Family raises concerns over Fulton jail conditions; officials respond
Michael Bridges’ family says he was attacked by other inmates and covered in bed bug bites at the Fulton County Jail.
Fulton County Jail attack: Family claims officials lied to them
A metro Atlanta family said their loved one was attacked in the Fulton County jail over money and that officials lied to them about how bad the attack was.
Fulton County inmates injured in shakedown
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office performed a shakedown on inmates Thursday. Deputies said they found several pieces of contraband during the search.
Former Fulton County Jail sergeant indicted for using Taser on inmates, falsifying reports
A former Fulton County Jail sergeant was indicted on charges of using a Taser on compliant detainees and falsifying reports to cover up the incidents.
3 arrested in Fulton Jail smuggling attempt with burgers, phones, pot
Significant contraband was seized at Fulton County jail facilities, including cigarettes, marijuana, cell phones, and tools for smuggling.
Fulton County Jail faces renewed scrutiny after two inmate deaths in as many week
Two inmates, Shon Disola and Benjamin Pike, died in separate incidents at Fulton County Jail within two weeks.
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.
Chicken sandwiches, drugs, cellphones among Fulton County Jail contraband
Two men were busted for trying to fly drugs into the Fulton County Jail using a handy, dandy drone, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Atlanta City Council committee delays resolution on relocating Fulton County inmates
The Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee has voted to hold a resolution aimed at initiating an exit strategy for removing Fulton County inmates from the city jail.
18-year-old charged with stabbing Fulton County detention officer over a blanket
An 18-year-old has been identified as the Fulton County inmate who allegedly attacked a detention officer over the weekend.
Fulton County Jail detention officer assaulted Saturday
A Fulton County Jail detention officer was hospitalized Saturday after being assaulted, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Inmate convicted for stabbing deputy multiple times at Fulton County Jail
A man who stabbed a deputy multiple times while being processed into the Fulton County Jail will now spend decades behind bars.
Fulton County Jail reforms underway with DOJ-approved deal
A court-approved deal was reached between Fulton County and the DOJ to address violence and life-threatening conditions at the county jail.
Fulton County inmates graduate from life-changing fatherhood program
The Fatherhood Inc. program at Fulton County Jail focuses on teaching inmates essential parenting skills over a 10-week course. The latest graduating class of men tell FOX 5 Atlanta they feel equipped to get their lives back on track.
3 Fulton County Jail officers fired, charged with mistreatment of inmates
Three women have been fired from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office after being charged with mistreatment of inmates.
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
Another stabbing at Fulton County Jail reported by sheriff's office
Violence continues to be a serious issue at the Fulton County Jail, as another stabbing incident was reported last night.
Bill could force Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at city jail
Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.
Fulton County Jail inmate’s sister speaks out after brother reportedly extorted
The family of a Fulton County Jail inmate says their loved one is being extorted for money and was attacked by other inmates.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis pushes for jail funding ahead of budget deadline
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has issued a strong message to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners regarding jail conditions.