Cobb County resident Arlisa Bradshaw has a passion for training young ladies. She is the co-director of Empowering Georgia’s Talented Youth Incorporated (EGTYI) and Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International of Georgia (HJTTI). Her passion has translated into success. She, along with Vickee Clark, has secured thousands of dollars in scholarship money, including 2-4 year scholarships, in the 6 years they have concentrated their efforts on our Georgia youth. They continue this tradition with on June 10, 2007 at the Atlanta History Center when they present their yearly program entitled Dream Girls. 

Kelley Young, Hal Jackson Talented Teen International Miss Georgia 2006 will be featured along with MaRah Williams, Empowering Georgia’s Talented Youth, Inc. Miss Talented Pre-Teen of Georgia 2006 as they crown their successors. The program will feature talented girls from all over Georgia as they compete in the areas of personality and achievement, poise and talent. This entertaining program will carry on a tradition started by radio legend Hal Jackson.

Hal Jackson is the first African American inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and is known for his work in making the King Holiday a reality. Hal Jackson Talented Teen International was born to showcase the talents of young ladies and provide opportunities for travel and to win scholarships. In this way, culture and higher education is promoted. We also aim to prevent pregnancy and form positive relationships with the girls we serve. The winner of HJTTI of Georgia will go on to enjoy week in New York filled with cultural events, workshops and of course competition. 

To learn more about the program visit www.talentedteens.org or contact the directors. Arlisa Bradshaw can be reached at 678-485-8337 and Vickee Clark can be reached at 404-312-0373. You may also e-mail us at talenedteenofga@aol.com. Be sure to plan to join us at The Atlanta History Center on June 10, 2007 at 2:00pm and see who will be your next Miss Talented Pre-Teen of Georgia and Hal Jackson Talented Teen International Miss Georgia.