McDONOUGH— Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta representatives have been eyeing Henry County to open a potential new location, and local officials are encouraging community members to get on board.
The group works to change the lives of school-aged children and teens “by providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment and programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve great futures,” said Michael Armstrong, vice president of Club Operations and Evaluation.
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