A variety of community leaders turned out to celebrate the official installation of Communities in Schools of Henry County, an affiliate of the statewide dropout-prevention organization known as Communities in Schools (CIS).
Tuesdays Affirmation Breakfast, held at Eagles Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, featured guests who sought to inspire local leaders to mobilize their efforts to increase achievement and opportunity among at-risk youths.
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