Fulton County leaders make plan to address jail overcrowding, but the sheriff’s office is skeptical

Fulton County says they have a plan to reduce the number of inmates at the Fulton County Jail, but the sheriff’s office isn’t ...

New employees sworn in to help Fulton County Jail staffing issues

New employees with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office are ready to begin careers.
Yahoo

Fulton County Jail lobby open again, water remediation still in progress

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Fulton County Jail is still working to restore full operations after a water leak resulted in widespread flooding in the ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Human rights advocates support court-ordered cap on Fulton’s jail population

The report “Path to 1,000″ by the nonprofit Community Over Cages recommends a series of actions that would limit the population in the Rice Street facility to 1,000 inmates.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Staffing crisis may require cap on Fulton’s jail population, report says

Report: The staffing shortage `contributes to extreme violence and security violations, posing substantial risks to both residents and staff’ at the Fulton County Jail.
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'Significant progress': Fulton County gives update on jail improvements

In 2025, the county spent $12.8 million to improve security and staffing, update facilities and enhance detainee healthcare, ...
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Flooding reported at Fulton County Jail after pipes burst during winter weather

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The troubled Fulton County Jail is seeing more problems on Saturday after pipes burst inside the facility, according to officials. The Fulton County Sheriff’s ...