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.
New $2B Fulton County Jail nixed, commissioners approve renovation plan
The Fulton County Jail will get an overhaul, not a completely new facility.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fulton County Animal Control Services announced it will cease its operations within the city of Atlanta.
EEOC complaint signs against Fulton County Commissioner removed, chairman says
A judge ordered that a notice of the findings involving an EEOC complaint against Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall be posted in dozens of places county-wide. It appears many of those notices have since been taken down.
A judge ordered that a notice of the findings involving an EEOC complaint against Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall be posted in dozens of places county-wide. It appears many of those notices have since been taken down.
Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall's Budget slashed after $1 million judgement
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has voted to slash $200,000 out of Commissioner Natalie Hall’s budget.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has voted to slash $200,000 out of Commissioner Natalie Hall’s budget.
Fulton County cyberattack: Hacking group claims to have stolen confidential documents, personal data
Fulton County will not say what the hackers might have stolen personal data.
Fulton County will not say what the hackers might have stolen personal data.
Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall sexually discriminated against her former chief of staff, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Friday afternoon that Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall did sexually discriminate against her former chief of staff.
A federal judge ruled Friday afternoon that Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall did sexually discriminate against her former chief of staff.
Fulton County judicial showdown: 3 judges shifted from Magistrate to Superior court sparks controversy
There is a major shakeup in how the court system will operate in Fulton County.
There is a major shakeup in how the court system will operate in Fulton County.
Fulton County chief magistrate sparks controversy with bold clerk appointment
In an unprecedented move, the Fulton County chief magistrate judge has issued an order that she believes will allow her department to run more efficiently.
In an unprecedented move, the Fulton County chief magistrate judge has issued an order that she believes will allow her department to run more efficiently.
Fulton County leaders consider SPLOST to cover new $1.7B jail proposal
Fulton County commissioners are considering a nearly $2 billion proposal to build a new jail.
Fulton County commissioners are considering a nearly $2 billion proposal to build a new jail.
Ex-Fulton County jailer fired over nudes, contraband and inappropriate costume
The vice chairman of the Fulton County Commission says enough is enough. Commissioner Bob Ellis, who represents District 2, says he has lost confidence in Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat following a series of deaths and problems at the Fulton County Jail.
The vice chairman of the Fulton County Commission says enough is enough. Commissioner Bob Ellis, who represents District 2, says he has lost confidence in Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat following a series of deaths and problems at the Fulton County Jail.
Sheriff suggests refusing non-violent offenders be booked into Fulton County Jail
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat told the Fulton County Board of Commissioners that several detainees charged with misdemeanors have been held in jail longer than they would've been had they been sentenced by a judge.
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat told the Fulton County Board of Commissioners that several detainees charged with misdemeanors have been held in jail longer than they would've been had they been sentenced by a judge.
Fulton County commissioner publicly denounced amid sexual harassment complaint
The Fulton County Commissioners have voted to publicly denounce one of their own.
The Fulton County Commissioners have voted to publicly denounce one of their own.