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Dawson County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

4-H assists young people to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society through “hands-on” learning experiences.

4-H is part of UGA Extension the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

4-H is

  • 4-H In-School Club Meetings
  • Community Pride Programs
  • County Day Camps
  • Summer Educational Programs

 

4-H is independent learning experiences using writing, interviewing and public speaking skills through 4-H demonstrations and illustrated talks.

4-H is camping to further mental, social, physical, and emotional skills toward a more positive self-image; good citizenship and leadership.


4-H Motto & Pledge

We continue to feature our 4-H Agent:  Mrs. Ali Brehm.

We are so excited to start this year, 2025-2026, with Mrs. Ali. She is a life long 4-H member starting in the fifth grader and continued as an adult volunteer leader. She is also an experienced elementary school teacher have taught for six years. She has been conducting educational classes in our elementary school 5th grades and middle school. She also has a 4-H club in the junior high and high school.  If you are intersted in learning more about Dawson County 4-H, please give Mrs. Ali a call; 706-265-2442.

Welcome Mrs. Ali!


Dawson County 4-H is very proud of our 4-H Archery Team member, Serenity Wasgett. Serenity is shown receiving first place at the Scholastic 3-D Archery 2025 State Championship.


Dawson County 4-H Archer, Serenity Wasgett, placed first in the Scholastic 3-D Archery State Championship.

  • Emily Rawlston and Kamilla have many wins in 2025 and will be showing in Georgia Dressage shows in 2026.
    Emily Rawlston and Kamilla have many wins in 2025 and will be showing in Georgia Dressage shows in 2026.
  • Maknylee Peppers won Championship in the February 14 local FAA/4-H show.
    Maknylee Peppers won Championship in the February 14 local FAA/4-H show.
  • Jayda showing her shorthorn in the February 14 FFA/4-H local show.
    Jayda showing her shorthorn in the February 14 FFA/4-H local show.

Georgia 4-H Llivestock Show Season has begun!

Dawson County 4-H Livestock Club members have been busy preparing and showing their animals in state and local area shows. Pictured are Emily Rawlston and Kamilla. They will be showing  in the Georgia Dressage circuit this year, Makynlee Peppers and her prize market barrow and Jayden Peppers showing her Fleckvieh cow.

Our members have had success in the show ring winning various ribbons in both weight classes and showmanship. 

The Georgia National Fair will be held in Perry, Georgia on February 17 through February 21, 2026.  Shout out to our hard-working Livestock Club members! 

 


Events and Activities 

 


Forms


How To Join   


4-H Contacts

For more information about Dawson County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact the Office email; uge1085@uga.edu or call (706) 265-2442.



Serentiy Wasgett 1st place