Chattooga County 4-H Shotgun Team Sending 13 Shooters To State Competition

The Chattooga County 4-H Shotgun Team is celebrating a strong showing after a recent competition in Gordon County, with 13 local shooters advancing to the state competition.

According to the team, five juniors and eight seniors qualified for state, while Owen Hester earned a perfect score during the event. The Junior Team also captured second place honors, along with one of the Senior Teams.

Junior shooters advancing to state include Nathanael Reimer, RosaLee Hammond, Brayden Forman, Henry Housch, and John Reimer.

Senior team members advancing are Jonas Hardy, Genna Baker, Gabe Smith, Owen Hester, Jackson Montgomery, Brax Cook-Bevels, David Mangan, and Jaden Treadaway.

Team leaders praised the athletes for their hard work and dedication throughout the season as they prepare for state competition in the coming weeks.

Chattooga County 4-H Hosting Shotgun Fundraiser Event

The Chattooga County 4-H Shotgun Team is inviting the community to take part in a Modified Trap Fundraiser coming up on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the Old Landfill on Butler Dairy Road in Summerville.

Organizers say the fundraiser will feature a four-man team competition, with an entry fee of $100 per team. Participants will have the chance to compete for cash and various prizes, with concessions also available on site.

The event supports the Chattooga County 4-H Shotgun Team and its efforts to provide youth with opportunities for skill development, teamwork, and competitive shooting sports. For more information or to register, those interested can contact John Smith at 706-978-9182 or BJ Montgomery at 706-676-6710.