Georgia: Soil labs by state

Georgia homeowners use the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension system and UGA’s Agricultural & Environmental Services Laboratories for routine soil testing. UGA’s official soil-testing pages say residents can submit through their county Extension office or send samples directly to the lab, and Georgia-specific homeowner sampling guidance is published as UGA Circular 896. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))

Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.

Official resources in Georgia

UGA AESL Soil Analyses

Official UGA lab page with soil test options, direct-submission instructions, S1 routine test fee, and the county Extension office link. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))

UGA Cooperative Extension County Offices

Official statewide directory residents use to find their local county Extension office for sample drop-off and help interpreting results. ([extension.uga.edu](https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html))

Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots (Circular 896)

Official UGA homeowner guide explaining how to collect, dry, bag, and submit soil samples in Georgia. ([extension.uga.edu](https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C896))

Rockdale County Extension: Lab Services - Soil and Water Testing

Example official county Extension page showing a local homeowner routine-soil-test fee that includes postage. ([extension.uga.edu](https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/rockdale/agriculture-and-natural-resources/lab-services-soil-and-water-testing.html?utm_source=openai))

Key facts for Georgia

UGA says Georgia clients are encouraged to use their local Extension office for sample submission and consultation. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))
UGA also allows direct lab submission: fill out the form, collect the sample, and either deliver it to the lab or use the mail option. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))
The published UGA AESL S1 Routine Test fee is $6.00, before any added shipping costs. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))
UGA’s soil test kit includes instructions, a sample container, a prepaid mailer, and a submission form; the published fee is $20.00. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))
Circular 896 says homeowners should air-dry samples overnight, then take the bagged sample to the local Extension office. ([extension.uga.edu](https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C896))
One official county page, Rockdale County Extension, posts a routine soil test price of $10.00 per sample including postage. ([extension.uga.edu](https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/rockdale/agriculture-and-natural-resources/lab-services-soil-and-water-testing.html?utm_source=openai))

What to do next

Find your county office on the UGA county directory first, because local Extension offices can provide bags, forms, and any county-specific fees. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))
For separate areas like lawn and garden beds, sample them separately using UGA’s homeowner guide before submitting. ([extension.uga.edu](https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C896))
If you want to bypass county drop-off, use the official UGA lab direct-submission page or soil test kit instructions on the AESL site. ([aesl.ces.uga.edu](https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html))

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