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.
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.
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.
Ex-deputy urges court to dismiss impersonation charges, citing delays and retaliation
A former deputy, seeks dismissal of impersonation charges, citing delays and alleged personal retaliation from Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.