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‘They just want to matter’: Swarming teens test community order

As “teen takeovers” highlight young people’s need for connection, one Georgia beach town shows how to keep peace, build community, and still have fun.

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‘They just want to matter’: Swarming teens test community orderAs “teen takeovers” highlight young people’s need for connection, one Georgia beach town shows how to keep peace, build community, and still have fun.
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