About this Event
Georgia Extension of Family and Consumer Sciences 2025 Conference
Tuesday, Augut 26 - Friday, August 29, 2025
Experience Carrollton, GA - Where History Meets Vibrance!
Join us in Carrollton, Georgia, the proud home of the first-ever Georgia Extension agent! Just an hour west of Atlanta, this thriving town offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-time appeal.
Why Carrollton?
- Two dynamic colleges fueling innovation and energy
- A lineup of locally owned restaurants and shops to explore
This Year's Theme: Take a Moment...Relax, Rejuvenate, and Restore. We've crafted an unforgettable expereince, filled with engaging activities and inspiring sessions designed just for you.
Get ready to unwind, recharge, and connect with us in Carrollton! We can't wait to see you there!
Dates: Tuesday, August 26 - Friday, August 29, 2025
Location: Courtyard Carrollton, 180 Barnes Avenue, Carrollton, GA 30117
Conference Registration (additional $25 late fee after July 15th):
- Member registration - $190
- Non-member registration - $200
- Retiree registration - $80
- Welcome event - $35
- Awards Banquet only - $35
Welcome Event, Tuesday, August 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.:
Enjoy delicious food, fun games and activities on the back patio, party room and cash bar at , a local steakhouse in Carrollton. It is in the heart of the Downtown District and very convenient to the hotel.
Registration for the Welcome Events is $35.00. Carrollton Chophouse is located at 206 Rome Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
Awards Banquet, Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 p.m.
Hotel information: Courtyard Carrollton for $169.00 USD per night - GEAFCS 2025 Conference
Deadline to reserve a hotel room at this rate is Saturday, July 26, 2025!
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In-depth Sessions, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
If you want to explore other fun things that Carrollton has to offer, we have four great and inexpensive in-depth sessions for you to choose from. In-depth sessions are optional.
Wolf Wellness Lab Tour at the University of West Georgia
Address: 325 W Georgia Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117
Website: https://www.westga.edu/academics/education/wolf-wellness-lab/index.php
No fee required
The Mission of the Wolf Wellness Lab is to provide leadership, education, advocacy, and services to develop and promote a culture of health and maximize the well-being of UWG students, faculty, staff, and the citizens of the surrounding community. The Wolf Wellness Lab is an experiential learning space for students enrolled in health and community wellness and physical education programs while simultaneously supporting initiatives for faculty and staff to help create a healthier, more productive workforce that is ultimately building a culture of health by forming mutually beneficial partnerships on campus as well as with the off campus community.
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Southeastern Quilt and Textile Muse
Address: 306 Bradley St STE C, Carrollton, GA 30117
Website:
No fee required and potential additional cost if crafts are purchased
A tour experience that shares historical facts of the art of quilting and textiles and its presence here in Carrollton and the Southeast. In addition to the tour, all participants will be able to engage in hands-on activities with crafts of their choice as they socialize!
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Printer's Ale Manufacturing
Address: 940 Columbia Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117
Website: https://printers-ale.com/
No fee required for tour. Optional drinks at end of tour require purchase.
A touring and socializing experience of Printer's Ale Manufacturing including a tour of their brewery and printing services and history. Get an insider's look at how they impact the local community in which they serve. There will also be time to grab a drink and socialize at its conclusion.
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Perpetual Motion Bicycles
Address: 1002 Maple St #3637, Carrollton, GA 30117
Website:
$25.00 fee per rider for a 4-hour bike rental
Feeling like a nice bout of physical activity while enjoying the sights of Carrollton? Perpetual Motion Bicycles Inc has bikes for rent that can be used locally. The Greenbelt walking trail that runs through the area is a great outdoor resource for those who seek to routinely stay in motion in a safe environment.
*Bike tour is led by Carrie Vanderver
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Courtyard Carrollton, 180 Barnes Avenue, Carrollton, United States
USD 35.00 to USD 225.00
