The Georgia Capitol building turned shades of green as 4-H youth and adult leaders joined elected officials on February 14, for the largest Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol on record with nearly 700 attendees. Outstanding 4-H’ers from counties across the state gathered to engage with their legislators, observe leadership in action, and learn about the civic process. The Emanuel County delegation was made up of 4-H members Yasmin Rios, FaithAnn Rogers, and Lauren Sapp and 4-H Volunteer Martha Anders.
Civic engagement is one of three focus areas that Georgia 4-H emphasizes to youth through in-school programming, after-school activities, project work and camps. A special partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and the Georgia 4-H Foundation makes it possible for hundreds of Georgia 4-H’ers to “learn by doing” with a visit to the State Capitol in Atlanta to experience the civic process in real time.
Senator Larry Walker and Representative Rick Jasperse served as hosts for the 4-H delegation. Georgia 4-H President Thomas Holt addressed those in attendance on behalf of 173,500 4-H’ers currently enrolled in Georgia 4-H. “This organization provides life changing experiences for every 4-H’er,” Holt said during his address. “This is all made possible by support from our elected officials and every stake holder in the Georgia 4-H family.”
Georgia’s current slate of elected officials contains many 4-H alumni, parents and supporters who were thrilled to welcome students to the place where government comes to life. County groups spent their morning exploring the Capitol building through tours and meetings with their elected leaders. Representative Butch Parrish met with the Emanuel County delegation in his office and provided them with a visit on the House floor while the session was in recess.
Senator Max Burns was able to join the group during the luncheon that brought students and legislators…
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