Latest Events in Griffin(January Updated)

Griffin Alumni & Friends of the UGA Bulldogs Annual Meeting Thursday, July 24, 2025 Come join us for a night of Food, Football & Fun! Social Hour begins at 6:00 p.m with music from the UGA Redcoat Alumni Band . The Varsity will be serving from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come early if you plan to eat! Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. We are very excited to welcome Jake Fromm to the UGA Griffin Campus as our Special Guest this year! Jake was the Bulldogs Quarterback from 2017-2019. Table Sponsorships are available: Red Level - $600 - 8 tickets Black Level - $300 - 4 tickets Silver Level - $150 - 2 tickets All sponsorships will receive event recognition, reserved seating, and entry into the Sponsor Raffle at the end of the night. Individual Ticket Cost: $40 per person. We recommend that you pay in advance to ensure that we have enough food and seating for everyone. Walk up tickets on the night of are $60 per person. Payment options: Credit/debit card and credit card fees will apply Check - no fees; reserve now! Cash will be accepted at the door - reserve now! Walk up on the night of the event - $60 cash or check only! We can't guarantee food with this option. Check payment - make payable to Griffin Bulldog Club and mail to UGA Griffin, ATTN: Beth Horne, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223. Please include the name(s) of who the payment is for with your check. Checks will also be accept at the door the night of the event. For more information, please contact Beth Horne at 770.228.7214 or bhorne@uga.edu. Information Source: eventbrite

SHS Class of 2005- 20yr Reunion: Aged to Perfection Come join us for a night of nostalgia and catching up with old friends at our 20-year reunion ! The event will be held in person at 426 N Expy . Get ready to reminisce about the good old days, share stories, and make new memories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see how everyone has aged to perfection over the years! Save the date and spread the word – it's going to be a night to remember. Information Source: eventbrite

UGA Green University This informative training will be offered in English and Spanish tracks with credits offered in Category 24. This training will be held onsite at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus in Griffin, GA. Both tracks will offer training in: Core Standards - learn the basics, calibration practice, reading the labels and hands-on labs Category 24 - Turf and ornamental focus, tour UGA labs, insect trapping, and led weed walk DATES: Tuesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 8, 2025 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day LOCATION: University of Georgia, Griffin Campus, Student Learning Center, 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 CEU credits: Cat 24 - 5 CEUs approved for both Tuesday and Wednesday COST: $65 to attend one day or $100 to attend both days; deadline to register is Tuesday, September 30 by 12:00 p.m.; seating is limited so register early For more information: Allison Johnson at ajohns14@uga.edu Brooklyne Wassel at brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu Rolando Orellana at jrolando@uga.edu University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Center for Urgan Agriculture at 770.228.7214 or bhorne@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date. Information Source: Center for Urban Agriculture | eventbrite

Welcome to the Griffin-Spalding County Library Book Bolt 5K 2025! The Griffin-Spalding County Library, in partnership with FROGSLIB (Friends of the Griffin-Spalding County Library), presents the 10th Annual Book Bolt 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from the race benefit the Library's programs and collection development needs (books, audio visuals, etc.) This event is open to everyone. Runners, walkers, strollers, volunteers, children, and library lovers are all invited to participate in this family-friendly event. Pre-register by October 10, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Race Day Schedule: Race day registration begins at 7:30 AM and ends at 8:45 AM. Race begins at 9:00 AM. The race will be held rain or shine! Information Source: Griffin-Spalding County Library and FROGSLIB | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2025 Getting the Best of Pests - Green Webinar Series Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. U.S. East Coast Time LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT! Registration closes at 2:00 p.m. Announcements will begin at 2:45 p.m. The webinar begins PROMPTLY at 3:00 p.m. U.S. East Coast Time. Price: $22 per participant for groups of 1 - 20 and $17 per participant for groups of 21 or more. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Speakers and Titles: Industry Update 2025: Turfgrass - Dr. Ben Pritchard and Dr. Clint Waltz, Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA Weeds continue to be major challenges for turfgrass managers, including golf courses, sod farms, and residential and public landscapes. The speakers will update the audience regarding the recent research findings on effective herbicides against various pest species. The speakers will discuss any new information affecting the turfgrass industry, including cultivars and changes to existing regulations. Industry Update 2025: Ornamentals - Dr. Bikash Ghimire, Plant Pathology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA; and Dr. Shimat V. Joseph, Entomology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA Insects and plant pathogens remain major challenges for ornamental nursery managers and landscape managers. The speaker will update the audience on recent research findings on the effectiveness of insecticides and fungicides against various pest species. The speakers will discuss any new information affecting the ornamental industry, such as new cultivars, changes in existing regulations, etc. CEUs for this Webinar: GA - 2 hours in Cat 21, Cat 23, Cat 24, Cat 27 and Cat 37 GA - 1 hour in Private NO CREDIT will be issued for those who do not meet the State's mandatory viewing time limitations. ********************************************************************************************************** NOTE: Event registration is required for each location or CONNECTION that will be viewing the webinar. For further information on multi-location or multi-connection, please contact our office at 770-228-7214. ********************************************************************************************************** The DAY OF the webinar: Log into the webinar using the unique link that appears in the zoom.us confirmation email or the Join or View Webinar button. Whether watching alone or with a group, each location must complete and return a sign-in sheet(s) to receive CEU credits. Complete the required sign-in sheet and return it via email to gtbop@uga.edu immediately following the webinar. Please make sure that when signing in to view the webinar, enter your first and last name. If you must use your phone for audio , make sure your sign-in sheet reflects the phone number that was used. Keep a copy of the sign-in sheet(s) for your records. ********************************************************************************************************** 2025 GREEN Webinar Series January 16 - Management of common (and uncommon) landscape tree pests in the southeastern U.S. - Dr. David Coyle, Clemson University; and, Delicious Designs: Incorporating Edibles into Everyday Landscapes - Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard, The University of Georgia March 13 - Tackling Plant Diseases in Urban and Controlled Environments: Integrated Approaches - Dr. Ruchika Kashyap, The University of Georgia; and, Focus on PGRs in the Greenhouse and Retail - Dr. Brian Whipker, North Carolina State University May 15 - Role of plant growth regulators on turfgrass - Dr. Clint Waltz, University of Georgia; and, Brown patch, Gray Leaf spot, and Large patch, Oh My! An Overview of Disease Management in Home Lawns - Dr. Jim Kerns, North Carolina State University July 17 - Mulch Management for Landscape Beds: A Research-based Approach - Dr. Damon Abdi, LSU AgCenter - Hammond Research Station; and, Extreme Weather Events and thier Impact on Ornamental Shrubs and Trees - Dr. Mike Arnold, Texas A&M University September 18 - Vascular Streak Dieback Research Update - Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel, Tennessee State University; and, Sustainable Management of Turf and Ornamental Pests - Dr. Zee Ahmed, Clemson University November 13 - Industry update: Turfgrass - Drs.Clint Waltz and Alfredo Martinez, Univeristy of Georgia; and, Industry update: Ornamentals - Dr. Shimast V. Joseph, University of Georgia University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Center for Urban Agriculture at 770.228.7214 or bhorne@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date. Photo by Jen Theodore on Unsplash Information Source: Center for Urban Agriculture | eventbrite