Cobb police reported an increase in thefts from cars in Northeast Cobb this month, recommending Cobb residents remove valuables and lock car doors at night. The monthly Cobb police email notification also noted that burglaries tend to increase during summer vacation season. The department suggests locking doors, windows and garages and not posting vacation plans or photos on social networks until after the trip.

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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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