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Clayton Police launch Operation Safe Holidays

By Tammy Joyner
Dec 5, 2012

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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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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