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Upson County Service Area

Community Development Center
115 East Main Street
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
Phone 706.646.6121

Adult Education
GED Instruction
Basic Literacy
Health Literacy
English Language Program
English Literacy Civics
Computer Instruction
GED On-line
Work Ready GAP Training
GED Testing

  1. Free Adult Education instruction!
  2. Free books and materials!
  3. Scholarships available for GED Testing fees!
  4. Individualized instruction!
  5. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes available!
  6. Located in the historic former Thomaston Mills Headquarters Building!

Enrollment Procedures

If you need to improve your skills in reading, mathematics, or communication in written and spoken English, and/or obtain your GED (General Educational Development), you should enroll in Adult Education classes.  Many of the programs at Flint River Technical College require a high school diploma or GED as a condition of admission.

Business and industry, vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities recognize the GED test as an equivalent to the high school diploma.  More and more jobs require the GED certificate if you do not have a high school diploma.  We can help you obtain this certificate.  This is what you should do:

  1. Schedule a T.A.B.E assessment (Test of Adult Basic Education) with the Adult Education office by calling 706.646.6121 or 706.646.6162.  The assessment is given monthly on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. and lasts 3½ to 4 hours.  You should arrive 15 minutes early.  No results will be mailed or given out over the telephone for the T.A.B.E.  You will receive a copy of your results when you attend Orientation/Enrollment.
  2. Orientation/enrollment is held once a month. Please call the Adult Education office 706.646.6121 or 706.646.6162 for orientation/enrollment dates and to schedule a time for enrollment.  Orientation/enrollment lasts 2 hours and only the person enrolling may attend.  You should arrive 15 minutes early. 
  3. Begin class the following week (except during breaks between quarters).

Morning classes are held Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon classes are held Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Evening classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
On-line GED preparation classes are also available (call for more details).

There are no charges for enrolling in adult education classes.   Flint River Technical College does require students to wear picture ID’s while on campus and the first ID is free.  Replacement ID cost is $5.

Your instructor will provide the assistance you need and advise you when you are ready to take the GED test.

A Practice GED test is also available.  Non-registered Adult Education students may register for the Practice GED test in the Adult Education office and prepay a non-refundable fee of $10.   Registered Adult Education students will not be charged for the Practice GED test-see your instructor for details.  Practice GED tests are available once a quarter.  You must pick up your Practice GED results in the Adult Education office.  No results will be given out over the phone or mailed.