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Known nationally for its Clovers and Company performing group, and Camping Program Georgia 4-H is funded by the University System Of Georgia .


COMPETITIONS

Georgia 4-H has many competitions to choose from these range from animal and consumer judging events to animal and talent exhibitions.


CAMPING


In 2004 Camp Fortson was officially opened to replace camp Truit-Fulton.


NOTABLE GEORGIA 4-HERS


  • Lee Berger , State 4-H President 1984, National Geographic Explorer and Paleoanthropologist. Winner of the 1st National Geographic Prize for Research and Exploration

  • Carol Buffard, actress, played the lead role in Junie B. Jones, the Musical

  • Bob Burton, CEO of Flowers Inc. Ballloons and burton + Burton, famous for the "greeting card balloon"

  • Maxine Burton, president of Flowers Inc. Ballloons and burton + Burton, famous for the "greeting card balloon"

  • Rosalyn Carter , former first lady and wife of President Jimmy Carter

  • James M. "Bucky" Cook, President of Heavenly Ham

  • Tommy Irvin, Former State Representative for Habersham County and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture

  • Otis O'neal, Extension Agent and founder of Ham and Eggs Show

  • Walter Reeves, The "Georgia Gardener" and host of the "Lawn and Garden Show with Walter Reeves"

  • Tom Rodgers, Head of Gerogia 4-H between 1978-1993 and recipient of the Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Wayne Shackelford, Georgia Commissioner of Transportation

  • Hershel Walker NFL running back 1986-1997,winner of the 1982 Heisman Trophy

  • Paul Wood, President of Georgia EMC

  • Nancy Grace , Hosts her own primetime legal analysis program “Nancy Grace” on CNN Headline News as well as “Closing Arguments” on Court TV



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