Fulton County Jail staffing crisis: Sheriff Labat announces 19 new hires
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat onboarded 19 new staff members, the largest hiring group since he took office in 2021.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat onboarded 19 new staff members, the largest hiring group since he took office in 2021.
Fulton County Jail fire: Inmates allege empty extinguishers, failed response
Fulton County Jail inmates claim staff panicked and fire extinguishers were empty during a chaotic Friday night fire that sent nine people to the hospital.
Fulton County Jail inmates claim staff panicked and fire extinguishers were empty during a chaotic Friday night fire that sent nine people to the hospital.
Inmate-set fire at Fulton County Jail sending 9 to hospital, sheriff says
An inmate set a shower fire on the jail’s unrenovated seventh floor, triggering a major emergency response.
An inmate set a shower fire on the jail’s unrenovated seventh floor, triggering a major emergency response.
Fulton County Jail inmate attacked while watching loved one's candlelight vigil
An Atlanta family is concerned about the safety of their loved one who was jumped and stabbed at the Fulton County Jail.
An Atlanta family is concerned about the safety of their loved one who was jumped and stabbed at the Fulton County Jail.
Atlanta councilman backs sheriff’s call for new Fulton County Jail
Four inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings at the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours.
Four inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings at the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours.
Two inmates hospitalized after back-to-back stabbings at Fulton Jail
Two inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings inside the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours.
Two inmates were hospitalized after separate stabbings inside the Fulton County Jail within 48 hours.
Fulton County Jail 'beyond an emergency,' sheriff say
Sheriff Patrick Labat says the Rice Street Jail’s conditions are “beyond an emergency" and need major staffing and resources.
Sheriff Patrick Labat says the Rice Street Jail’s conditions are “beyond an emergency" and need major staffing and resources.
Fulton deputy accused of aiding drone smuggling at Rice Street jail
Deputy DeMarcus Tinsley was fired and charged in a Fulton County Jail contraband drone scheme.
Deputy DeMarcus Tinsley was fired and charged in a Fulton County Jail contraband drone scheme.
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.
Sheriff Patrick Labat reacts to report that he suspended all unit assignments and reassigned personnel to the troubled Rice Street Jail.
Fulton County detention officer stabbed by inmate, sources say
A Fulton County detention officer was hospitalized after being stabbed by an inmate.
A Fulton County detention officer was hospitalized after being stabbed by an inmate.
Fulton County Jail ignored warnings about inmate's mental health before attack, family says
The family of the inmate charged in the recent attack at the Fulton County Jail says the judicial system has failed them as well.
The family of the inmate charged in the recent attack at the Fulton County Jail says the judicial system has failed them as well.
Civil rights activist joins family's call for justice in Fulton County Jail assault case
Tyriana Ledbetter, a mentally disabled inmate, critically injured in a brutal assault at Fulton County Jail.
Tyriana Ledbetter, a mentally disabled inmate, critically injured in a brutal assault at Fulton County 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.
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.
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 Jail reaccredited for inmate healthcare by nonprofit
The Fulton County Jail has regained accreditation for meeting nationally recognized standards in inmate healthcare.
The Fulton County Jail has regained accreditation for meeting nationally recognized standards in inmate healthcare.
Small fire reported at Fulton County Jail, 8 'patients' being treated
The Atlanta fire department responded to a report of a fire at Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning.
The Atlanta fire department responded to a report of a fire at Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning.
Atlanta City Councilman believes city will sign jail lease with Fulton County
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is sounding the alarm over what might happen if the city doesn't renew a lease with the county.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is sounding the alarm over what might happen if the city doesn't renew a lease with the county.
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.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved $8.8 million to increase staffing and cover double overtime at the Rice Street jail.
Atlanta City Council to discuss removal of Fulton inmates from city jail
Atlanta City Council committee to discuss resolution calling for staged withdrawal of Fulton detainees from city jail.
Atlanta City Council committee to discuss resolution calling for staged withdrawal of Fulton detainees from city 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.
Federal monitor’s first report finds Fulton County Jail dangerously understaffed, with vacancy rates topping 70% on some shifts.