Atlanta man sentenced for deadly shooting over water bottle sales territory

An Atlanta man will spend the next 30 years behind for a deadly 2020 shooting stemming from a territorial dispute over selling bottles of water.

Stabbing spree at Fulton County Jail raises security concerns

Four stabbings have happened at the Fulton County Jail in as many days, the sheriff’s office confirmed to FOX 5 on Monday.

Georgia Senate Subcommittee concludes hearings on Fulton County Jail

The Georgia Senate Subcommittee on the Fulton County Jail held its final public hearing Friday and will now begin compiling a list of recommendations following months of testimony.

Fulton County sheriff faces backlash over $200K sprinter van purchase

There are more questions and criticism regarding a $200,000 Sprinter van bought by Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labatt during the pandemic. 

Fulton County Jail contraband ring busted: 6 arrested, including detention officer

The sheriff told FOX 5’s Aungelique Proctor in an exclusive interview on Friday that he believes all six people were working together to smuggle the contraband into the Fulton County Jail.

Ex-Fulton County jailer fired over nudes, contraband and inappropriate costume

The vice chairman of the Fulton County Commission says enough is enough. Commissioner Bob Ellis, who represents District 2, says he has lost confidence in Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat following a series of deaths and problems at the Fulton County Jail. 

Judge rules on if the sheriff can move Fulton County Jail inmates out of state

A Fulton County judge says there was not enough evidence that moving inmates out of the Fulton County Jail to an out-of-state facility would cause harm to the inmates or their cases.

Fulton County Jail population is now decreasing, sheriff says

This comes after the Department of Justice opened an investigation into conditions at the Rice Street facility for months.