Jonah Griffin, a prior member of the Athens Mayor's Youth Commission, prepares to take a shot during a game of pool with Josh, a client of the Birdie Thornton Center in March 2017.

Jonah Griffin, a member of the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission, prepares to take a shot Wednesday during a game of pool with Josh, a client of the Birdie Thornton Center in Athens. The commission visited the center to learn more about what services are provided to its special-needs clients. The students toured the facility, played pool and air hockey and committed to a service project for the center. Facebook users can see a video of the trip by clicking here.