The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will begin a 12-week Citizen Academy in January to teach community members about the law enforcement profession and to develop partnerships between the police and the public. Classes will be held 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday starting Jan. 27 at the Sheriff’s office at 155 Johnson Ave. in Fayetteville.

Topics will include field operations, crime scene processing, SWAT team operations, laser shot video simulation and jail operations. Space is limited; applications are at www.fayettesheriff.org and must be submitted by Jan. 5.

Contact Sgt. Mitch Howard at 770-716-4826 for details.

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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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