Fulton County allocates $1.3M to boost arts in underserved communities
Fulton County approved $1.3 million in arts funding to support 159 organizations and artists.
Fulton County's Robb Pitts champions fiscal restraint and healthcare investments
Robb Pitts remains focused on infrastructure and services, including a new hospital in South Fulton County.
Marvin Arrington Jr. announces bid for Fulton County Commission Chair
Marvin Arrington Jr. announced his candidacy for Fulton County Commission Chair, challenging incumbent Robb Pitts and fellow Commissioner Dana Barrett.
Fulton County Commissioners Barrett, Arrington bids to unseat Chairman Robb Pitts
District 3 Commissioner Dana Barrett and District 5 Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. are challenging longtime Commission Chairman Robb Pitts.
Fortner family demands accountability after son's murder inside Fulton County Jail
A family is taking legal action after their son was stabbed more than 20 times inside the Fulton County Jail in 2024.
Fulton County arts funding slashed: Advocated call for budget reconsideration
Commissioners say they are not issuing a harsh decision and would like to revisit the funding in months to come.
Dept. of Justice, Fulton County agree to work together to fix Fulton County Jail
A court-enforceable agreement has been reached to address unconstitutional and inhumane conditions at the Fulton County Jail, following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
Department of Justice Fulton County Jail investigation: Rights of inmates violated
They announced the disturbing results of that investigation at a press conference early Thursday afternoon.
Fulton County sheriff seeks $1.2M funding boost for deputy overtime
The Fulton County sheriff warned county commissioners that morale among his officers is already low and could worsen unless they reinstates overtime pay.
New mental health crisis center could help Fulton jail, hospital crowding
A new mental health crisis center will soon open in southwest Atlanta in hopes of taking the stress off jails and hospitals in the area.
Fulton County Housing Authority chair, vice chair ousted; all members to be replaced
Fulton County Commissioners appointed four new board members to replace the recently ousted members.
I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
Sheriff: Renovating Fulton County Jail like 'putting a band-aid on open-heart surgery'
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat says renovating the county jail is a bad move because it is putting a band-aid on the growing problem.
New $2B Fulton County Jail nixed, commissioners approve renovation plan
The Fulton County Jail will get an overhaul, not a completely new facility.
Growing coalition opposes $1.7B Fulton County Jail proposal, advocates for diversion programs
Opposition against the proposal to build a new Fulton County Jail is growing.
Fulton County considering sales tax increase to pay for $2B new jail
Fulton County commissioners are considering increasing sales tax countrywide to fund a $1.7 billion new jail facility.
Georgia senators debate law changes following allegations against DA Willis
Fulton County officials were in the hot seat Friday answering questions about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Fulton County Commission vice chair's flyer sparks controversy ahead of election
A campaign flyer featuring former Atlanta mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young has caused controversy.
Poll shows first look at key Fulton County races
This is the first poll released on many of these high-profile races in Fulton County.
Fulton County halts animal control services in Atlanta amid funding dispute
Fulton County Animal Control Services announced it will cease its operations within the city of Atlanta.