Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta In the News
February 10, 2010
Below are several articles where Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta has been featured in the news:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Boys & Girls Clubs Teens to Get their Own Private Space: Article on new teen center initiatives for A. Worley Brown and Douglas County Club.
11Alive, WXIA: Digital Connectors Program Trains Teens for Future: A group of metro Atlanta teens are getting some much needed training for the jobs of tomorrow. Through a program hosted at a Boys and Girls Club in Decatur, teens are increasing their digital literacy.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Young professionals reach out to kids: Project in Social Circle among those drawing Club Blue volunteers: A feature on Club Blue, BGCMA's young professionals' society
Times-Georgian: Boys/Girls Clubs finish first year with much to celebrate
A quick recap of BGCMA's newest Club in Carroll County and their success from 2009
Cherokee Tribune: Growing Boys & Girls
The new leader of Cherokee County's Boys & Girls Club said she would like to see its young members become more active in the community.
Go! Air Tran In-Flight Magazine: Our Town - A Look Inside the Lives of Four Atlanta Locals
BGCMA President William Lampley was featured in August's issue as one of Atlanta's persons of interest.
11Alive News: Controlling Gangs Requires Strong Community Support
"We recognize the strong work of the Boys & Girls Clubs, the YMCA'S, and the recreation centers and synagogues all over the city," said Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
For more than 17,000 Atlanta youngsters that means quality programs at 30 Metro Atlanta Boys & Girls Clubs.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Sluggish Economy is Hurting our Kids
Opinion Piece by Scott Greene, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Brookhaven Reporter: Boys & Girls Club spreads message of success
The Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club works hard every day to build the self-esteem of children ages 6 to 18, but the leadership of the club on North Druid Hills Road and of its parent, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, took time June 24 to build the esteem of the club itself.
Atlanta Parent Magazine: It's 3 p.m. - Who is watching your kids? Exploring options in after-school care
The lazy days of summer are here, and children are heading to camp, relaxing on the beach or playing with friends. Kids are content, busy and, most importantly, have someone to watch over them. But what happens when the hustle and bustle of the school year returns, the children come home from school and you’re still at work?
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: United Way Funding Loss
The basketball courts, pools and study rooms of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta are feeling the region’s job losses.
The 30 clubs, serving 17,000 kids yearly, are trimming more than $2 million from a $17.7 million budget because of the loss of income from its endowment and dropping donations. Its largest loss is a $775,000 cut from the United Way of Metro Atlanta, which depends on pledges from area workers.
Douglas County Sentinel: Cuts won't affect local Boys & Girls Club
Recently announced budget cuts for the Boys & Girls (B&G) Clubs of Metro Atlanta will not affect the local club’s staff or operating hours, according to Steve Hord, executive director of the Douglas County club.
