Why Atlanta's $68M City Detention Center sale faces backlash
The Atlanta City Council approved the contentious $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County in a narrow 8-7 vote Monday.
The Atlanta City Council approved the contentious $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County in a narrow 8-7 vote Monday.
Why Atlanta just paused its $68M jail deal with Fulton County
Atlanta leaders delayed a vote on a $68 million jail deal with Fulton County to make legislative tweaks.
Atlanta leaders delayed a vote on a $68 million jail deal with Fulton County to make legislative tweaks.
Atlanta City Council: $68M jail sale passes committee
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved the $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County in a 4-2 vote.
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved the $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County in a 4-2 vote.
Here is why the $68M Atlanta jail deal created fireworks at City Hall
Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari slammed a proposed $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County, calling it a move toward mass incarceration.
Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari slammed a proposed $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County, calling it a move toward mass incarceration.
Atlanta accepts Fulton County $68M offer for city detention center
Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday that the City of Atlanta has accepted a $68 million offer from Fulton County to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center.
Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday that the City of Atlanta has accepted a $68 million offer from Fulton County to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center.
Fulton County is offering $56.5M for Atlanta's jail in letter
Fulton County officials offered $56.5 million on Monday to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center from Atlanta.
Fulton County officials offered $56.5 million on Monday to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center from Atlanta.
Fulton County sheriff hosts town hall on jail overcrowding
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat met face-to-face with community members Thursday evening to address the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the Fulton County Jail and outline what his administration is doing to resolve it.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat met face-to-face with community members Thursday evening to address the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the Fulton County Jail and outline what his administration is doing to resolve it.
Fulton County Jail: Sheriff seeks input on booking policy change
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat will host a public meeting this week to discuss whether some people charged with low-level misdemeanors should avoid booking into the county jail.
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat will host a public meeting this week to discuss whether some people charged with low-level misdemeanors should avoid booking into the county jail.
Security breach at Fulton jail highlights ongoing contraband problem
An unusual late-night security breach at the Fulton County Jail ended in an arrest after two smugglers tried to break into the facility to drop off illegal items for inmates.
An unusual late-night security breach at the Fulton County Jail ended in an arrest after two smugglers tried to break into the facility to drop off illegal items for inmates.
Fulton County Jail perimeter breached: 2 accused in slicing through fence
Two people tried to sneak into the Fulton County Jail property by slicing through a perimeter fence line.
Two people tried to sneak into the Fulton County Jail property by slicing through a perimeter fence line.
Fulton County Jail: Human rights group warns more inmates will die
Former inmates Connie Lott and Amber Tyer describe deplorable, dangerous conditions inside the Fulton County Jail.
Former inmates Connie Lott and Amber Tyer describe deplorable, dangerous conditions inside the Fulton County Jail.
Fulton County jail: Former inmates allege horrific, inhumane conditions
Fulton County jail conditions are under intense scrutiny after two former inmates spoke out about their experiences.
Fulton County jail conditions are under intense scrutiny after two former inmates spoke out about their experiences.
Fulton County jail misdemeanor policy: Sheriff blocks low-level bookings
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is changing its booking policy to block low-level misdemeanor offenders from entering the main jail facility.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is changing its booking policy to block low-level misdemeanor offenders from entering the main jail facility.
Fulton County Jail stopping misdemeanor intake over overcrowding
In a shift to curb overcrowding, the Fulton County Jail is locking its gates to the majority of misdemeanor offenders this summer, forcing local law enforcement to rewrite how they handle low-level crimes.
In a shift to curb overcrowding, the Fulton County Jail is locking its gates to the majority of misdemeanor offenders this summer, forcing local law enforcement to rewrite how they handle low-level crimes.
Former Fulton deputy accused of attacking handcuffed detainee
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Louis Brown III was arraigned Friday on federal charges after being accused of attacking a handcuffed detainee at the Fulton County Courthouse, authorities announced.
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Louis Brown III was arraigned Friday on federal charges after being accused of attacking a handcuffed detainee at the Fulton County Courthouse, authorities announced.
Sheriff Labat breaks silence on Rashaad Muhammad medical case
The Fulton County Sheriff calling for an independent state investigation after a former jail inmate lost his legs and fingers due to medical complications.
The Fulton County Sheriff calling for an independent state investigation after a former jail inmate lost his legs and fingers due to medical complications.
GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims
At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.
At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.
Attorney Ben Crump calls for new Fulton County Jail facility
Attorney Ben Crump and Rashaad Muhammad met with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat on Wednesday to discuss claims of medical neglect at the jail.
Attorney Ben Crump and Rashaad Muhammad met with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat on Wednesday to discuss claims of medical neglect at the jail.
Former Fulton County Jail inmate loses legs, fingers after alleged neglect
A former Fulton County Jail inmate claims he lost most of his fingers and both legs to sepsis after staffers refused to give him medicine.
A former Fulton County Jail inmate claims he lost most of his fingers and both legs to sepsis after staffers refused to give him medicine.
Fulton County approves $1.3B for new jail facility
Fulton County leaders approved $1.3 billion for a new special purpose jail facility and renovations to the current jail.
Fulton County leaders approved $1.3 billion for a new special purpose jail facility and renovations to the current jail.