The University of Georgia Extension office in Liberty County added a new member to their team on July 1.

Erin Hendricks will be working as the new 4-H Youth Development Agent for Liberty County.

Prior to joining 4-H, Hendricks taught and coached for three years at Jasper County High School in Monticello, Ga. While there he pioneered the school's first Leadership Development course for young men. Before teaching, Hendricks interned with the East Knoxville Freedom School, a summer enrichment program designed to promote literacy for children ages 5-18. Hendricks enjoys pouring into young people and has mentored student-athletes during his time working in both the UGA and University of Tennessee Athletic programs.

The Liberty County 4-H program offers a variety of programs for youth in Liberty County.  If you are interested in learning more about the 4-H program, please contact the office at (912) 876-2133 or eringh@uga.edu.