At a called meeting Wednesday, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution regarding regional transportation funding, nearly a week after the measure was detoured by board bickering. The two-page resolution expresses the commission’s view that the state legislature, which is currently considering House Bill 170, “should re-evaluate transportation planning and funding philosophies.” The measure addresses gas tax revenue allocation, calls rail transit plans “boondoggle projects” and emphasizes local input on spending.

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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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