Commissioners Howell and Lucas recognized a group of students in the Next Level program

Macon, GA – According to the city officials, Next Level is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and families to exercise sound judgment regarding their education, health, and social and emotional well-being through youth services (afterschool and summer programming) and mental health programs.

Next Level is one of the 25 organizations who received funding through Macon Violence Prevention grants, officials said.

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