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Rockdale cuts Boys & Girls Club contract from $125,000 to $100,000 after public comments
Summary
After hours of public comment and discussion, the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners approved a change order reducing the annual contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Rockdale County from $125,000 to $100,000 for 2025.
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners voted to reduce the county contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Rockdale County from $125,000 annually to $100,000 for the 2025 term, citing fiscal concerns and public feedback.
Supporters and users of the club urged commissioners to keep funding in some form. David Jernigan, president and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, described the program’s services for ages 6–18 and said the club can be “the place that was my second home.” Jernigan said local philanthropic support has declined and that “it takes the financial support of our local communities to keep our club doors open.”
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