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. 

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.

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.

Fulton County inmates graduate from life-changing fatherhood program

The Fatherhood Inc. program at Fulton County Jail focuses on teaching inmates essential parenting skills over a 10-week course. The latest graduating class of men tell FOX 5 Atlanta they feel equipped to get their lives back on track.

Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House

President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.

Another stabbing at Fulton County Jail reported by sheriff's office

Violence continues to be a serious issue at the Fulton County Jail, as another stabbing incident was reported last night.

Bill could force Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at city jail

Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.