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Dawson County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

4-H is a non-profit organization for children ages 9 to 18. 

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.


The 4-H Motto and the 4-H Pledge


We love the National 4-H motto to "Make the Best Better". The 4-H slogan is; I Pledge My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service and My health to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world.

The 4-H motto 

Dawson County 4-H members love the National 4-H motto to "Make the Best Better".  It encourages growth and inspires our members to be lifelong learners.

The 4-H slogan is centered on hands-on, active experience, engagement and confidence growth. 


The 4-H Pledge

The 4-H pledge represents four key developmental components for youth—Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. It was created to guide young people in becoming responsible, contributing citizens. The Head (Clearer Thinking) commits members to problem-solving, reasoning, and making wise decisions. The Heart (Greater Loyalty) focuses on developing a good attitude, empathy, and kindness. The Hands (Larger Service) encourages practical skills, usefulness, and community service by actively helping others and doing physical or volunteer work. Finally, Health (Better Living) promotes physical well-being, healthy choices, a strong body, and a balanced lifestyle.


Dawson County 4-H Agent: Mrs. Ali Brehm

Mrs. Ali is a lifelong 4-H member starting in the fifth grade and continued as an adult volunteer leader. She is also an experienced elementary school teacher, having taught for six years. She is in our elementary school 5th grades monthly conducting educational classes. She will also present classes to our 6th grade students and will be part of the high school club meetings. She also has a 4-H club meeting for home schooled students. If you are interested in learning more about Dawson County 4-H, please give Mrs. Ali a call,  706-265-2442.


All youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to join the Dawson County 4-H Archery and BB teams.


Dawson County 4-H is inviting all interested youth in Archery and/or BB shooting who are currently in the 4th grade through high school to join. Practice has not yet begun so now is the best time to check it out. Call the 4-H office, 706-265-2442 for more information. 

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


Serenity Wasgett placed first in Archery Competition

Pictures of a few of our Dawson County 4-H Livestock Team


  • Emily Rawlston and her horse Kamilla
    Emily Rawlston and her horse Kamilla
  • Maknylee Peppers and her market barrow
    Maknylee Peppers and her market barrow
  • Jayda showed the Grand Champion Fleckvieh
    Jayda showed the Grand Champion Fleckvieh
  • Madelyn Tallant with her heifer
    Madelyn Tallant with her heifer
  • Issac Power with his beef show calf.
    Issac Power with his beef show calf.

Georgia 4-H Livestock 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 her dressage horse, Kamilla. They have been showing in the Georgia Dressage circuit this year, Makynlee Peppers and her prize market barrow, Jayda Peppers showing her Fleckvieh cow and Madelyn Tallant with her heifer.

Also, a congratulations to Isaac Power who placed 4th in 10th grade showmanship at the Georgia Young Cattlemen show. 

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 October 8th through October 18th, 2026. Shout out to our hard-working Livestock Club members! 

 


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4-H Contacts

For more information about Dawson County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Mrs. Ali by email at ali.brehm @uga.edu. She may also be reached by calling 706-265-2442.  The Extension Office email is uge1085@uga.edu.