North Fulton residents who want to harvest rainwater for lawns and plants can get equipment and instructions Tuesday from the city of Alpharetta and Fulton County Water Services. The rain barrel workshop is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road.

For a cost of $35, participants will get a 55-gallon rain barrel, supplies and installation tips. Registration: 678-297-6200.

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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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