Georgia Republicans advance bill to make Atlanta let the Fulton County sheriff use its jail
Republicans in a Georgia Senate committee have advanced a bill that would force the city of Atlanta to let the Fulton County sheriff use the city jail for no more than the cost of maintaining it.
Fulton County Jail inmate stabbed, taken to hospital, sheriff’s office says
An inmate at the Fulton County Jail was stabbed, according to a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. The stabbing happened Thursday night and the inmate was taken to the hospital. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has not said what led up to the stabbing,
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.
Can state lawmakers force Atlanta to let Fulton County take over the city jail?
Republican state lawmakers are considering a bill that would force the city to let the county takeover more space at its jail at minimal cost.
Fulton Co. Commission extends maintenance contract at county jail
On average, 1,600 corrective maintenance work requests are submitted and completed each month across all three (3) jail facilities," the county said.
Latest stabbing at Fulton County Jail renews concerns about jail safety
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a detainee stabbing at the Fulton County Jail. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According the sheri
Suspect arrested in early morning homicide in South Fulton
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — The South Fulton Police Department arrested a man in a shooting incident that occurred Saturday morning.
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Multi-car crash involving Fulton County sheriff's deputy slows traffic on Downtown Connector
A multi-vehicle crash on the Downtown Connector caused a significant backup of traffic late Tuesday afternoon.
Georgia Supreme Court hears case on use of jail phone calls in Alexis Crawford murder trial
Crawford was murdered in 2019, her former roommate and her roommate's boyfriend are charged in connection with her death.
Jailer to serve at least 15 years for bringing backpack of drugs to work at Fulton Jail
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said his office turned the Jadon Young case over to Fulton County District Attorney Fani ...
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Fulton County cuts arts and culture budget in half
Board of Commissioners approved a $1.4 billion budget, which included $1.3 million for arts and culture programs.