A new Gwinnett County animal task force will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the county Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center, 884 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville.

The group will develop strategies to increase adoptions, improve animal welfare and protect human safety. Its review will take about four months. For more information, visit www.gwinnettcounty.com.

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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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