07/10/2026
We are having a great time at nation’s capital at the 2026 National FCCLA Leadership Conference! 🇺🇸❤️
Before anything else, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible local supporters. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our students made this experience possible. Every mile traveled, every meal shared, every museum visited, and every moment of leadership and competition happened because of the support of our amazing community. We are beyond grateful!
A special thank you to:
* Browns Electric
* Professional Insurance Agency
* Farm Bureau
* Ross Drug
* Screven Outdoors
* 5-Star Collision
* Possum Eddy Ace Hardware
So far our time at the conference has been filled with meaningful FCCLA moments and unforgettable leadership opportunities including:
❤️ The Georgia FCCLA State Meeting.
🎉 National FCCLA Opening Session alongside thousands of FCCLA members from across the country.
📌 Traded pins with members from across the United States.
🎤 Mrs. Corley had the privilege of serving as a National Assistant Lead Consultant, helping make the conference a success.
⭐ Adi competed in Job Interview
📚 Attended workshops and explored the expo, gaining valuable leadership skills and new ideas.
Beyond the conference, we have had the incredible opportunity to explore the rich history and landmarks that make Washington, D.C., including:
🇺🇸 Visiting the National Archives and stood in the presence of our nation’s founding documents.
🦖 Exploring the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
🏛️ Stopped by the White House for a photo opportunity
🕯️ Reflected on history at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
🎡 Enjoyed the America 250 State Fair, celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.
🐼 Explored the National Zoo.
🎨 Wandered through the National Portrait Gallery.
🇺🇸 Visited the Pentagon and the 9/11 Memorial.
✈️ Took in the breathtaking views from the Air Force Memorial.
🌇 Walked the National Mall as the monuments lit up the night sky.
🎭Explored the Donald J. Trump & John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center
🎖️ Paid our respects at Arlington National Cemetery.
🇺🇸 Explored the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
🏛️ Visited The People’s House for an incredible interactive White House experience.
Of course, no trip would be complete without enjoying some amazing meals along the way, including:
🍕 Experiencing iconic Washington, D.C. food, including the famous Jumbo Slice.
🥡 Enjoyed delicious Chinese food in Chinatown.
🔥 Dinner at Firebirds.
🥩 Dinner at Fogo de Chão.
🐔 Lunch at Raising Cane’s.
🌾 Dinner at Founding Farmers.
🍽️ Lunch in the courtyard at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center
🍔 Dinner at Yard House.
We can’t wait to see how Adi did in her STAR event later today!