The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department recently donated money from its confiscated drug account to the county’s rape crisis center.

The $10,000 gift will go toward programs that help the victims of rape and sexual assault. The center made several deep cuts to staff and programs due to budget challenges last fall.

More information: www.dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org.

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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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