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.

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.

Teen arrested for smuggling contraband into Fulton County Jail Annex

A 19-year-old named De’harrius Toland was arrested for smuggling contraband into the Fulton County Jail Annex through a cell window.

Fulton County sheriff seeks court guidance on $20K surplus from tax sale

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat filed a petition seeking court guidance on distributing over $20,000 in excess funds from a 2024 tax sale.

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.

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.