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.
Atlanta City Council to discuss removal of Fulton inmates from city jail
Atlanta City Council committee to discuss resolution calling for staged withdrawal of Fulton detainees from city jail.
Atlanta City Council committee to discuss resolution calling for staged withdrawal of Fulton detainees from city jail.
Fulton County Jail: Court-ordered report reveals severe staffing crisis
Federal monitor’s first report finds Fulton County Jail dangerously understaffed, with vacancy rates topping 70% on some shifts.
Federal monitor’s first report finds Fulton County Jail dangerously understaffed, with vacancy rates topping 70% on some shifts.
Fulton County Jail renovations: Sheriff Labat criticizes plan
Sheriff Patrick Labat called the plan “smoke and mirrors" that ignores urgent needs.
Sheriff Patrick Labat called the plan “smoke and mirrors" that ignores urgent needs.
Fulton County Jail floods same day as renovation vote
Just hours after the Fulton County Commission voted to approve a $1.1 billion renovation and addition to the Rice Street Jail, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said the jail is flooding.
Just hours after the Fulton County Commission voted to approve a $1.1 billion renovation and addition to the Rice Street Jail, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said the jail is flooding.
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 to weigh $1.1 billion jail overhaul
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider a $1.1 billion at its next meeting.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will consider a $1.1 billion at its next meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A court-approved deal was reached between Fulton County and the DOJ to address violence and life-threatening conditions at the county jail.