. Officials say payment is required to secure registration.

All workshops will be held at the Chattooga County Extension Office, located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

To register or for more information, call 706-857-0744.