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Albany native brings educational experience to Dougherty County 4-Hers

By Alan Mauldin alan.mauldin@albanyherald.com,

3 days ago

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3KwXJA_0v6ozdav00 — From left, Dougherty County Extension Office Expanded Foods and Nutrition Agent Vanessa Washington, Dougherty County Commissioner Anthony Jones, and extension employees Jennifer Edwards and Vivek Bist spent some time together at the conclusion of a Monday commission meeting. Jones formerly held the position that Edwards has held since June. Staff Photo: Alan Mauldin

ALBANY – Nearly a quarter of a century after graduating from high school in Albany, Jennifer Edwards is coming full-circle, returning to her 4-H roots and bringing her years as an educator to the job.

Edwards, who graduated in 2000 from Monroe High School, took on the role as youth development agent in July with the Dougherty County Extension Office and is looking to inspire a future generation of students.

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