February 2023
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Fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety and can range from slight nervousness to panic. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health 75% of people fear public speaking more than death. However, for many people, speaking regularly builds confidence and gets easier over time. Through Georgia 4-H, youth have…
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On February 8, 2023, the Georgia Capitol building turned shades of green as it welcomed more than 600 Georgia 4-H’ers, staff, and volunteers. While in Atlanta, 4-H’ers had the opportunity to learn about our state’s government, meet with Georgia legislators, and give thanks to supporters and donors from around the state.
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Flowers, candy, and cards are nice gifts to show someone we care, but they’re gone within a week. This Valentine’s Day, consider doing something that will give lasting peace-of-mind to a loved one: Complete the Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care. Available online, the Advance Directive for Health Care combines the living will and durable…
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Arbor Day is a national event of over 150 years’ standing. It originated in Nebraska in 1872, where pioneers arriving and settling in the treeless plains and prairies of Nebraska participated in an April event that resulted in the planting of over one million trees. Officially, Arbor Day is still in April each year, but…
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