In the two minute call, the mother surprised her sons, Dallas and Brad Woodhouse, and pleaded with them to end the political arguing before they visit her at Christmas.  Dallas is a Republican and Brad is a Democrat.

“I’m hoping you’ll have some of this out of your system when you come here for Christmas. I would really like a peaceful Christmas,” Joy said.

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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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