Fulton County leaders react to FBI raid at election center near Atlanta
Fulton County commissioners and other representatives held a briefing outside the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center on Wednesday afternoon, where District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory said federal agents came to retrieve 700 boxes of records related to the 2020 election in Fulton County.
Fulton County commissioners and other representatives held a briefing outside the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center on Wednesday afternoon, where District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory said federal agents came to retrieve 700 boxes of records related to the 2020 election in Fulton County.
Fulton County to add $2.1M for homeless services in final 2026 budget vote
Fulton County commissioners are set to restore $2.1 million in homeless services funding during Wednesday's budget vote, supporting 230 new housing units.
Fulton County commissioners are set to restore $2.1 million in homeless services funding during Wednesday's budget vote, supporting 230 new housing units.
Fulton County braces for $15M taxpayer hit After Trump legal fee demand
President Donald Trump has demanded reimbursement of the $6.2 million he spent fighting the 2020 election case against him.
President Donald Trump has demanded reimbursement of the $6.2 million he spent fighting the 2020 election case against him.
Fulton commissioners push to restore $1M for veterans services
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Fulton County approves $8.8M for supplemental jail staff, overtime
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved $8.8 million to increase staffing and cover double overtime at the Rice Street jail.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved $8.8 million to increase staffing and cover double overtime at the Rice Street jail.
Fulton County Jail renovations: Commissioners approve $1.1B plan
A $1.1 billion capital improvement project to renovate the Fulton County Jail and add a new special-purpose building was approved by the Fulton County Commission.
A $1.1 billion capital improvement project to renovate the Fulton County Jail and add a new special-purpose building was approved by the Fulton County Commission.
Fulton County launches pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for employees
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for up to 100 county employees.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for up to 100 county employees.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.