Fulton County sheriff disputes halting unit assignments after jail attack

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

Fulton County inmate charged for allegedly attacking another inmate

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man who killed off-duty Fulton deputy claims deputy stalked, propositioned him

A man accused of killing an off-duty Fulton County Sheriff’s deputy took the stand Wednesday, claiming he acted in self-defense after the deputy stalked and propositioned him for sex.

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.