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Club Closes, Kids Left in the Lurch | Macon News
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia is shutting down for 90 days—just before its Back 2 School Bash—due to severe financial and operational struggles, leaving about a thousand kids without afterschool support. Once thriving with a $2 million net income last year and a new $650K community center, the club’s sudden closure has families scrambling. Schools offer programs but at higher costs; parks have free options but no transportation. Meanwhile, mentorship groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters are overwhelmed with demand. This crisis underscores how vital—and fragile—community…
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