Fulton County Jail

ACLU warns of deadly overcrowding at Fulton County Jail

February 3, 2026 2:42pm EST

ACLU report cites overcrowding and multiple deaths at Fulton County Jail.

Pipe repair failure leads to significant flooding at Fulton County jail

January 31, 2026 6:27pm EST

A pipe coupling that failed during a water leak repair at the Rice Street Jail in Fulton County led to over 70,000 gallons of water pouring through the facility on Saturday, officials said.

Fulton County Jail nurse arrested for smuggling in marijuana, American Deli food

January 16, 2026 11:13pm EST

A contract nurse was arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs, jewelry, and food into Fulton County Jail for payments.

Fulton County Jail staffing crisis: Sheriff Labat announces 19 new hires

January 16, 2026 9:55pm EST

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat onboarded 19 new staff members, the largest hiring group since he took office in 2021.

Fulton County Jail fire: Inmates allege empty extinguishers, failed response

December 17, 2025 6:01pm EST

Fulton County Jail inmates claim staff panicked and fire extinguishers were empty during a chaotic Friday night fire that sent nine people to the hospital.

Inmate-set fire at Fulton County Jail sending 9 to hospital, sheriff says

December 12, 2025 6:28pm EST

An inmate set a shower fire on the jail’s unrenovated seventh floor, triggering a major emergency response.

Fulton County Jail inmate attacked while watching loved one's candlelight vigil

December 4, 2025 10:24pm EST

An Atlanta family is concerned about the safety of their loved one who was jumped and stabbed at the Fulton County Jail.

Atlanta councilman backs sheriff’s call for new Fulton County Jail

October 20, 2025 6:30pm EDT

Four inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings at the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours.

Two inmates hospitalized after back-to-back stabbings at Fulton Jail

October 17, 2025 6:34pm EDT

Two inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings inside the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours.

Fulton County Jail 'beyond an emergency,' sheriff say

October 15, 2025 8:31pm EDT

Sheriff Patrick Labat says the Rice Street Jail’s conditions are “beyond an emergency" and need major staffing and resources.

Fulton deputy accused of aiding drone smuggling at Rice Street jail

October 9, 2025 5:58pm EDT

Deputy DeMarcus Tinsley was fired and charged in a Fulton County Jail contraband drone scheme.

Fulton County sheriff disputes halting unit assignments after jail attack

October 8, 2025 6:56pm EDT

Sheriff Patrick Labat reacts to report that he suspended all unit assignments and reassigned personnel to the troubled Rice Street Jail.

Fulton County detention officer stabbed by inmate, sources say

October 7, 2025 8:12pm EDT

A Fulton County detention officer was hospitalized after being stabbed by an inmate.

Fulton County Jail ignored warnings about inmate's mental health before attack, family says

October 3, 2025 6:45pm EDT

The family of the inmate charged in the recent attack at the Fulton County Jail says the judicial system has failed them as well.

Civil rights activist joins family's call for justice in Fulton County Jail assault case

October 2, 2025 5:11pm EDT

Tyriana Ledbetter, a mentally disabled inmate, critically injured in a brutal assault at Fulton County Jail.

Fulton County inmate charged for allegedly attacking another inmate

October 1, 2025 6:36pm EDT

An inmate at the Fulton County Jail has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with an incident that left a 20-year-old inmate on life support at Grady Memorial Hospital.

20-year-old inmate injured at Fulton County Jail amid federal oversight

September 29, 2025 8:38pm EDT

A 20-year-old woman is in the hospital after being injured during an incident last week at the troubled Rice Street Jail in Fulton County, officials confirmed.