Kennesaw State University students will sleep outside on campus grounds this week to raise awareness on homeless issues. Participating students are charged with finding food and shelter while keeping up with their classes during a 42 hours Sleep Out. The weeklong event, ending with a candlelight vigil 8:30 p.m. Friday, is sponsored by the university’s CARE Center which helps homeless students.

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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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