The McDonough Police Department is acquiring a pair of drones for use in emergency situations and at various city events.

The cost for the airborne equipment is $29,650 and they will be available to other city departments as well. The purchase was approved at the City Council’s April 4 meeting. Also approved was a $42,955 expenditure to expand the WiFi and microwave network in the Avalon Park area, and $87,500 for audio/video replacement of old analog sound and displays with new digital systems.

The council approved a $32,130 adjustment in video production work for the Polk interactive museum as well as a $16,650 initial cost and $12,000 annual subscription fee for new software to approve video streaming of meetings and agenda management.

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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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