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How the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Became the Birthplace of Youth Soccer in America
How the YMCA of Metro Atlanta Became the Birthplace of Youth Soccer in America Today, millions of children across the United States play soccer. They learn teamwork, build confidence, make friends, an
Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Sports Courts and Dedication Ceremony
Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA and Peach Bowl, Inc. Host Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for New Peach Bowl Sports Courts The organizations celebrate completion of multi-purpose sports cour
The Covington Race That’s Changed Lives for 25 Years
How It BeganFor 25 years, the Covington community has shown up for the Covington YMCA Cheerios Challenge, and for each other. The Covington Family YMCA is deeply rooted in local partnership, going bacFrom Summer Camp to Staff Meetings: Y Love Stories
A Summer Camp Bond Turns Into a Lifetime TogetherMolly and Baxter met at YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Burton in 1989, when summers were filled with mix tapes, handwritten notes tucked into mailboxes