Arielle Jackson balloon release

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A balloon release in honor of Arielle Jackson was held outside the Dozier’s Early Learning Center in East Point on Dec. 30. Jackson was found dead after an apartment fire Nov. 23.

Sylear Jackson speaks at a balloon release in honor of her granddaughter Arielle Jackson that was held outside the Dozier’s Early Learning Center in East Point on Dec. 30. Arielle Jackson was found dead after an apartment fire Nov. 23.

Tanya Jackson speaks at a balloon release in honor of Arielle Jackson that was held outside the Dozier’s Early Learning Center in East Point on Dec. 30. Arielle Jackson was found dead after an apartment fire Nov. 23.

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Credit: Caroline Silva

A balloon release in honor of Arielle Jackson was held outside the Dozier’s Early Learning Center in East Point on Dec. 30. Jackson was found dead after an apartment fire Nov. 23.

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