Clayton County gymnastics coach fights to save program for Black boys

James Jones, owner of the James Jones Gymnastics Academy, says the gym’s lease is set to expire in less than a week, and zoning restrictions are keeping him from relocating. Jones opened the gym six years ago and has coached more than 500 children. Most of them were young Black men. Now, with an August 1 deadline looming, Jones is holding onto hope and leaning on his community.