Floyd County 4-H’ers Place 2nd at Georgia 4-H LifeSmarts Championship

For February 17, 2026, Release:

Floyd County 4-H brought home second place at the Varsity level of the Georgia LifeSmarts Championship. On February 16, teams competed at Rock Eagle 4-H Center and earned points by successfully fielding questions about relevant “Life” issues. This team will compete at the LifeSmarts National Championships in April.

LifeSmarts is a consumer education program that challenges teens in grades 6-8 for the Junior Varsity level and grades 9-12 for the Varsity level. The contest stages questions and scenarios about personal finance, health, safety, the environment, technology, workforce development, consumer rights, and consumer responsibilities.

The National Consumer League regulates the contest and partners with Georgia 4-H for the Georgia State Championship. Youth from across the state first competed online for a chance to advance to the in-person state finals.

The Floyd County LifeSmarts Varsity team members include: Abby Moon, Joe Rutledge (Captain), Tabitha Smith, and Finley Smith. Coaches include head coach, Phyllis Allee, Certified 4-H Volunteer and assistant coach, Abbie Salmon 4-H Agent.