Want to help Clayton County’s homebound seniors enjoy their holiday? Make a donation to Project Harvest. Collections of nonperishable items run through Dec. 16. Donations can be made at the following locations: Frank Bailey Senior Center, 6213 Riverdale Road in Riverdale; J. Charley Griswell Senior Center, 2300 Hwy 138 SE in Jonesboro (inside the International Park) and the Clayton County Board of Commissioners Office, 112 Smith Street in Jonesboro. Details: contact the Aging Program at 770 603-4050.

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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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