2nd annual Rooted in wellness - september 12, 2026
📚 EDUCATION
Education creates opportunities, builds confidence, and opens doors to a brighter future. Whether you're earning your GED, pursuing a college degree, learning a new trade, or helping your child succeed in school, these resources can help you achieve your educational goals and continue learning at every stage of life.
Adult Education Program (Technical College System of Georgia)
Description:
Provides free GED classes, English language instruction, workforce readiness, digital literacy, and adult basic education.
Website:
https://tcsg.edu/adult-education
Phone:
404-679-1625
Address:
Programs available statewide through local technical colleges.
Hours:
Varies by location.
Services Provided:
✔ GED Preparation
✔ Adult Literacy
✔ English Language Learning
✔ Workforce Readiness
✔ Computer Skills
Americus-Sumter County Public Library
Description:
Provides books, internet access, computer labs, educational programming, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Address:
619 South Lee Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
229-924-8099
Website:
https://www.lakeblackshearregional.org
Hours:
Monday–Saturday (see website)
Services Provided:
✔ Public Computers
✔ Free Wi-Fi
✔ Children's Programs
✔ Adult Learning
✔ GED Study Materials
✔ Community Classes
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley
Description:
Offers after-school tutoring, homework assistance, STEM education, leadership development, and career exploration.
Address:
Multiple Columbus locations
Phone:
706-596-2706
Website:
https://www.bgccv.org
Hours:
Varies by Club
Services Provided:
✔ After-School Programs
✔ Tutoring
✔ STEM
✔ College Readiness
✔ Career Development
✔ Summer Programs
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Description:
Provides books, technology access, educational workshops, digital resources, and literacy programming.
Address:
3000 Macon Road
Columbus, GA 31906
Phone:
706-243-2669
Website:
https://www.cvlga.org
Hours:
Varies by branch
Services Provided:
✔ Public Computers
✔ Free Wi-Fi
✔ Children's Programs
✔ Adult Education
✔ Job Search Resources
✔ Community Workshops
Columbus State University
Description:
Public university offering undergraduate, graduate, online, and continuing education programs.
Address:
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone:
706-507-8800
Website:
https://www.columbusstate.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Undergraduate Programs
✔ Graduate Programs
✔ Continuing Education
✔ Professional Development
✔ Online Learning
Columbus Technical College
Description:
Provides associate degree, diploma, certificate, GED, adult education, continuing education, workforce development, and customized business training programs.
Address:
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone:
706-649-1800
Website:
https://www.columbustech.edu
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Counties Served:
Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Schley, Stewart, Talbot, Taylor and surrounding communities.
Services Provided:
✔ GED Preparation
✔ Adult Education
✔ Associate Degrees
✔ Technical Certificates
✔ Workforce Training
✔ Continuing Education
✔ Career Services
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Georgia
Description:
Provides free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five in participating communities.
Website:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa
Services Provided:
✔ Free Children's Books
✔ Early Literacy
✔ Family Reading
Fort Valley State University
Description:
Fort Valley State University (FVSU), Georgia's 1890 land-grant university, provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs, continuing education, workforce development, agricultural extension services, and community outreach. The university is committed to student success, research, leadership development, and community engagement throughout Georgia.
Address:
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone:
478-825-6211
Website:
https://www.fvsu.edu
Admissions:
https://www.fvsu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
https://www.fvsu.edu/financial-aid/
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Counties Served:
Statewide, including Marion, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Macon, Peach, Houston, Crawford, and surrounding Georgia communities.
Services Provided:
✔ Undergraduate Degree Programs
✔ Graduate Degree Programs
✔ Adult & Continuing Education
✔ Cooperative Extension Programs
✔ Workforce Development
✔ Agricultural Research & Outreach
✔ STEM Programs
✔ Teacher Education
✔ Nursing Programs
✔ Business Programs
✔ Financial Aid & Scholarships
✔ Student Support Services
✔ Career Services
✔ Leadership Development
✔ Community Outreach & Engagement
Georgia Southwestern State University
Description:
Public university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, continuing education, and community outreach.
Address:
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
229-928-1273
Website:
https://www.gsw.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Bachelor's Degrees
✔ Master's Degrees
✔ Continuing Education
✔ Teacher Preparation
✔ Nursing
✔ Business Programs
Get Georgia Reading
Description:
Statewide initiative focused on improving literacy by helping families, educators, and communities support children's reading success.
Website:
https://getgeorgiareading.org
Phone:
Available through website.
Address:
Statewide Resource
Hours:
Online 24/7
Services Provided:
✔ Reading Resources
✔ Parent Resources
✔ Early Literacy
✔ Summer Reading
✔ School Readiness
South Georgia Technical College
Description:
Provides associate degrees, technical certificates, adult education, GED preparation, workforce development, aviation maintenance, nursing, and skilled trades training.
Address:
900 South Georgia Tech Parkway
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
229-931-2394
Website:
https://www.southgatech.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Counties Served:
Sumter, Marion, Schley, Webster, Taylor, Macon, Lee, Crisp and surrounding counties.
Services Provided:
✔ Adult Education
✔ GED Preparation
✔ Technical Training
✔ Nursing Programs
✔ Aviation Programs
✔ Workforce Development
✔ Continuing Education
Sumter County Family Connection
Description:
Connects families with educational programs, youth services, literacy resources, and community initiatives.
Website:
https://sumter.gafcp.org
Phone:
229-931-2882
Address:
Americus, GA
Hours:
Monday–Friday
Services Provided:
✔ Family Resources
✔ Education Referrals
✔ Literacy Resources
✔ Community Programs
✔ Youth Development
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