Facilities
Fortson 4-H Center offers a variety of facilities to suit the needs of many types of groups. Situated on 77 acres in Clayton and Henry counties, the center is about 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
Meeting and Event Spaces
| Building / Room | Description | Capacity |
| Dining Hall | Multi-use space, meals, breakout sessions, classroom style seating available. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below.
Assembly Layout / Meals & Classroom Layout / Open Floor-Plan / Standing Room |
| Gymnasium | Largest indoor space with restrooms and heat/vent fans. Basketball goals and corn hole are offered for guests. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below. |
| School House Room A | Located in Ms. Regena’s Little Red School House. Meeting space with installed AV equipment and central heat & air. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below.
Assembly Layout / Classroom Layout /Â Open Floor-Plan /Â Standing Room |
| School House Room B | Located in Ms. Regena’s Little Red School House. Meeting space with installed AV equipment and central heat & air. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below.
Assembly Layout / Classroom Layout /Â Open Floor-Plan /Â Standing Room |
| School House Room C | Located in Ms. Regena’s Little Red School House. Largest meeting space in the School House with installed AV equipment and central heat & air. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below.
Assembly Layout /Â Classroom Layout /Â Open Floor-Plan /Â Standing Room |
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Open Air Pavilion – outside covered seating area with picnic tables. Restrooms at this location. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below. |
| Pond Pavilion | Open Air Pavilion – outside covered seating area with picnic tables. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below. |
| Amphitheater | Great space for any need for a stage. Fixed seating and 30′ lawn in front of the stage. Sound system, 3 color stage wash lighting & curtain. | The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below. |
| Chapel | Multi-use space with central heat & air, piano, electric organ and installed speakers.
Fixed pew seating. |
The capacity during COVID is lowered and based on the room set up provided in the links below. |
| For room layouts including 6′ social distancing bubbles, use the above table. For your safety, face coverings are encouraged inside buildings. Thank you for abiding by this updated room capacity. | ||
| Meeting Spaces | Capacity | COVID Capacity Assembly and/or Classroom |
| Dining Hall | 393 | 60/40 |
| Gymnasium | 299 | 187 |
| Schoolhouse A | 30 | 15/14 |
| Schoolhouse B | 30 | 15/14 |
| Schoolhouse C | 60 | 32/24 |
| Pool Pavilion | 192 | 30 |
| Pond Pavilion | 96 | 32 |
| Amphitheater | 124 | 24 |
| Chapel (fixed furniture) | 112 | 18 |
                                                                   
Lodging Options
All of our lodging options are climate-controlled buildings with 20-32 bunk beds. Each building has flush toilets, sinks, and shower stalls. Each location also has a small private room and bath for two adults.
Lodging is assigned according to the attendance numbers listed on the contract. Males and females are housed in separate buildings. Each dorm must have at least one adult chaperone. Below are floor plans and forms for bunk assignments for your convenience.
Note:Â No food or drinks are allowed in the lodging facilities.
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The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.