Chairman responds to sheriff's claims of underfunding after Fulton County Jail walkout
"It is absolutely not a question of a lack of funding nor a lack of attention by the board of commissioners that's pure nonsense," Pitts said.
"It is absolutely not a question of a lack of funding nor a lack of attention by the board of commissioners that's pure nonsense," Pitts said.
Security contractor cuts ties with Fulton County jail citing non-payment; employees walk off job
Strategic Security Corporation (SSC) announced on Thursday that it has terminated all services with the Fulton County Jail due to what the company is calling a "breach of contract for non-payment of services."
Strategic Security Corporation (SSC) announced on Thursday that it has terminated all services with the Fulton County Jail due to what the company is calling a "breach of contract for non-payment of services."
Former nurse contractor, detention officer arrested in Fulton County jail contraband investigation
A former nurse contractor and a detention officer sergeant were arrested during an ongoing contraband investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Jail Investigations Unit.
A former nurse contractor and a detention officer sergeant were arrested during an ongoing contraband investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Jail Investigations Unit.
Fulton County Jail protesters want Sheriff Pat Labat to resign
A small group of protesters gathered outside the Fulton County Jail on Sunday, calling for Sheriff Pat Labat to step down after a number of jail contractors were recently arrested for smuggling $1 million worth of drugs into the facility.
A small group of protesters gathered outside the Fulton County Jail on Sunday, calling for Sheriff Pat Labat to step down after a number of jail contractors were recently arrested for smuggling $1 million worth of drugs into the facility.
Million-dollar Fulton County Jail contraband scheme bust
Officials have made numerous arrests and have taken out warrants for even more people involved in what the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says is a contraband and fraud investigation.
Officials have made numerous arrests and have taken out warrants for even more people involved in what the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says is a contraband and fraud investigation.
Georgia Senate report: 'Dysfunction' between agencies major cause of Fulton County Jail problems
More than two dozens inmates have died from acts of violence or after medical emergencies at the Fulton County Jail since 2022.
More than two dozens inmates have died from acts of violence or after medical emergencies at the Fulton County Jail since 2022.
Ex-Fulton County jail workers charged for giving inmates phones and cigarettes
Former Fulton County Jail security officers are now facing jail time themselves after being arrested for allegedly providing contraband to inmates.
Former Fulton County Jail security officers are now facing jail time themselves after being arrested for allegedly providing contraband to inmates.
Fulton jail records: Father charged with starving daughter stabbed in botched robbery
Another violent incident inside the Fulton County jail: Rodney McWeay, charged with starving his daughter, Treasure McWeay, to death, suffered stab wounds after allegedly trying to rob another inmate. The other man fought back, incident reports say, and McWeay now faces additional felony charges.
Another violent incident inside the Fulton County jail: Rodney McWeay, charged with starving his daughter, Treasure McWeay, to death, suffered stab wounds after allegedly trying to rob another inmate. The other man fought back, incident reports say, and McWeay now faces additional felony charges.
Family of inmate stabbed to death in Fulton County Jail suing sheriff, county, detention officer
Dino Walker was reportedly left stabbed and bleeding on the floor of the Fulton County Jail after a deputy left his post for about an hour.
Dino Walker was reportedly left stabbed and bleeding on the floor of the Fulton County Jail after a deputy left his post for about an hour.
Supreme Court ruling on homelessness worsens Fulton County Jail overcrowding, advocates say
Advocates for homeless people say a new law and a Supreme Court ruling are making overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail even worse.
Advocates for homeless people say a new law and a Supreme Court ruling are making overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail even worse.
Repairs continue at Fulton County Jail after carbon monoxide leaks
Officials are not sure how long the repairs will take after multiple carbon monoxide leaks in the kitchen of the Fulton County Jail.
Officials are not sure how long the repairs will take after multiple carbon monoxide leaks in the kitchen of the Fulton County Jail.
Employees hospitalized after 2nd day of carbon monoxide leaks at Fulton County Jail
Officials have shut the gas off at the Fulton County Jail after a second day of carbon monoxides leaks sent multiple employees to the hospital.
Officials have shut the gas off at the Fulton County Jail after a second day of carbon monoxides leaks sent multiple employees to the hospital.
Carbon monoxide leak shuts down kitchen at Fulton County jail, sickens employees
On Monday night, a carbon monoxide leak was discovered at the Fulton County Jail, leading to the shutdown of the kitchen by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, according to Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
On Monday night, a carbon monoxide leak was discovered at the Fulton County Jail, leading to the shutdown of the kitchen by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, according to Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
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 Jail deadly stabbing: Mother seeks justice, will file lawsuit
The mother of a Fulton County Jail inmate who was stabbed to death in April says she plans to file a lawsuit.
The mother of a Fulton County Jail inmate who was stabbed to death in April says she plans to file a lawsuit.
Fulton County sheriff sued by Alpharetta tech company for breach of contract
A tech company in Alpharetta is suing Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat for breach of contract, according to court documents.
A tech company in Alpharetta is suing Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat for breach of contract, according to court documents.
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.
Atlanta man sentenced for deadly shooting over water bottle sales territory
An Atlanta man will spend the next 30 years behind for a deadly 2020 shooting stemming from a territorial dispute over selling bottles of water.
An Atlanta man will spend the next 30 years behind for a deadly 2020 shooting stemming from a territorial dispute over selling bottles of water.