The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and firefighters will conduct live burn training exercises for rescue and firefighter

personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 8 a.m. to noon June 22.

The training exercise is part of an annual certification for airport rescue firefighters and will take place at the Atlanta Fire Training Center, 860 Lake Mirror Drive in College Park.

This announce is to advise the public that a training exercise will be taking place. As a result of this drill, heavy dark smoke may be visible from nearby roads and interstates. This smoke may prompt a concern from motorists and residents.

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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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