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4-H’ers see leadership in action during Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol

The gold dome of the Georgia Capitol was complemented with shades of green on Feb. 14 as 4-H youth and adult leaders joined elected officials for the largest Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol on record. With nearly 700 in attendance, outstanding 4-H’ers from counties across the state gathered to engage with legislators, observe leadership …

Georgia 4-H Leadership in Action

Georgia 4-H Leadership in Action

Leadership in Action

    The Leadership in Action program is designed to recognize the work of Junior (7th – 8th grade) and Senior (9th – 12th grade) 4-H’ers as leaders in their communities. 4-H’ers will identify an issue or need in the community or an issue related to agriculture or the environment. Once a need has been …

Georgia counties mark five years of wellness collaboration with UGA Extension

Three Georgia counties are healthier and happier thanks to five years of collaboration with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension to expand access to health and wellness programming through the Well Connected Communities (WCC) initiative. The initiative helps build diverse, multi-generational, cross-sector coalitions that can recognize and address systemic health inequities by intentionally forging connections, building capacity and taking action …

Georgia 4-H offers free camps for youth in military families

Georgia 4-H offers free camps for youth in military families Dependents of military service members are invited to apply to attend two week-long camping experiences coordinated by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program at no cost. These summits are open to 13- to 18-year-old dependents of military members currently serving in active, guard and reserve …

Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp received the Green Jacket Award for their service to Georgia 4-H. Pictured left to right: Dennis Chastain, CEO of Georgia EMC; Arch Smith, Retired State Leader of Georgia 4-H; Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor; Marty Kemp, Georgia First Lady; Laura Perry Johnson, Associate Dean of UGA Cooperative Extension. …

Georgia 4-H celebrates excellence at 79th annual 4-H State Congress in Atlanta

Last month, top 4-H’ers from around the state gathered in Atlanta to celebrate the 79th annual 4-H State Congress, an event packed with competition and recognition. State Congress, which took place from July 19-22, includes the state-level Project Achievement and Leadership in Action contests and acknowledges youth development professionals, supporters and public officials for their contributions …

Kelle Ashley

Kelle Ashley serves as the Extension 4-H Specialist for Leadership and Civic Engagement for Georgia 4-H and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. In this role, she provides resources for county programs focused on leadership development and civic engagement opportunities. Kelle coordinates Leadership in Action, Dean’s Award, National Conference, the Ambassador Program, and serves as …

Georgia 4-H names state Ambassadors for five key program areas

Georgia 4-H has named Ambassadors to represent the organization in the program areas of Healthy Living, STEM, Tech, Wildlife, and Pollinators. Sixty-two Ambassadors, representing 42 Georgia counties, were selected through a competitive application process and attended a comprehensive training weekend June 4-5 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Ambassadors are given opportunities to learn and lead …

Georgia 4-H celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Georgia 4-H is recognizing the vital role adult volunteers play in delivery of the 4-H programming to thousands of youths who benefit from the educational, recreational and community service opportunities the organization provides during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. A Georgia 4-H SAFE volunteer helps an Emanuel County 4-H’er with his scores during an indoor archery match …