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.

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. 

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 commissioner on trial for sexual harassment says it was 'consensual'

The commissioner took the stand Monday telling the court her former chief of staff, who's suing her for sexual harassment, initiated all the sexual encounters they had.

Fulton County commissioners reach settlement in death of inmate 'eaten alive by bedbugs'

Fulton County commissioners voted unanimously to award the family of Lashawn Thompson, a Fulton County inmate who was allegedly "eaten alive by bedbugs" in his jail cell, $4 million in his death.

Fulton County commissioner takes stand in sexual harassment complaint against her

A Fulton County commissioner pleaded the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times Wednesday when asked under oath if she planted tracking devices in her former chief of staff's cars.

Commission, sheriff exchange jabs over Fulton County Jail

The embattled Fulton Sheriff and county leaders intensified their sparring over jail conditions and how much money it may cost to take corrective action.

Fulton County to build a new police academy

Fulton County is making plans for a new public safety training center, but this is not Atlanta's controversial facility that critics have deemed “Cop City”. Fulton County leaders say the decision to create their own comes down to cost. 

Medical contract for Fulton County Jail extended despite multiple complaints

Despite multiple complaints and repeated coverage on the health services offered to inmates at the Fulton County Jail, commissioners unanimously voted to extend the current provider's contract.

Family of Fulton inmate who died covered in bed bugs ‘shocked’ after vote to keep jail medical provider

Michael Harper, the attorney representing Lashawn Thompson’s family, told FOX 5 they were shocked to learn of the commission’s decision Wednesday after county officials deemed the medical care provider negligible in Thompson’s death.

Commissioners approve $5.3 million in funds to improve conditions at Fulton County jail

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve $5.3 million in funding to help improve conditions at the jail. The funds will assist with medical care, sanitation, security, and more.

Fulton County Chief Magistrate Judge, County clerk clash publicly

The latest round in the ongoing feud between Chief Judge Kirk and Tina Robinson, who serves as clerk for both Fulton County Superior Court and Magistrate Court, played out at the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday.