There is an old saying that goes, "If you can't run with the big dogs, just stay on the porch."
Staying on the porch doesn't seem to be such an offensive idea as it normally would be. Our community has been moving at a fevered pitch here recently to figure out some solutions for our new neighbors. The Next Step center, which opened this week, has started fledgling operations to try to help our families incorporate into the Henry County community with an eye toward long-term commitments.
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