GRIFFIN – The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is celebrating its 45th anniversary with signature events throughout 2024, culminating in the Georgia Master Gardener Association’s annual conference Oct. 4-5. Hosted on the University of Georgia Griffin campus, the event’s theme is “Think Globally, Grow Locally” and will feature research tours, presentations and workshops hosted by Master Gardeners from Henry County and the Georgia Master Gardener Association. Registration is limited and early-bird pricing ends Sept. 20, so interested persons are encouraged to sign up soon to ensure a seat.