The city of Dunwoody, in cooperation with Trees Atlanta, is hosting a Volunteer Day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Pernoshal Park, 4575 North Shallowford Road. Volunteers from around the community are needed to come and help plant trees around the park.

The city is sponsoring the tree planting to help beautify the community and provide shade and other important environmental benefits. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up by following the link below.

Information: www.dunwoodyga.gov; www.treesatlanta.org/event/tree-planting-projectdunwoody.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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