Youth Action Team in the News — Local Impact, National Momentum
The Youth Action Team (YAT) has been on fire this year — leading events, representing Newton County on statewide stages, and now… making headlines! We’re proud to share some exciting updates, including recent features in the Covington News, a powerful guest blog post from a YAT alum, and a summer full of leadership, service, and planning for what’s next.
📰 Featured in the Covington News
We’re honored to have two spotlights published recently:
These features highlight the powerful work YAT teens are doing both locally and nationally — and it’s only the beginning.
🖋 Guest Blog: Life After YAT — A CollegeYAT Perspective
Madison Forsythe, a former YAT member and current CollegeYAT leader at Oxford College of Emory University, reflects on her journey after graduating from Newton County Schools. Her story highlights how youth leadership experiences continue to influence her path in college and beyond.
Madison is part of our growing CollegeYAT network, which includes students from campuses like Oxford and Kennesaw State University, all continuing the mission of youth empowerment and advocacy in their own communities.
👉 Read Madison’s guest blog post »
🌟 Georgia Teen Institute & Summer Planning
This summer, several of our YAT members attended the Georgia Teen Institute, where they learned, networked, and built skills to bring back to Newton County. (Stay tuned for an upcoming article covering their full experience!)
Meanwhile, the team has stayed engaged with planning meetings, brainstorming new outreach ideas, and even helping out at the NCSO Back to School Bash.
📅 What’s Next?
We’re excited to see more of our community at upcoming events — and we’ve got a lot in store. Make sure to follow along for updates, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our youth leaders.
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