Clayton County police launched Operation Safe Holidays this week. The safety program is designed to beef up patrol in unincorporated parts of the county to deter thefts, burglaries and other criminal activity. Targeted areas will have directed patrols, traffic enforcement and other crime-deterrent activities within various areas around the county.

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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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